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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
COUNT LAUTREC ARRESTED
FRENCH NOBLEMAN IS CHARGED
WITH BOND FORGERIEs.
Canadian Detective. Have Him Appre-
hended at Auditorium Hotel
In Chicago.

CHICAGO. April 23.-It Is alleged that
the Count Lautrec, who was arrested here
yesterday under the name Of v. Castrand,
disposed of worthless Cuban bonds, receiv-
ing several hundred dollars in payment
from persons in Montreal The Canadian
authorities claim that Count Lautrec and
Castrand are the same person. This the
count denies.
Among the matter which the Auditorium
clerk handed to.-the court Just before his
arrest was an express package from the
Stockbridge Lithographing Company OF
Cincinnati. This package was opened by
the police and found to contain the follow
ing blank bonds, which varied in amount
from $50 to s1.oOo: Pike Building Company.
Cincinnati: village, Of Avondale, Ohio:
board of education, Oklahoma City, o. T.;
Odd Fellows Temple, Ironton. Ohio: Scom-
pania Minera, Lake Purisma, Annexas.
Saltillo. Mexico: village Of Hartwell. Ohio;
Black Diamond Coal and Cooking Company,
Columbus. Ohio; Sterling Coal and Coke
Company. F. A. Fay and Egan Company,
Cincinnati: Cincinnati Lebanon and North
ern Railroad Company; Stllman. Pierrie
of Wheeling. w. Va. Main street bridge
bonds: Cincinnati and Westwood Railroad
Company; village of Glendale. Ohio.
When asked; for explanation as to the
bonds the prisoner said he knew nothing
about them. never having ordered them,
and he again suggested that Castrand may
have been the. person for whom the ex-
press package was Intended
The Bank OF Nova Scotia has brought
suit in the superior court against Count
Toulouse de Lautree, who was arrested at
the Auditorium annex. yesterday charged
with having sold forged bonds In Canada.
for the recovery of $500 alleged to be due
the bank. Count de Lautrec is also named
in the papers filed as NJ. Castano. The
affidavit accompanying the summons states
that the defendant is indebted to the Bank
Of Nova Scotia in the sum Of $3.50. the
amount Of damages asked being customary
in such cases in excess of the actual debt.
An attachment was issued by the court
against Count de Lautrec and the Union
National Bank. where the defendant is
said to have a deposit.
MONTREAL, April 23-Regarding the
arrest in Chicago of Count de Coulose Lau-
tree. Chief Detective Carpenter says that
about two weeks ago a man, who repre-
sented himself to be a rich Cuban banker
of the name of N. Castano. reached Mon
treal. He presented his papers to the man.
ager Of local bank, who after a careful
examination was satisfied Of the mans
identity. The usual drafts were made out
and accepted on the account Of the Cuban
banker. 1t was not long before the local
bankers became convinced that they had
been imposed upon. They communicated
with several persons and finally with Chief
Carpenter with instructions to arrest the
After some time it was found that Castano
had left Instructions to have his mail for
warded to the Auditorium in Chicago.
Chief Carpenter would not give the name
of the bank at present or the amount of
the forgery,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
Stocks Opened Very Weak, but
Rally Followed Later.
BEARS COVERED AT 4 LOSS
Professional Crowd in Control of
the Market.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS


Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, April 23.-The nervous feel
ing which was so pronounced at the close
of last week was in evidence during the
opening hour this morning but not to the
extent that had been expected. The steel
stocks were given some support for a time,
mostly by the short interest. but the street
Is very skeptical of them even at the low
prices.
The selling Of the railway shares was
rather urgent during the morning hour,
but all offerings were well taken.
PENNSYLVANIA was sold in round amounts
by speculative holders and this selling had
depressing influence on the railroad list
In general. Baltimore and Ohio gave way
to renewed pressure and the Pacific shares
were weak under a lack of support from
the various cliaues. At the low prices the
demand was good and there was every evil
dence of determination to resist any alb
normal decline from the present level.
Conditions are not such as to warrant
any sudden, sustained upward movement.
but they are in sympathy with the efforts
to resist decline.
One week ago the idea of lower prices
was not considered except by a few ad-
venturous leaders in the Steel stocks, but
today rumors of gold shipments a loss of
cash to the banks and the entire gamut Of
pear arguments made a higher market i'm
possible.
Around the noon hour the pessimism of
the room had reached its height, but strong
interests came in as buyers. and instead Of
demoralizadon a sharp rally was recorded
In London the early decline was recov-
cred on assurances from leading bankers
that the decline was only temporary. The
Pacific shares gained full point from the
low level of the morning, and the steel
stocks rallied even more substantially. The
pool IN Missouri Pacific bought literally,
ana forced sellers to take back early sales
at az loss. The recovery was easily accom-
pushed In nearly every instance.
Inc Hoods in the south operated aeaIns,
me me properties in that section, the destr1Ic-
tion OF a bridge detracting Iiberally from RI.
price OF Louisville and Nashville.
as q whole the market has done ttt,e
eowaTo throwing off its professional cha ~
ac.er1stics. Such transactions as have
come TO light in the manipulation of the in.
T Il properties are not soon Forgotten
IN, ne Iupiic loss of confidence must fncres Sc
ene hardships of the holders of long stocks
anu anu VIII force patient waiting for a re-
turn OF record prices. Political Conventions
are are 100 close at hand to admit of anv In
utlIerence to passing developments OF a "a
vorabie sort, and If disappointment CON-
liiue the summer will not help prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
COLLISION on ELECTRIC ROAD.
Five Persons Badly Injured Near Mi
Clemens, Mich.

DETROIT, Mich. April 23.-An electric
passenger car on the Shore Line railroad
colided today south of Mt. Clemens with
some fiat cars which were being pushed by
a motor car. In the shock the passenger
motor was forced upon fat car. The fol-
lowing persons were injured:
Jesse Lawrence, motorman, hip injured
and face battered.
John Fleming, conductor face cut and leg
badly injured.
Fred Hewitt, face cut and bruised.
F. ]. Mcqueen of Mt. Clemens, hand
crushed and serious internal injuries
John Harrington. hurt about hips.
Two other Passengers were slightly In
jured. Motorman Lawrence stuck to his
post and succeeded in partially checking
the speed of the passenger car.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
Famine the Most Disastrous Ever
KnOwnLThefe.


CALCUTTA. April 2s.-The latest official
reports from the famine districts say that
the misery existing there is indescribable
and unparalleled and that the present relief
is quite inadequate. They add that the NOR
tally among the cattle is also SO severe that
the authorities are trying to adapt farm
Implements so that human power can re-
place that of bullocks. Such a drastic
measure has never before been necessary,
even In the greatest scarcity Of animals.
1t is also announced that the natives are
developing ugly feelings and are attacking
Europeans. A great crowd Friday murder
ously attacked a party of soldiers at Shah
pu the military center OF the northwest
provinces. The soldiers" were rescued with
difficulty in an unconscious condition.
BERLIN. April 23.-At a meeting of lead
ing financers and manufacturers today
under the presidency Of Dr.. Koch, president
of the Imperial Bank. it was decided to
raise fund for the relief Of the famine suf-
ferers in India, and those present subscribed
10000 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
Buildings for Labor,torta.

Mr. Gear has given notice In the Senate
OF an amendment he will propose to the
sundry civil appropriation bill appropriate
ing 100000 for buildings for laboratories
Tor the Department OF Agriculture. to be
located in the grounds of that department.
rms appropriation is to pay for all labor,
materials and all expenses connected Wit n
the erection and fitting up of these lahora-
tories. the buildings to be- fireproof. The
appropriation is made Immediately avail
able
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
Ex-President Harrison In Court.

Former President Harrison today appear
ed in the Supreme Court to request an ex-
tension of time in the preparation of the
papers In the certiorart case of O'Brien VS..
Wheelcck, involving the contention over the
construction of levee across the Sny Car
ter slough IN Adams county, Ill. The case
is said to represent interests amounting to
nearly 100000. The requested extension
of time was granted. Mr.. Harrison re-
manned in the court room only long enough
to prefer his request.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, April 23.-F1our dull; western ~.
per- e 15a$235; do. extra, s2.+OaS2 90; do family
S. 2Oa$3 so; winter do. So 65a$3.S5: spring Do
S. 75a$4; spring wheat straight, So. SABA 90; re-
Wheat weak; spot and April, 7oIaa7O4s; May, 7OsSa
7O7s; July. 12 asked; steamer No. 2 red 68a6sB :
receipts 8, los bushels; southern wheat by samnis
eaafl1a; do. grade, 67a71 Corn easier; spot and
April, 42Asa42e.; May. 4Sssa42Es; steamer mixed,
41ha4lK; receipts, 2b, S31 bushels; exports 24S
b72 bushels; southern white and yellow corn IA
Oats dull u, and easy No white. soIsasex; No 2
q; No. western, 5ta5s. Hay steady; IL. tim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
DIR. RENE Observation-Disclosures DEAD.
He Was Professor OF French at Uni
versity of Chicago.

