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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03

Commercial Agent Greener at Vladiyo-
stock. in a recent Communication to the De-
partment of State, reports that by a recent
decree of the Russian government all for
eign merchandise coming into the ports at
the mouth of the Amur river. in eastern
Siberia and into the ports south of IT. "a
well as that coming overland from abroad
shall from January Lila. 1901, pay the duty
now levied in European Russia. An exemp-
ton is allowed on all Chinese products
brought by land across the boundary, with
the exception of teas and alcoholic LIQUORS.
The following articles also are to remain
free of duty: =
Cereals in grain. potatoes, beans, vegeta-
bies, fruits, Chinese nuts, bean oil, beef.
salt, cattle and the like; also building and
paving stones. clay. bricks, potter tubes,
coal, betting for machinery. metal sleeves,
sulphur. borax. cast iron. Iron, boilers. els
terms, dynamo-electrical apparatus, agrf-
cultural machines and the like; also car
bolic acid and all other apothecary drugs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
False Alarm.

There were two false alarms of fire turn.
ed In Saturday and the police are looking
for the violator Of the law. One alarm was
sounded before daybreak and the other
about 8 o'clock at night. The glass in the
box at LIST and 1 streets southeast was also
broken. but 1t is believed the miscreant
was frightened away by Policeman Payne
before he turned the key
A local alarm of fire was received from
the house OF DR.. L. M. Taylor. No. 1921 Massa-
chusetts avenue northwest, about IL O'Clock
this morning. No l engine company re-
sponded only to find that there was no oc-
casion for the summons. DR.. Taylor was
unable to account for the turning in of the
alarm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
WITHOUT REPRESENTATION
RAY STATES ORATOR FOR CENTEN-
NAL EXERCISES ILL OF FEVER.
Local Committee Fastening Arrange
ments-COnference Held Today
With Senator Frye.

A week from Wednesday the celebration
of the centennial of the removal of the seat
of government to the District will be cele-
brated The nearness of this date is evil
denced at the headquarters of the citizens
committee in charge of the arrangements.
1925 Pennsylvania avenue, where the quiet
of the working hours of the day Is now
broken by the hum Of conversation of WIS.,
itors and members Of the committee. The
callers at headquarters are increasing in
number, and Mr.. Cox and Mr.. Van Wickle
and the corps of clerks are, if possible,
buster than ever. The work of prepare
ton Is reaching a satisfactory state of COM
pleteness, and when, the 18th Of Decem-
Der, the program of celebration shall be
carried out, it Is believed 1t will be to the
satisfaction of all concerned.
1t is probable that the state of Massachu-
sets will not be represented among those
whose voices will be heard on this occa-
sion. A letter has been received from Mrs.
Wolcott, the wife of Ex-Governor WolcOtt,
in which she states that the illness Of
her husband has developed typhoid fever
symptoms, and that, therefore, 1t will be
useless to expect him to be in Washington
to deliver an address at the White House
on the development of the nation during
the century just closing. Unless some other
representative of the old bay state shall
take the place so Unexpectedly vacated,
that part of the program will have to be
omitted and Massachusetts,. whose distin-
guished son filled the presidential chair in
1900, will be unrepresented in the anniver-
sary celebration.
Conference Today.
A conference was held this afternoon by
representatives of the citizens committee
and of the two committees Of the House
and Senate with Senator Frye, the presi-
dent of the Senate, in regard to the joint
resolution providing for the exercises at the
Capitol.
The centennial medals will be shipped
from Philadelphia today and will be ready
for distribution tomorrow. They will be
given out to those holding receipts upon pre-
senting the latter at the desk on the first
floor of the headquarters building, 1225
Pennsylvania avenue, from II to o'clock.
Governors Frank Steunenberg of Idaho,
H. NJ Wells of Utah and ex-Gov. Lowndes
of Maryland have notified the committee
that they will attend the celebration.
A letter has been received from Gov. ].
Hoge Tyler of Virginia stating that he will
leave Richmond with his STAFF the evening
of the 18th instant, and that the 10th Regi-
ment Of Virginia will leave Richmond the
morning of the 18th instant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Cant. Reichmnnn Returns.

