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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-15
ON THE ASIATIC STATION.
Recent Changes of Officers Reported
by Admiral Watson.

Admiral Watson, commanding the Asiatic
station. has cabled the Navy Department
the following changes of officers on that
station:
Ensign D. w. Wurtsbaugh, from the
Yorktown to Yokohama Hospital for treat
ment; Naval Cadet z. H. Madison, from the
Yorktown to the Manila; Ensign o. S.
Knepper, from the Paragua to New Or
leans; Naval Cadet c. W. Cole. from the
Paraeua to Brooklyn; Lieutenant Com
mander j. A. Norris, from the command Of
Glacier and to Mare Island Hospital for
Glacier to Monterey; Lieut.. q. g. A. Alt
house. from the New Orleans to Paragua;
Naval Cadet w. T. Tarrant from the New
Orleans to Brooklyn; Lieutenant Com
mander NJ. Z. Hall. from the New Orleans
to command of Glacier: Naval Cadet I. J.
Horne, from the Brooklyn to Paragua; En-
sign a. w. Marshall, from the Brooklyn to
the Brooklyn to Yokohama Hospital for
treatment; Naval Cadet f. T. Evans from
the Nashville TO Monterey; Ensign j. H.
Holden. from the Monterey to Brooklyn;
Naval Cadet A. f. Yates, from the Oregon
to Pampanga; Lieut.. W. p Elliott, from
Naval Cadet C. Boone. from the Helena to
Monterey; Assistant Surgeaut d. G. Beebe,
from the Petrol to Port Isabella: Naval
Cadet E. r. Consten, from the Princeton
to Brooklyn; Naval Cadet J. S. Graham,
from the Marietta to Monterey; Naval
Cadet H. ]. Elson, from the Newark to
Petrol; Naval Cadet c. P. Nelson, from the
Manila to Brooklyn; Naval Cadet l.. A.
Gotten, from the Pampanga to Brooklyn;
Naval Cadet c. W. Forman, from the
Monterey to Mare Island Hospital for treat
ment; Lieut.. S. S. Wood, to duty on staff of
admiral
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-15
PRACTICAL FREE TRADE
Authoritative Statement on Relations of
Porto Rico and Spain.
Manuel Fernandez JuncOs, Ex-Minfs-
ter of Finance OF the Island, Cor
rect. Recent Statements.

The Porto Rican delegation in Washing
ton. which comprises Mr. George ]. Find
lay. Mr.. Henley Luce and Mr.. Manuel
Fernandez Junccs. of the chamber of COM
merce of Porto Rico; Mr.. Sanchez Morales
and Mr.. J. Ramon Latimer, representing
the republican party; Mr.. Tulie Larrinaga
and DR.. Azel Ames, representing the fed
eral party, and Mr.. Lucas Amadeo and Mr.
Enrique Gonzalez. representing the agri-
cultural interest, are hopeful of satisfac-
tory settlement of the questions regarding
the relations of the United States and the
Island. Mr. Juncos was the minister of
finance of Porto Rico when the Spanish
American war began. and was such during
the bombardment of San Juan de Porto
Rico. His attention was called this morn
ing to recent statements declaring that
Porto Rico did not enjoy greater tariff adj
yantages with Spain than any other coun-
try holding commercial intercourse with
her, and he was asked by q Star reporter
what truth there was In them.
The Facts In the Case.
Il am surprised at such erroneous state
ments.' said Mr.. Juncos. THE fact is
that Porto Rico had home rule govern
ment in which 1 held a position that per-
mits me to speak with absolute authority.
Porto Rico practically enjoyed free trade
with Spain. Only 10 per cent duties were
temporarily imposed on imports from Spain
to Porto Rico. and these would have ceased
to exist December 10, 1898, had war not
occurred. Indeed. when l was preparing.
as minister of finance. the budget for the
year 1899. l eliminated all consideration of
such duties with Spain and with Cuba also
in view of the fact that there would be
hone after the date mentioned.
The export duties were also temporary"
said Mr.. Juncos. in conclusion, land were
81 a hundred kilos on coffee, and % cents
hundred kilos on tobacco. There were
no export duties on coffee. It was fully
understood by everyone in Spain and Porto
Rico that absolute free trade between them
was only a matter of very brief time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-15
WILL CHALLENGE DE RoDAYs.
Count BOnf de Castellape Sailed for
France Today.

