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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
ERROR DISCOVERED,
displacement of a Word Chang
Terms of BILL

displacement of a Word Changes
Terms of Bill.
A curious mistake has been discovered in
the pending District appropriation bill, the
mistake having been made in the printing
or in the preparing for the printer of the
bill as 1t passed the Senate. The effect of
the error, If not corrected and If adopted
by the House, would be to increase the an
nual salary of the chief engineer of the fire
department from two to three thousand
dollars. AS the bill was reported to the
Senate and as the records show it was
passed by that body an amendment submit
ted by the Senate committee on appropria-
tons providing for three instead of two as
sistant chief engineers of the fire depart
ment was adopted, and 1t is stated that the
error in the bill printed for the House was
caused by inserting the word three" for
the word two where the last named word
occurs first in line 10, page 45, of the last
printed bill
No increase of the chief engineers salary
is said to have been asked by the District
ate committee on appropriations, and no
motion to that effect was made in the Sem
ate. On the contrary, the Commissioners
urged an increase of the number Of assist
ant chief engineers from two to three, and
as the bill was reported to the Senate it
contained such an amendment, which, it ap-
pears from the record of the proceedings
of the upper house of Congress, was adopt
ed. 1t is stated that the error will be
promptly corrected when the conference
committees proceed to consider the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
POSTAGE STAMP BOOKS.
Brisk Demand for the Convenient
Novelties on First Day of Sale.

Brisk Demand for the Convenient
Novelties on First Day of Sale.
If the experience at the post office In this
city can be taken as sample of the re-
ception throughout the country which will
be accorded the stamp books just issued
by the post office, the success of this ex-
pertinent is assured.
The books We're placed on sale this morn
ing at the main office and then at the
branch offices of the city post Office. and
this being the first opportunity offered to
the public to buy them the demand was
brisk. In fact, by noon practically the en-
tire number allotted to the office was ex-
hausted, and the city postmaster at once
filed an order for more. Only $50 books
fell to the share of the main Washington
office in the allotment of the first issue re-
ceived from the bureau of printing and en-
craving.
In addition there were 300 of the 25-cent
books which were sent to the principal sta
tons. The books containing As cents worth
of stamps were not SO much in demand as
the cheaper books containg "A cents worth
of stamps and sold for % cents. The nov
city of the books may have hal something
to do with the demand, but whatever the
explanation, there is no doubt that they
went off today in the traditional hot
cakes Sty!e,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
FINANCE AND TRADE
Prices of Stocks We're Steadier Under
Foreign Demand.
An UNSUCCESSFUL BEAR RAID
Public Paying Penalty for Buying
Industrial Stocks
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
NEW YORK, April Is.-Opening prices
this morning were generally steady. owing
to moderate demand from London and a
falling off in the volume of liquidating sales
Commission houses had some orders in tho
railroad group, and the room was inclined
TO cover portion OF its outstanding con-
tracts in the Steel stocks. Another link in
the manipulative campaign in the latter
Stock was disclosed by the American Steel
anu WIRE Companys announcement that
their plants would resume operations next
week HeNN
me industrial mania of last spriur re-
suited in the creation of two cisssos =,
STOCK. The preferred represented ahou, 81,
Oh Nalue the new concerns acquired Inv the
process of amalgamation Conno, s,ocr
IN equal amount was issued as a honus .,
be given away to subscribers or used On
lieu OF cash to defray the expenses of aoat-
ing the enterprises
Inc STOCK market is paying the penaltv
now for its too hasty valuation OF this
limitation article. Stock has been delivered
ha, .lie names OF prominent officials. who
nave taken advantage of the luII in trade
70 me- ke turn in the stock marker Sal
holders would feel more comfortahIo =,
me me oiIicials charged with the administ ra.
- NANiA pIopeIueS would
dcnleVe some distinction as such instead 80
making heeting reputation as maninrla-
eors OF prices in Wall street
Durlhs the periods of dullness which vera
frequent In today's market, renewed efrorts
70 uepress the steel stocks were a feature
Inside interests We're said to be suppIyinP
.he STOCK, but the room covered some ~
offering. pe'iou VI hoefdi
There is a considerable short interest I'm
.he railroads., and 1t was expected that a
Geternlned drive would be made in thar
ueparlnent In the hope of establishing a
prolltaole covering level. Some such al
tempt was made later in the day hun only
Win fractional results. The volume or
BUSINESS fell off very noticeably after tba
noon hour. the entire market dra
without DEFINITE purpose
81 ne local traction shares declined for q
time under professional selling. hut tbera
was nothing worthy of credence offered In
explanation of the decline. In a few issues
poor support was noticed, but there was
hoihing aggressive in the buying. The stasI
EPISODE Is working against an Increased
puouc demand and some really nosItf,,s
news VIII be necessary to give the nsrl,at
character and to invite renewed intsrast
from outside. Meanwhile there is notbtnO-
put traders market in Immediate nros9
pect p'oS-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
THE VICE PRESIDENCY
REASONS WHY LIEUT.. GOV. WOOD
RUFF. WAS NOT IADORsED.
The Selection OF a Man is Still Under
q Calm and Careful Consideration
by Party Leaders.