Captain Carl Reichmann Of the 18th In
fantry, who was detailed by the War De-
pa rtmenI to report ON the operations of the
Boer forces in the South African war. has
returned to Washington to prepare his re-
port and collate the information gathered.
During the month OF March he was with
General DeWet's army. For several sue
ceeding months, as he himself expresses IT.
he shifted for himself until after the fail
of Pretoria. and then he Joined he forces
under General Louis Botha, the Commanders
in-chief Ia the Transyaal republic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Proceedings for Injunction.

Oscar Thon, through Attorney d. w.
Classic this afternoon instituted proceed
ings for injunction against Michael Suttle.
1t is sought to restrain the defendant from
operating a business of selling fruits. can
Dies, cigars, nuts, soft drinks, etc, on NJ
street west OF 33d street, and also with in
terfering with premises 1916 NJ street. 1t is
alleged by the plaintiff that he was induced
to pay an exaggerated price for partner
ship int, rest, in the belief that he would
have no competition In the business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Marine Corn. orders.

Second Lieut. w. A. Pickering, to the
navy yard, New York, for instruction.
Second Lieut. G. Bishop. IT,, from the New
York navy yard to the receiving ship Yer
mont.
Col F. H. Harrington and Capts. E. R.
Iowndcs and A. s. McLemore have been
appointed members OF a marine examining
board to convene at the Mare Island navy
yard, California, on the 9Th instant. Sec
ond Lieut.. L. G. Miller has been detailed as
recorder Of the board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
THE CONFESSION OF FAITH
PRESBYTERIAN COMMITTEE ON RE.
VISION TO MEET IN THIS CITY.
Will Submit It's Findings to the Next
General Assembly in May, .
1901.

The revision committee Of the Presbyter-
ian Church will hold its first session at 8
o'clock tomorrow evening in the red par
ior OF the Ebbitt House, which will be head
quarters during the deliberations of the
body. The subsequent meetings will be
held at the New York Avenue PRESBYTERIAN
Church. The committee was appointed by
the last general assembly to ascertain the
probable desire Of the Presbyterian Church
on the subject Of the revision of the creed,
or, as 1t Is termed by the denomina ton, the
confession Of faith In order to ascertain
the sentiment on the all-important and
long discussed subject the committee for
mulated series of four questions asking
whether any revision was wanted; whether
a moderate revision was deemed advisable;
whether a supplemental creed was wished,
or whether an entirely new creed was IA
vorably regarded.
Duties of Present Sessions.
These questions were sent to each of the
presbyteries, over 200 in number. and
the meeting Of the committee Is for
the purpose Of examining the replies
and formulating statement In ac-
cordance Herewith to be submitted to
the next general assembly, which convenes
In Philadelphia the third Thursday of May,
1901. The discussion and settlement of
the question will be conducted at that time
The members Of the committee are as
follows: Rev. Charles A. Dickey, DID,, of
Philadelphia. moderator of the general
sembly, chairman; Rev. Herrick Johnson.
DID. Mccormick Theological Seminary,
Chicago: Rev. Samuel ]. Niccolls, DID,, st.
Louis; Rev. Daniel w. Fisher, DID,, presi-
dent of Hanover College, Indiana: Rev.
William McKibben, DID,, Cincinnati; Rev.
George B. Stewart, DID,. president of the
Theological Seminary. Auburn. N. Y: Rev.
Stephen w. Dana. ID, Philadelphia; Rev.
Samuel P. Sprecker. DID,, Cleveland; Rev.
Henry ]. Van Dyke, DID,, Princeton Uni
versity; ex-President Benjamin Harrison.
Justice Harlan, Daniel R. Noyes of st.
Paul, E. w. C. Humphrey Of Louisville.
William R. Grabbe of Iowa, John E. Par
sons of New York city and Elisha A. Fra
ser of Detroit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
WITH THE PRESIDENT.
,a.-. In The Senate and House
mined Mt the White House.