NEW YORK, February 1o.--Count and
Countess Boni de Castellane sailed today
on the French line steamer La Gascogne
for France. Both appeared to be in the best
of humor as they babe goodbye to the
friends who were at the steamship pier to
see them off.
Our trip over here" said the count. has
been most pleasant. In fact, 50 much have
We enjoyed our stay here that We extended
the time of our sailing. My wife and in
tend to visit the United States every year.
and We will probably be over again in the
autumn"
The count said that he and the countess
were satisfied with the status OF the lat
ter's estate. At first he said that he would
have nothing to say about his fight with
de Rodays. the editor of Figaro, but later
said: Il shall attend to the papers which
have slandered me when / arrive in Paris,
After my suit against the Figaro has been
settled l shall challenge de Rodays to
fight. l don't think he will, but if he does
not will break his bones. If he apologies
for the miserable way in which he SANDER
ed me l will be satisfied. but he must apol-
ogize.
George Gould. Edwin Gould and his wife.
Frank Gould and Miss Helen Gould We're
among those at the pier to see the count
and countess off.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-15

Sales-regular call, II o'clock n.-U. s. ss cou-
P1n s49 a. 1921 PotSmss FTe ns%rasee e
70 at 81 20 at 81 16 at slas, 20 at BIZ. 10 at
Sl at S ss S at AZ g It sl 70 a! si%
at 5414- Mergenthaler Linotype, at 1885,. Wash
inston Market, : at 70: After caIl.Gapital IrAe.
1895 '1''''' -'-'' ~
District of Columbia Bonds.-s.G5s. 1924, funding.
Miscellaneous Bonds-MetropoIItan Railroad Is.
~ bid, 12S asked. Columbia Railroad es. rs bid,
131 asked. Columbia Railroad I'd mort. 5s, 10 bid,
112 asked. Washington Gas Co. series A. 6s. 1l3
bid. Washington Gas Co. series B, IS. lib bid.
apeake and Potomac Telephone IS, 104 bid, l04ls
asked. Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone con. IS,
As 100 bid. Washington Market Co. LIST 6s, ia bid.
Washington Market Co imp Is. u bid Washing 1I
Association 5s 1o1 bid. American Graphcphone
deb. IS, 100 bid.
bid Metropolitan, 545 bid. $50 asked. Central.
1s3 bid Farmers and Mechanics. 2o5 bid, go ask
1856 bid. Capital $40 bid. West End, III bid, US
asked; Traders, Is hid, la0 asked Lincoln, 12s
Safe Deposit and Trust oompanies.--NatIonals Safe
Deposit and Trust, rs bid ~ asked. Washineton
curtty and Trust, 49, bid. Washington Safe De-
posit. Y bid. 50 asked.
40 bid Metropolitan. so bid Oorcoran, 50 bid.
Potomac, "A bid, 76 asked Arlington. $50 bid. l5S
ii bid. Columbia, 12l. bid. 1917 asked. Rigs. s
bid, So asked. Peoples 81 bid, 6Js asked COM
perciai bid asked Colonial, le1 hid, ala
asked.
Title Insurance stocks-Real Estate Title. So bid.
IS asked. Columbia Title, AZ bid, asked Wash
ipSton Title, 81 bid. District Title, 81 bid.
Railroad Stocks.-Capital Traction, 91& bid. 9lH
asked city and suburban, 25As bid Georgetown
and Tenleytown Is bid.
Gas stoeEs;.,Washinstou Gas, 81 bid, 5as asked.
Telephone Stocks.-Chesapeake and Potomac az
asked. Pennsylvania, IS bid, IS asked.
Miscellaneous Stocks.-Mergepthaler Linotype.
1891 bid, 199% asked. Lenston Monotype ID bid,
IA asked. American GrSphophone, IFS bid lin
asked American GraphofhoDe preferred, '1lts bid,
IL asked. Pneumatic Gun Carriage, y bid. q
Is bid
sEx. dividend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-15
THE COREY DIVORCE CASE.
Motion to Make Defendant Pay ALI
mOny Overruled.

Upon hearing today before Justice Bar
nard in Equity Court No g. on a motion
to require the defendant to pay alimony
and counsel fees pendente lite in the case
of Blanche c. Corey against Charles A.
Corey for maintenance and support, the
defendant today, through Attorneys Will
ton ]. Lambert and P H Marshall, pre-
scented his answer and affidavits in support
thereof in opposition to the motion.
By his answer the defendant admits tire
marriage. but says it was agreed that the
complainant should live with defendants
mother: that the complainant refused to
abide by this agreement, and after two
weeks left the home which ne had SO pro-
V1ded for her and returned to her parents.
Further answering the bill the defendant
denies that he ever ordered the complain
ant from their home or refused to support
her to the best of his ability and that he is
unable to afford another home for his wife.
1t Is also charged that for some time
prior to the marriage complainant was en-
ployed at good salary at the bureau of
engraving and printing; that she only alb
scented herself from her place during the
three weeks she was living with defendant,
and Immediately after leaving him re-
sumed her official duties, being, it is said.
stiH so employed. Justice Barnard over
ruled the complainant's motion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-15
Before Senate Military Committee.