The failure of the New York state conven-
ton to jndorsc Lieut.. Gov. Woodruff as
New Yorks candidate for the vice presi-
dency is in accordance with what was ex-
pected. 1t has been known here from the
hrst that Mr.. Hanna takes no stock in
Wocdrun as a running mate for Mckinley,
and that Mr. Platt did not intend that the
New York convention should indorse Wood
DUN. If 1t is finally decided that the vice
presidency shall go to New York. some
otEer man than Woodruff will be presented
by the state. If it is decided that the nomi
nation shall go elsewhere, which is likely to
be the case, Woodruff's name may be pre-
seEted to the convention by Mr.. Plat as
an empty compliment.
In connection with the suggestion of a
man from Bryan's section of the country
for place on the ticket with Mckinley, the
name OF Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn of
Nebraska Is mentioned. 1t is suggested
that Meiklejohn besides being a man of
ability has made an admirable record in the
war Department, is popular especially in
his own state, which he might carry against
Bryan. and is altogether a very likely can
didate II man from that section Of the
country Is to be chosen.
Position of Politicians.
While 1T Is not confessed that either the
President or Mr.. Hanna have any desire to
NiS'eheo tic VI VICE
few politicians have any doubt that they
will have the final say, and that though any
one of half dozen or more men might be
acceptable to them. no name which has not
their approval will be seriously considered
In the convention. 1t is said that the Pres
ident rather takes to the idea of having a
war hero on the ticket with him. but this
does not mean that Roosevelt is partic-
ularly wanted, even if he were willing to
take the nomination In whatever Is done
In the matter, however, the wishes of rep
resentatives of the great business interests
OF the country will be considered. In this
connection the name of Senator Elkins is
constantly REQUIRED to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18

the Senate committee on military affairs
made in response to a resolution of the
Senate adopted last December. directing
the committee to report upon the part
taken by the army in the exploration of
Alaska The report Is an exhaustive pre-
military explorations which have been
made of Alaska since the acquisition Of
that territory. 1t begins with an account
of the expedition of 1869 and includes all
made since
Collection of Abandoned Property.
An effort was made by Mr.. Money
(Miss) and several of his democratic col
leagues to obtain consideration for the bill
to revive and amend an act 10 provide for
the collection of abandoned property and
the prevention of frauds in insurrectionary
districts within the United States and acts
amendatory thereof.
The effort led to a long discussion as to
the effect present consideration of the
measure would have upon the Quay case
and the unanimous consent that now OBJ
tainS with respect to that case. 1t was
developed that strong opposition to the
bill existed in the Senate, Mr.. Hale (Me),
Mr.. Chandler On. HI. Mr.. Warren CWyo)
and others indicating that the measure
must be fully discussed.
Mr.. Hale declared that the bill, II passed,
would subject the United States treasury to
drain of probably $50 000,00lA He would
therefore strenuously oppose it's passage.
Mr.. Money challenged Mr.. Hale's state
ment, saying that the bill would take no
such amount from the treasury; that 1t in
vclved only $5,OOO.0OO. and that a trust
fund, for which the measure provided. was
means of distribution to its proper owners.
Mr.. Teller (Col.), as a friend of the bill.
urged Mr.. Money not at this time to press
the measure, as some further information
was needed by the Senate before it acted
upon the bill. The bill needed amendment
he said, but he thought it would be passed
without serious delay when understood by
the Senate.
Mr.. Money then gave notice that he would
call up the bill next Wednesday.
The Alaska Bill.
The Senate then resumed considerable of
the Alaskan civil code bill, Mr.. Stewart
addressing the Senate on the pending Hans
brough amendment in opposition to any
change in the mining laws of the United
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
FAILURE TO OBTAIN A JURY.
Slow Progress in the Trial of NcUIu
for Murder