CHICAGO, April 23.-Dr. Rene De Poyen-
Bellisle, professor Of French at the Uni
versity of Chicago, was found dead today
in his apartments at 2417 Michigan avenue.
Physicians who were called to examine the
body notified the coroner that they believed
the case to be one of suicide, as indica-
lions of poisoning were found
Prof. De Poyen was graduated from the
Elysee de Bordeaux in 1874. He was pri-
waite instructor in Portland, Me-, from 1881
to 1884, Instructor in French and history in
Philadelphia from 1888 to 1890 and fellow
at Johns Hopkins University in 1892 and
1909.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
FLOODS IN THE SOUTH.
Railways Reported to Have Suffered
Very SeHerely.


MOBILE. Ala, April 23-Flood reports
today showed increased damage In this
state. especially to railway property. The
Louisville and Nashville railroad. which has
heretofore been free from any damage and
has been hauling the freight and passengers
of the Illinois Central Northeastern and
Mobile and Ohio for the past six days. Is
now a sufferer also. The bridge over West
Pascougala river, four miles from Scranton,
was washed away last night by the high
water and the terrific pounding the founda-
ton has received from thousands of logs
washing against 1t.
Along the Mobile and Ohio railway great
damage has occurred. The waters have re-
ceded considerably, but nearly all the road
bed for twenty-five miles will have to be
rebuilt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

The House committee on appropriations
has received communication from the
Secretary of the Treasury recommending
that the bureau of weights and measures
shall hereafter be known as the national
is recommended for salaries; $3.50 600 for
construction of laboratory; So. 600 to
equip and 5000 for site for the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
The Painf WatYed.

The statement made elsewhere In The
Star to the effect that Attorney Talbot
of Montgomery county. Md. arrived here
today before the delivery to the deputy
sheriff of the young men arrested on the
charge of murder, is inaccurate. 1t was
at first intended by the chief of police to
await consultation with Attorney Talbot
before surrendering the prisoners, but this
point was finally waived, and the deputy
left with the young men In charge before
Mr.. Talbot reached the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

Consul Thackara at Havre reports to the
State Department that a new submarine
Geographic cable, s1.3 knots In length. has
been laid between Havre and Cuckmen.
near Beachy Head. England. by the steam
ship Britannia for the Anglo-American Tel
egraph Company. The land connections in
England and France will be completed in
short time. When the new cable is con-
nected with its London wire. use OF the
Brest cable will be discontinued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

Mr.. Mason today introduced in the Senate
the bill introduced in the House January Q
by Mr.. jenkins, authorizing the purchase
Of squares west of the Capitol grounds for
sites for buildings for the departments of
War. Treasury and Interior. as we'll as for
the District government. and providing that
the fence of the Botanical Garden be taken
down and ramie be cultivated there. The
bill as introduced in the House is amended
to provide for the opening OF an avenue
through the Mall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

ST. PETERSBURG. April 23.-The pa-
rers announce the departure for South
Africa Of body of aeronauts to organize
Q military balloon service for the Trans
yaal. They took the necessary balloons
and accessories with them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
"Boxer.r XIII Chinese Catholics.

TIEN-TSIN. April 23.-Members of the
Boxers" society Saturday massacred many
Chinese Catholics near Pao Ting Flu, in the
province Of Pc Chi Ii, southwest of TEN
Tsin.
The German gunboat Ilthis arrived at
Taku Saturday. The other foreign vessels
have left those waters -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
DROWNED IN PEARL RIVER.
Negro Family of Seven Persons Lost
Their Lives.