The Senate committee on military affairs
has favorably reported the bill for the es-
Establishment of military post at Des
Moines. Iowa.
The committee authorized favorable re-
port on the House bill continuing the sus-
pension OF certain laws relating to quarter
masters supplies for the army until June
80. 1901.
The committee decided to report adverse
ly the bill introduced by Senator Turner
giving travel pay and communication of sub
sistence TO officers and soldiers Of the vol
unteer army who served in the Philippines
beyond the termination of the Spanish war
and were afterward transported to the
United States and mustered out in this
country. The committee was informed that
about 81 900 900 would be required to make
the payments provided or in this bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-15
ASK FOR THE BALLOTS.
Mary land legislature After Republic
can Ofice oIders in Prince l;eorKe's.

hepubi1-
can Oficeholders in Prince Georges.
Special Dispatch to The EyeRing Star.
STATE HOUSE. ANNAPOLIS, Md, Feb
ruary 1.-THE house of delegates today
directed the sergeant-at-arms to order the
clerk of the circuit court for Prince
Georges county to produce at Annapolis
the ballots cast at the last election in that
county so that a recount of the same may
be made in order 10 determine whether Mr..
George C. Merrick, republican, or Mr.. Darr,
democrat, was elected to the house of dele
gates. Mr.. Merrick now holding the seat.
1t is hoped by the Prince, Georges demo-
Gratis now at Annapolis that the recount
may prove that other democrats were elect
ed to county offices which are now held by
republicans
\ bill has been introduced to legislate
out OF office the republican commissioner
of Prince Georges county as well re-
publican officials which were elected in
several other counties. and should these
bills be passed they will practically nullify
the last election in several counties which
We're carried by the republicans and EN-
power the governor to appoint democratic
officials IN their places.
The senate committee on corporations to-
day made a favorable report on the bill to
reduce the price of gas in Baltimore city
to 81 per thousand feet There Is strong
lobby here against the bill. but the chances
al present favor its passage.
Mrs. Arthur P. German and two daugh-
tiers of Washington are the guests of Gov.
and Mrs Smith at the executive mansion
They will assist Mrs. Smith at her regular
Thursday reception this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-15

Of silver. Silver had been killed In 1906
1t was buried in 1898. and he did not be-
lieye a single member Of the minority hon.
estly desired 1t resurrected, There had
been an occasional eulogy of the departed
and an occasional rhetorical tear had been
dropped upon the grave, but the lamenta-
tons lacked the zeal of real sorrow. II re-
minded him of an epitaph he had read last
summer in Vermont over the grave of the
wife of a man who had enjoyed as little of
happiness and prosperity with her as the
democrats had enjoyed with free silver.
Here lies my wife.
All my tears cannot bring her back.
Therefore | weep.
tLaughter)
Continuing. Mr.. Boutell argued that the
one solemn duty of every American citizen
at the present stage of the insurrection i'm
the Philippines was to heartily and Loyalty
support the President. Whoever insulted
the flag of the United States must be pun
!shed Whoever would treat with the
United States must first respect her flag
Mr.. Boutell proceeded to argue the con-
sttuuonal rights of the United States TO
take and hold territory outside of the
United States He was given close atten-
ton and received round of applause when
he concluded.
Mr.. Underwood tAla.) followed with some
remarks in support of a resolution intro
duced by him TO repeal the fifteenth amend
ment to the Constitution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-15
Stocks Lapsed Into: Dullness After
the Morning Hour,
few COMMISSION HOUSE ORDERS
B. and o. and Pennsylvania Showed
Some Early Strength.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK. February 15-war ad,iee.
encouraged a better demand fer securities
In the London market this morning and
served to sustain prices on this side for a
Time. Professional trading made up the bulk
OF the local business, however. and the
price movement in most instances was in.
consequential
Baltimore and Ohio issues were opaned
up per cent by the clique Interested In
advancing them, and Union Pacific gained
traction from the same source
The demand for Pennsylvania. while con-
scfratlve in volume. was called good, and
the usual rumors of Increased dividends
We're heard. The points at which speciaI
developments were lacking suffered from
neglect Occasional buying for the short
account gave an appearance of strength In
certain shares. but even the demand for
this purpose was dilatory and disiuterested
Believers IN higher prices lack the neces
sary incentive to activity, and the opposite
account is kept within narrow limits be-
cause positive defects are few
The trading in American Sugar was said
TO be mainly in the interest of lower prices
and was again attributed TO the consolidate
ed exchange following. The price was sup
ported by the short interest once It was
depressed. however. and occasionally fears
OF forced covering movement curtaiIed
sales.
Pacific Mail was sold down on the de-
creastug prospects for a subsidy bill and
Third Avenue was weak under the an
nouncement that the banking interest in
charge OF the refinancing of the company
had retired from the negotiation.
This selling was a distinguishing fufu-
ence and was reflected at other points in
the market Commission houses had little
real business, and the room took advantage
of this fact to offer prices down.
During the afternoon the dulIness was
most pronounced, the stocks in which any
dealings were recorded selling off slightly
As tho time for the vote on the currency
bill drew near the market was clearly at
loss to determine its influence
There are many shrewd operators who in
cline to the opinion that the markst needs
something more than that to bring Ii into
more than temporary activity. Politics are
being brought to the front to some degree
but as whole the street is far from being
pessimistic No one ventures to predict the
source from which the desired relief will
come, but more active and higher market
is expected to come during the spring.
Money ruled abundant at pa per cent
and there are no indications of the banks
restraining an advance movement The
public is either occupied with commercial
enterprises or anticipates lower prices be-
fore the main movement sets in. There is
no scare, however. or else long stock would
come out in greater volume.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-15