The work Of securing a Jury to try the
case OF Charles L. McUin, charged with the
murder Of Robert E. Turner. December Is
last. was continued this morning in Crimi-
nal Court No. 1. Justice Clabaugh presid-
ing. The defendant was placed on trial
yesterday.
Twenty-Five talesmen were examined this
morning, and when court adjourned Mt
noon for the day, there were again eleven
men in the box. The defense has exer-
cised nine of its twenty peremptory chal-
ienges, while the United States has awaited
cution. H'e
Many of the jurymen summoned were ex-
cCsed on the ground that they had expressed
themselves on the case. or had conscien-
9ous scruples against capital punishment
some OF those questioned declared thew
were unquaiitiedly in favor of hanging in
cases OF murder. and that self-defense was
mind. =" ''eii
Justice Clabaugh ordered that a name, NJ
forty Jurymen be drawn for tomorrow AND
1t is believed the Jury will be then COM
pleted. No'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
FIRE IN MATTRESS FACTORY
Thirty Girls Escape without Injury
or Being Stampeded.

NEW YORK. April 1s.-Fire today caused
loss Of about $4,000 in the big mattress
and iron bed factory Of Charles H Rogers
& Co.. at 161, 1873 and 1865 West 18th street
The fire was discovered in the cellar near
the engine room in No. 163. The engineer
and boy employee. Charles Scales, discov-
cred the blaze. The self-possessed boy ran
up to the third floor at once. where there
were thirty girls at work under the super
vision of Lou Kopins. whom he told of the
fire. Kopins then said to the girls: Girls.
the place Is afire. Be nice and quiet and
sef-possessed and go out"
The girls were Hurried. but there was no
panic. and. led by Kopins. they descended
the stairs to the street. arriving safely
There were eighty men throughout the
building who heard the cries of alarm and
they ran out.
between 10000 and $4,000. The loss to
the building was about $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
PROBING FOR THE FACTS.
Inquest to Be Held Over Body of
AlOysius johnson.

AlOysius johnson.
Coroner Carr visited the Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital yesterday afternoon and
viewed the body of Aloysius Johnson, the
young man who was fatally injured at
Cabin John bridge Sunday The coroner de-
cided to hold an inquest today at the under
taking establishment of ]. William Lee, No.
332 Pennsylvania avenue northwest. The
body was removed to the morgue in the I'M
dertaking establishment. where an autopsy
was performed this afternoon. Witnesses
were summoned to appear at o'clock, at
which hour the hearing is to begin. The list
of witnesses will include many persons who
were at Cabin John bridge Sunday, and
who are said to have been spectators of
one, II no more, of the several fights re-
ported to have occurred there. Sheriff Will
Jams of Montgomery county. who has been
investigating the case, and States Attorney
H. M. Talbot of the same county, will be
present at the inquest.
Since the case of Johnson was reported
the police have heard of scores of clues and
Detectives Herndon and Peck. who were
detailed on the case, endeavored to investi-
gate every one Of them.
1t was stated this afternoon at police
headquarters that there was doubt about
the ability Of the witnesses to fix the crime
on any particular person The police are
anxious to find q man who called at the
first precinct station Monday afternoon, and
WIN piOAuiSSu " fStdIu duu give tIle udIne
of Johnson's assailant. The caller gave
his name as William T. Sanderson, and
said he lived at the Lincoln Hotel. Since
Monday the police have been told that no
such man had been boarding at the hotel
mentioned The police say Sanderson, as
he called himself. was addressed by his
friends as Doc" Two policemen have
been looking for him today in order to have
him at the Inquest, but this afternoon they
stated they had been unable to find him
After the coroner's jury is sworn in the
case the body Will be removed to the late
home of the deceased, No. 112 r street
northwest. His funeral will take place FRI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
JESSUP EXPEDITION SAILS.
10 Explore Unknown Portions O
Northern SIberia