The President entertained at dinner Sat
urday evening Secretary Long ana senators
Frye, Aldrich. Elkins. Platt OF connecticut
Allison and Hanna. The analr was quite
informal and social. but in view OF the ap-
preaching session of Congress It permitted
a general discussion Of the legislative out
looE.
The President had as guests at dinner last
evening Secretary Root, Senator Fairbanks
Representatives Payne, Hull Cannon, Dali
zell and Grosvenor and Secretary Cortelyou.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Recital at f Street Baptist Church

A most enjoyable evening Is promised at
the E street Baptist Church tomorrow even
ing at O'Clock. when a recital will be
given, to be participated in by the follow
ing: Prof McFall, Miss Wade, Miss Ed
monston, Miss knight, Miss Brockett, Miss
Pearson and Miss Latimer Among the
features will be THE Wager" played by
Miss Snyder and Mr. Bright. taken from
Romeo and Juliet" and the Twentieth
Century BURGLARS" comedy sketch, by
Messrs. knight and Ellis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Conflictinw Te.ti~onx.

Judge kimball today in the Police Cou1t
partially heard the case of James Free
man of Lambs court. who was charged
with cutting William Brown twice with a
knife. The evidence was SO conflicting
that the court ordered a postponement of
the further hearing until tomorrow, and
directed that additional witnesses be sum-
moned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Chief Clerk Allen Returns.

Mr.. George NJ. Allen, chief clerk to the
first assistant postmaster general. has
turned to duty much improved In health.
Mr.. Allen suffered from an attack Of heart
disease some time ago, and few weeks
later had relapse, which nearly resulted
in his death. For the past fortnight he
has been recuperating in Indiana, spending
most of his time at his old home in Terre
Haute.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Grand Jury Report. Indictments.

The grand jury today reported indict-
ments as follows:
Harry F. Davis alias Harry Mcdowell.
false pretenses; Amos A. Sampson. false
pretenses; Michael OBrien. HOUSEKEEPING;
Harry Gillian and Pearl Leonard. larceny
from the person; George Davis. alias John
Grayson, assault 70 kill: John Dulaney.
forgery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03

DR.. O. A. Emmons, in his capacity as
secretary Of the Congress Heights Citizens
Association, this afternoon filed complaint
with the District health officer against the
keeping of certain hogs on Nicholas avenue
in alleged violation of section II OF the
health ordina nces 1t is explained that the
hogs are owned and herded by the Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03
Crown Catarrh Powder,

One pun clears head and throat for the day DC
williams oth & +; Af1eck's, 1429 Pa. ave-; Day's
18th P; Eastefday,s, G. 4 ". J. ave-: Edmonls 4
WHiiams'. Sd & Pa. ave.: Koss'. 7th & Fla. ave.
no7-m.WS-0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03

Ladies' Form-ftting Combination Suits. in
gray and white. The kind that but 2 4 ~
ton down the front. Special. ....... ~ Il "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-03

weight for winter wear. Full seamless,
SPECIAL E'se 's'e': heel and toe: 121zc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
STOCKS AND BONDS.

New York April 5.-The stock market
continued its active and extremely irreg-
ular character to-day. There was some
hesitation at the outset and proft-taking
was on a large scale during the early
hours of the day, but the aggressive
strength of some individual stocks, nota-
bly, Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio,
served to sustain prices in face of real
izing until the latter part OF the day.
The market then developed unmistable
symptoms of being overbought and the
pressure to sell in order to realize profits
BECAME urgent. The reaction in Penn
syl9ania and Baltimore and Ohio left
prices Without q sustaining prop, ana they
crumbled rapidly The Pacifics the
Changers and some OF the Southern Rail-
roads, were most strongly affected, but
the whole list fell easily and efforts to
support the market was apparently with
drawn for the time being. The selling
movement was allowed to spend itself be-
fore support was forthcoming. There was
a rally in the last fifteen minutes, but II
retrieved only a small part of the de-
cline. The operations in Pennsylvania
were on a similar scale to those of yes
terday. and carried the prices almost a
point over last years highest level
The very large selling orders which were
detected in tho stock aroused uneasiness
in spite or the upward movement I'm tho
price Baltimore ana Ohio was rushed
also up 10 Ml@ and proved una Die 10 hold
the advance which was unaccompanied by
any news Of further developments to ac-
count for the strength. The top-hcaviness
Of Pennsyvania and Baltimore and Ohio
decided the reactionary character of the
market on the announcement Of no divi-
dend on Baltimore ana Ohio common
stock. Wall street was full of rumors Of
further combinations already effected or
to come IN the trunk line territory. 4
rumor OF a combination OF the coalers was
persistent and raised the prices of those
stocks for time. but they yielded sharp
~ on denials Of the rumors. Various
minor roads IN New York Central terri
tory were affected IN the same way
There was a very general wiping out OF
gains OF this character IN the late reac-
ton The Hooking Valley stocks showed
notable strength on reports of large earn.
ings the common crossing forty and re-
tanning q net gain OF ~.
The general news and conditions con-
tinued favorable to values money work
ing easier and good assurance being Of
forded of a favorable bank statement.
Reports OF earnings. especially OF soft
coal roads were notably large. London
was "a seller OF stocks here with an effect
on sentiment out Of all proportion 10 The
volume Of the transaction. 4ne sensi-
tveness OF che market 70 this influence.
and the continued frmness OF sterling
exchange, while London buys stocks leads
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS.