Judge Plgsott had told Attorney General
Nolan. Pigsott, so far as he knew. had no
animation with DAILY.
Asked why he did not bring the matter to
the attention Of the public prosecutor, Judge
hunt replied that he was so Inundated he
did not care to disclose It; he preferred not
to.
Q. You preferred to allow the attempt to
perpetrate such a crime to go UNPUBLISHED?
A 1t would have been embarrassing to
me as a Judge.
Q. 1t was a contempt of court?
A l did not take notice of 1t.
Witness said Judge Pfggott felt the same
way about 1t. He had Immediately notified
his brother judges after the Interviews of
vember IA he had Immediately gone to the
court and notified the chief justice
@ Did you inform your associates that
II mad been serious propoSition?'
A. 1t never occurred to me that it could
nave been a. jocular interview until 1t was
50 suggested to me by Dr.. Tracey later"
q DIR Tracey alluded to no one?"
Q. DIR. Tracey asked only for justice?''
Justice"
At this point Senator Hoar created a
laugh by recalling the fact that Lord
Bacon said he only accepted brides to do
Justice. But that he added, was not
the view the house of commons took of it
Continuing. the witness said he under
stood that Dr. Tracey wanted a. dismissal
of the case.
But this was after the demurrer had
been overruled,' said Senator Faulkner.
How could the case then be dismissed?''
Inat occurred to me, but DR.. Tracey
was not a lawyer
Chairman Chandler suggested that this
line of metaphysical examination was do
ing the defense no good.
Mr. Campbell asked only one question
which brought out the fact that Justice
Hunt Is republican. as is also Chief JUS
tlce Brant1ey, who has been summoned to
appear before the committee
Justice Hunt was then excused, and the
committee adjourned until 7:30 pm.
Judge Coyne's Testimony.
Prior to Justice Hunts testimony, Mr.
Edward b. Coyne, Judge of the county
court OF Livingston county, New York
testlned concerning a conversation he had
IN New York city last October with Mark
Hewitt, witness for the prosecution in
TINS case. He said Mr.. Hewitt had spoke
or the Welcome disbarment case, and, in
response to an inquiry, had said that Well
come did not stand ghost of chance
and would be disbarred. He said that 1t
did not make any difference whether Well
come was guilty of the ofrense charged as
Daiy owned the court and the case was be-
ing conducted with a view to getting testi-
mony in the Clark case that was to come
before the United States Senate. The DAILY
people were. Mr.. Hewitt was represented to
nave said, determined to defeat Clark and
would not stop at anything to accomplish
the result. The witness also had expressed
the opinion that DAILY had put up the $780,
ooO used by Mr.. Whiteside In his exposure
On eross-examination, Mr.. Coyne said
that he had known Mr.. Welcome socially,
but before his examination was concluded
Judge Coyne was excused temporarily in
order to permit the justices of the Montana
supreme court to testify in order not to
detain them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-15
IN MEMORY OF THE NAMES Loss.
Services ut the Wreck in the Harbor
of Havana.