Their Lives.
JACKSON, Miss. April 23-John Horton.
a negro; his wife and five children were
drowned in the backwaters of Pearl river
while trying to escape from the flood. Their
cabin had been inundated by the high wa
tiers, and the family was endeavoring to
escape in a wagon, when the vehicle fell
through a broken bridge.
Pearl river Is now stationary, the heavy
rain last night having checked the falling
waters.
Railroad traffic is in bad condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
FOREST FIRES IN NORTHWEST.

Latest Reports Place the Losses at
About 100000.
WINNIPEG, Man, April 23.-Latest re-
ports from the scene Of the bush fires near
the Minnesota boundary line show that
there has been no loss of life. Several lun-
bering and tie camps were destroyed, but
both men and horses escaped The losses
to Winnipeg contractors in lumber and
wood destroyed will amount to about $780,
fO0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

Thornton to BE Launched May Is.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, April 23.-The torpedo
boat Thornton will be launched at the Trigg
ship yard here May Is. The relatives of
Admiral Thornton of Boston are expected.
The sponsor has not yet been named by the
Navy Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

Harry NJ Price has been appointed by the
District Commissioners a resident student
At the Washington Asylum. to take effect
May l. 1900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
Judge Bradley. Condi,ton Imn-o,,

Judge a. c. Bradley OF the DISTRICT su-
preme Court. who has been quite i'll at his
home on Q street, is slowly improving
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

oihy SlSas1S5a Grain trcirh,x .,.,,r. .,..... -.
i-N"t1ss'i per bisiei, 4isd Nav: Cork for orders
pr quarter. Is. april. -. ri MAY sugar and
che9>r hrn, unchanged. Rutter and eggs s,caaS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

Striking Miners Return to Work.
HUNTINGDON, Pa, April 23.-After be-
ing out on strike for nearly a month, owing
to the operators adopting the Altoona scale
of wages, the bituminous coal miners in
the East Broad Top region resumed work
this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23

William d. Gardner WAS today granted a
divorce from his wife. Adelaids L. Gardner,
on grounds of desertion. Justice Barnard
signed the decree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
FINANCIAL AND coMMERc..,
New York StocL n,

Furnished by W. B. Hibhs q 70 h,,
and brokers' 1419 F st. members New yorE
STOCK exchange. correspondents Messrs Ia.
oenDurg. Thalmann & Co. New YorLr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
THE SUMNER AT PORT SAID.
United States Transport En- Route to
Manila With Troops.

States transport Sumner has arrived here
The Sumner left New York March 81, and
Is bound for Manila. She carries 1873 en-
listed men, under command of Maj. Writ
Davis; sixty commissioned officers and
four nurses for the hospitals In Manila
There Is a large amount Of, money in the
strong box of the vessel for paying the
United States troops in the far east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
The MinOrity's Views.

The report was presented by Senator
Chandler for the entire committee. Com
trary to the usual custom 1t was not
Signed minority of the committee DID
not approve OF some of the features AS
stated In the Senate by Mr.. Pettus. these
views OF the minority will be submitted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
Approached the Bench.

The majority OF the committee express
the opinion that the transactions con-
Corning the judges OF the supreme court of
Montana need special consideration" and
after relating the circumstances connected
with this episode they remark: Upon the
foregoing uudtsputed facts and other facts
which are controverted. u majority of the
committee believe that Senator Clark $
agents. In their desperation on account of
the decision Of the court to take jurisiic-
tlon IN the Welcome case. attempted an
improper approach to the Judges of the
court and 10 Attorney General Nolan,
which fact cannot but have a certain in
huence In the consideration of the other
acts Of those agents in connection with the
senatorial election. A minority of the COM
mittee, however, believe that the transac-
tons were res inter allos acta and that
the evidence does not sufficiently bring
home To Senator Clark his agents any
Improper attempt TO influence the court or
the attorney general"
The MinOrfty's Views.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-23
AWFUL MISERY IN INDIA.