Bacon-Market is steady: smoked clear
sides. sac; dry salted clear sides. Sc; bsl-
lies. sac: sugar-cured hang, 12A413Izc.
I.ard-Market firm; pure in tierces. TIC;
50-pound tins. Sc; compound, in tieroes,
&C. 50-pound tins. 67sc.
Cheese-Market firm: fancy full cream
cheese. 14c for 25-pound average.
Flour-Market steady; patent. S4.25:
straight 500, fancy, 1896; family. $40.
Corn--Marke. steady; white. Job lots,
COO: carload lots, $50; mixed corn, job lots,
&c. carload lots, 5Sc.
Oats-~No. mixed, carload, s6c. job lots.
S7G3sc; white. 39c, carload 4Oc, job lots;
white, clipped, ca to AZ Pounds). 3SGl42c.
Texas rust proof oats. Job lots, 4sc; car
load. dc.
Southern seed rye. $1.15.
Bran-Job lots. s5c; carload lots, 9Oc.
Hay-Market steady; Western, Job lots
s7lzc; carload lots. 92lzc; Eastern, none In
market.
high wine basis. si.2sls gallon.
Meal-Pearl, per barrel, S2.i5: per sack,
$.i5; city meal per sack. boiled. s110:
water ground. $l.l7ia. pearl grlst. Hud-
nuts, per barrel. $40; per sack, S1.25; sun
dry brands, 81 20 sack.
.Sugar-Equali,y Priccs--Savannah quo
tations: Cut LOAF 5.s5e: crushed. E-ss--
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
CnTTnN Futures.

New York April 5.-The cotton market
opened barely steady, 7 points higher 20
points lower The opening was a poor
response TO the English cables, which
showed an advance of las points. Local
~. there was an impression that the Eng
ush advance was the result of manipu
Ia ton. The fact that later cables modi
fed the early advance at Liverpool had
jas effect and our market soon became
irregular and at the lowest point OF the
session, showed net loss of Gd9 points.
II took a good deal of buying to keep
prices from breaking still more. But this
was furnished by parties. who for long
time, have been the leading supports of
the market. The buying of this character
was at times very heavy. Most Of the
room traders, however, preferred TO stand
aside and await the receipt Of more def
mite crop news. A part from the special
support given, the market had n weak
undertone as predictions pointed to heav-
Ter receipts at the ports and the interior
towns The close was barely steady M
a net decline OF 66tg points.
New York, April 5.-Cotton futures
opened steady and closed barely steady.
Prices az follows
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
THE MORNING NEWS,
Savannah, Ga.

buying tickets until the last moment
Mr.. Hfrsch has considerable reputation
among the theater treasurers of the ceun-
Try as he author cf a Sc of rules for the
guidance of ticket sellers. some of which
are as follows:
"You must be a mind reader"
Never assert your rights
"NVhen a lady stands an hour or two,'
selecting a scat. don't suggest to her to
bring her sewing and spend the afternoon,
as she might be offended.
"When a man comes up to the window
smo king a bad cigar ard blows the smoke
in your face, smile as If you liked it, and
ask him where you can buy the same
brand.
"When a person leaves a quarter, be
sure 10 call him back, for he Will come
back later and declare he left dollar.
Articles lost at the Opera House are
turned in at the box office, where they
are tagged and kept. ready to be delivered
to the one who can prove ownership. They
form a m st hete ogeneous collection. one
ason over one thousand keys were found
and N a clcset in the box Office there is
a stack of umbrellas on one side and
heap of rubbers on the other. a few sea-
sons ago a bracelet of diamonds and em-
eralds. certainly Of over $4,000 In value,
was found In one Of the boxes. The next
morning It was sent up 10 the house Of
the boxholder and promptly recognized.
The most curious part Of the incident was
that The bracelet had not been missed by
the lady who had worn Il. The first she
knew Of it's loss was its return. Among
the most remarkable finds have been
st Of false teeth a morphine fend's out
M. and two silk hats. How two men could
have deliberately walked out Of The opera
house Of a winters night without realiz-
ing that they were minus their hats is a
mystery Possibly the charms Of music
had turned their heads.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
FLGRIDfa