HAVANA, February 15.-The second an
nfversary of the day which the United
States battle ship Maine was destroyed in
this harpor was suitably observed here to-
day. The program was arranged some time
ago by Mrs. Rathbone, president of the
Ladies Maine Memorial Association. At 9
o'clock several hundred Americans boarded
launches and tugs and went to the wreck
Of the Maine, over which the United States
flag was flying at half mast. Every avail
able piece of wreckage above the water was
banked with laurels and from the search
light platform short prayers were offered
by DIR. MCGEE Of the Episcopal Church and
Father Jones of the Catholic Church.
AT the Church of MERGED the Municipality
arranged for imposing memorial services
which Were attended by Governor General
Wood, officers representing the depart
ments, the civil officials and the secretaries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-15
WANTS INSTRUCTIONS.
Collector Davis Refers to Question
Concerning Dog Licenses,

SOhcctOr DOt1S REFERS to 0ueNtiOn
Concerning Dog Licenses.
Mr.. E. G. Davis. the collector of taxes
has requested certain Instructions in the
matter of issuing dog licenses. Mr.. Davis
stated that it is the custom to charge ap-
plicants for such licenses for the full year
unless 1t Is shown that the dog for which
the license Is asked has been In the Dis
trict less than year. In such a case, he
explained. pro rata charge is made. The
custom of charging for the whole year
applies also to dogs purchased at the pound
upon the supposition that such dogs are
liable for the whole years tax
A question has been raised, said Mr.
Davis. as to the right or ACCESSIBILITY of the
District continuing this custom. contention
being made that the purchasers of dogs
at the pound only become liable for the
tax from the date of purchase, and that the
interests of the District would be better
served by making pro rata charge, as It
would doubtless result in an increase Of
revenues from this source
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-15
RAILWAY FLAGMAN KILLED.
Patrick Mcmahon Crashed Beneath
Freight Cars in Anacostia,

freight Cars In AnacOstia.
Patrick McMahon. white man thirty
nine years old, was this morning about Ii
O'Clock crushed beneath freight cars in the
Anacostia freight yard and instantly killed
He was employed q fagman at the yard
and just previous to his death was passing
to and fro between freight trains as they
were being made up. There were no eye
witnesses to the accident, but it is supposed
McMahon was climbing up ladder on a
car when he fell and was crushed by the
second portion of the train. The engineer
IN charge of yard engine No. 101. which
was drawing the train from which McMa-
non Is supposed to have fallen, was W. w.
Slye. "
The remains of the f1agman were con-
Veyed to the ,norgue and the coroner was
notified. McMat on resided at 1907 New
Jersey avenue southeast. A wife and three
children survive him.
Coroner Carr was notified of the accident.
He Will inquire into the affair this after
noon and may hold an inquest tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-15
HEARING GIVEN TO-DAY.
arguments of Counsel for New Trial
In Funk Case

Justice Cole, shortly after O'clock this
afternoon, granted hearing to Attorneys
D. w. Baker and Alexander Wolf in con-
nection with the motions for a new trial
and In arrest of judgment in the case or
Frank W. Funk, convicted of the murder of
William H. Brooks. Counsel presented ad-
ditional testimony in support of the mo-
lions. including affidavits of parties who
claim that they saw Funk in Washington
circle with a woman about the time the
crime was committed
1t Is expected the court will dispose OF
the matter late this afternoon In the
event the motions are overruled 1t will be
IN order for Justice Cole to impose the
death penalty on Funk and fix the day for
the execution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-15
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
follows:
White--Aifred ]. Anderson Of Baltimore,
Nd, and Florence E. Wynne of Braddock,
Pa; John A. Thompson and Mary B. Malt
by; Anton Bolts and Lille c. E. DAZZLE;
Martin Maffitt Of South Dover. N. Y. and
Stella Arnold Of Greencastle, Ind; Robert
I. CARRIER and Daisy l.. Pfoutz; Dugles
Nicely and Bessie Kinck. both of Long
deale. Va: Edward Reese and Emma l..
Dippie; Gilbert c. Tolson and Agnes r.
King.
Colored-John Smitch and Susanna
Brown; George r. Henson Of Arundel coun.
~, Va, and Emma Jones of this city: Louis
weaver and Nettie E. Fletcher; Solomon
Jackson and Ida Sehon; William pnnd,,
and Annie Mitchell; William H. Clark and
Rose F.. Neal. az"