is address closed the morning session.
The suburban citizen., 1900-03-10

left hand he carries a bow and arrow
FIom his cap streams OF lightning
flow, SO bright that they dazzle the
wild animals. In his mouth be has a
whistle, which is used in the dance to
invoke the assistance of the Great
Spirit when the Indians have had bad
luck in hunting.
We-hun.de.dan is the goddess OF
war. She is always invoked when the
Indians go to battle. She is repre-.
sented with hoofs on her arms and as
many of these as she throws at the
feet of each warrior indicates the
number of scalps that will be returned
to the camp by the warrior. II the
party is to have poor luck, the god.
dess will throw to the ground as many
broken arrows as there will be warriors
wounded and killed.
One of the greatest and most rever.
enced gods is ah.koo-shkan-shkan,
who is invisible, but all prevailing.
He is in the spear and the tomahawk,
in boulders aud in the four winds. He
delights to see the warriors fall in bat.
tie. He is the most dreaded god Of
the Indians. He directs the move.
ments of the fox, raven, buzzard, vol
and other animals Of similar nature.
HAVE MANY GODS.
The Indians have as many gods and
goddesses as there are imaginative
minds in the tribe. Anything that is
out of the ordinary or that appeals to
the Imagination is a god,
Contrary to the opinion so gener-
ally held, the Black Hills were never
the home of the Indians. Influenced
by the eTer-present superstition. the
Indian tribes held in reverence the
pine-covered mountains and deep
canyons, believing them to be the
home of deities The early pioneers
in the Black Hills found evidence that
the indians frequently came to the
foothills for tepee poles and frewood,
but beyond an imaginary line the
tribes rarely ventured Itis not to be
wondered at, perhaps, that the Indians
fought so braYely to retain possession
Of the Black BILLS. To them the
country was as sacred as the white
mans heaven. The Indian battles in
the '70s around and in the Black Hills
we're battles OF nation against for
eign people, who sought to dothrone
and destroy a religion. Many OF the
Indians Of to-day, surrounded as they
are by the civilization of the whites,
still hold in reverence the lofty peaks
and the deep canyons of the "Pa- Ha
Sap-Pa."
The suburban citizen., 1900-03-10
Unexpected RspIy.

Here is a sample of the "breaks"
that dignifed, abnormally self-appre'
ciative men sometimes make when
they undertake to be facetious and
"talk down" to a younger generation.
A certain physician who has seen moro
than one family experience the stand
ard ailments through three genera
tions was recently called to attend u
woman who has employed him when
in need of a physician for the last
twenty-five years On this particular
visit he closed her mouth on clinical
thermometer and strolled around the
room while it was doing its work,
Stopping before n picture OF Rosa
Bonheur's donkey he remarked in II
would.be funny manner to the daugh'
tor of his patient, " 81 suppose this
is one of your friends" eyes, sir," "
came the reply straight from tho
shoulder, otis our family physician. "
Boston Transcript.
The suburban citizen., 1900-03-10
Pointed Paragraphs.

If you are in doubt about it, don't
do it,
In the worlds great drama the ocean
plays the principal role.
A sample room is dangerous when
too many samples are taken.
The man who has nothing to do but
clip coupons cuts quite figure.
Every man has been, is, or will bo
handsome in the eyes of some woman.
The opinions of child may be Of
no value, but they are at least honest.
A girl is invariably in love when
she refers to the twilight as the gloam-
ing.
The woman who paints her cheeks
and the man who dyes his whiskers
fool only one person.
A bachelor says that widows weep
not because OF the loss OF q husband,
but because Of the lack of one.
Probably no person living ever saw
picture of Cupid that looked as
though the little fellow had good COM
mon sense.
Figures may not lie; but when a
girl looks like 100 pounds and only
pulls the scales down at 116, there is
something wrong somewhere. Chi
cago News.
The suburban citizen., 1900-03-10
IncreduIoua as 40 Its ORIGIN.

A party was being shown over the
British Museum. In one Of the rooms
the keeper pointed out collection Of
antique vases, which had recently
been dug up at HercnIaneum.
Dug up, sr?" echoed one OF tue
party.
"Yes, sir.
"'What, ont Of the ground?"
"Undoubtedly."
''What, just as they now Rre?'
"Perhaps some little pains havo
been taken in cleaning them, but in
all other respects they were found
just as you see them"
The wise man turned to one Of his
companions, and with an incredulous
shake Of his head, whispered:
''He may say what he likes, but he
shall never persuade me that they dug
up ready made pots out Of the ground. "
-Pearson's Weekly.