4, The seventeenth annual session OF the
Ioman's Christian Temperance Union Of
9rda began it's convcnuoa' in Gaines
! He Tuesday night at Kavanaugh Bap-
Church.
he Planters Manufacturing Company
Sanford is now shipping starch to New
rk, several carloads having gone for
lrd this week The company is building
lumber Of houses for employees.
Chipley Mrs. Howell Bowen was
ing her husband burn off some trash
grass Monday. Her dress caught fire,
J before her husband could put out the
she was so badly burned that she
a few hours later. MIR. Bowen burn
both his hands very badly while as
Ting his wife
ne work of dredging the ST. John s
4 yer at Orange Mills Flats, about ten
Hes below Palatka was commenced
Acneay by the contractor When com
'leted' the channel will be changed about
, mile toward the west shore and viii
.e lsO feet In width with an AVERAGE
1epth OF IA feet OF water
The work Of Improvement along the riv-
r front at Tampa st.ll continues. The
.e" warehouses and immense docks be-
erected there are now far enough al
'dNcea TO make a showing as TO mo mag
NUDE OF the work. Another large deal T.
pNhdlng for the sale OF an immense front
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
REDUCTION OF TAXATION.
EIaIf "a Will Cut OF the Amount
Charged in Florida.

n8FSed IN
Tallahassee. Fla. April 5.-The Cover
nor, controller and treasurer have been
examining the various appropriations
made by the Legislature of 1891 and esi
mating the income from the asse ssment Of
last year. to ascertain what reduction, if
any. could be made in the state AK levy,
after meeting all legis alive approp ia
lions, and providing d sufficient SUI plus to
meet the expenses of the next Lesisll-
ture.
AS a result, Gov. Boxham has, under
the authority vested in him by law, gwen
directions to have the state tax proper
reduced from three 10 two and a half
mills on the dollar, on the assessment of
1900
The payment by the present adminisira-
ton of $4,000 borrowed by the slate
about ten years ago, and the reduction of
the state tax TO two and a half mills, while
keeping the state on a cash basis, should
be gratifying to every patriotic citizen. l.
will be an argument in the app oaching
campaign that all Democrat viii appge-
ciate and Republicans and POpul IS will
feel the weight of. Florida Is surely o be
cougra tulated on her financial Tecord
Jacksonville has a new corporation, the
Southern Phosphate Mining Company,
with a capital of $4,000, to mine phosphate
to deal in real estate, naval sores AMI
timber operate sawmills, etc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1900-04-06
INSIDE THE BOX OFFICE.
3.425 Tickets for Each, Performance
of Grand Opera.
From Ainslee's Magazine.

of Grand Opera.
From Ainslee's Magazine.
The window of the box office of the
Metropolitan Opera House is a wee orr
fee compared with the size of the house.
but through it flows the elixir Of fe-tha
money OF the public 1t is believed that
the receipts of the New York season
alone this year will amount to S,2 .0,t00
If the public could get more than just a
pcep at the box Office it would learn a
number of interesting things. For each
performance 3.425 tickets are required, and
IL takes the box office staff two days to
SEPARATE the single sale from the sub
scription tickets for each week, so that
the latter shall not be sold in duplicate
All the tickets must be racked' by We'd
nesday night because the sale for
the next week begins on Thursday As
rule. a performance is not sold out until
the night itself. But Mr.. Max Hirsch who
presides over the box Office at the NJ tro-
politan Opera House, tells me he remem-
bers a Patti performance when the BOX
office opened at O'Clock in the morn
ing and the house was sold out by !
o'clock in the afternoon. The box office
window at the Metropolitan Opera House
drops with the curtain at night. There
are two sellers on duty during the week
and three on Sunday night. because
Sunday night concert aud ence is what is
known as a late audience 1t Duts Off