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. April 1s-Three
SCIENTISTS comprising the Jessup expedition
sent out by the American Museum Of Nat
ural History of New York to explore the
unknown portions of northwestern Siberia.
have sailed from this city. They are Nor
man c. Buxton, an American, and two Rus
slams, Waldemar Gogaras and Waldemar
Jackelson- One object of their trip will be
to determine whether or not the American
Indian is descended from Asiatic stock
The Russians will touch mainly upon the
chronological phase, studying the native
language and songs customs and physical
characteristics of almost every tribe that
inhabits the northwestern section of ST.
IBERIA. Buxton will confine his work main
ly to the geological field, toward making a
new and rare collection Of birds and NAM
mails for the big museum in Central Park.
They expect to be gone for at least two
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
EASTERN LEAGUE MEETING.
No Change to Be Made in Circuit This
Year.

NEW YORK. April 1s.-A meeting Of the
Eastern League Of Professional Base Ball
Clubs was held at the Fifth Avenue Hotel
today. The presentation of the report of the
circuit committee, the adoption of the play
ing schedule for the coming season, the ap-
pointment Of staff Of umpires and the
adoption of q new constitution for the gov
eminent Of the organization were the most
important items of business taken up
1t was stated before the meeting that no
change would be made in the circuit this
year. This means that neither Washing
ton nor Baltimore will be represented by
an Eastern League team. The circuit will
be composed of Montreal, Toronto, Spring
field Hartford. Worcester, Providence Sy-
racuse and Rochester.
William Barnie, the Hartford magnate,
said before the meeting:
I'VE could not stand the terms demanded
by the National League for the Washington
and Baltimore franchises, and the Eastern
League will stand pat on it's last years cir
cult"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18

Lille Mae Hines. by her attorney, Edward
G. Niles. today brought suit for absolute
divorce against her husband, Otto w.
Hines. and asks the care and custody of
the couples minor child, Leonora- In her
bill Mrs. Hines alleges she was married in
January, 1896, in Annapolis. Md. In March
of this year the defendant deserted her and
her child. She alleges as ground for di-
vorce that her husband tried to kill her
with a carving knife. and choked her until
she was blue in the face, and was about to
kill her with an ak when friends interfered
She also charges intidelty, and prays for
an absolute divorce: that alimony be al
lowed her, and that she may resume her
maiden name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
WILL BE MADE COOLER.
Plan to Make the Court in the Pest,
Omce BuildinE More Comfortable.

MOEe Somtoftante.
The city postmaster Mr.. Merritt. has had
under consideration for some time the
problem of the best means of lowering the
temperature in summer of the large room
at the bottom of the interior court of the
post office building, where the local mail is
handled. Last year the conditions were
such that the carriers could hardly endure
the intense heat There is a lack of venti-
lation. and. in addition, the heating appa-
ratus is under a portion of the ROOM
Owing to this arrangement the employees
are obliged to work in a temperature that
would no doubt be regarded as warm in
the Philippine Islands.
Mr.. Merritt. however, has hit upon a de-
vice which it is thought will relieve the
situation somewhat. There is a range of
windows around the upper portion of the
room which, IL they could be opened, would
open into the corridor on the first floor.
1t is the intention to have the sashes placed
on pivots so that they can be moved, and
1t is hoped large quantities of fresh air
will be admitted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
TO PROSECUTE LITTLE.
Agent of State of PennayIyania
Charged With COnspiracv.

ASeht Oh state OF PennsyIvnnia
Charged With Conspiracy.
HARRISBURG. Pa. April 1s.-secretary
of Agriculture Hamilton directed Dairy
and Food Commissioner Wells today to pro-
coed against Ambrose Little, Thomas CAL
1ahan of philadelphia, and other persons
unknown, for Conspiracy against the state
in violating the oleomargarine laws. Wells
is also directed to bring prosecution against
Mccain & Co, w. M. Swindler and Daubs
Sons of PittsbaFg. for violation of the oleo-
margarine law.t
Little was aSspecial agent of the pure
he was suspended pending an investigation
into the charges that he conspired with
certain persons to violate the law. This
action Isl the result Of newspaper exposure
Of extensive frauds In Philadelphia and
PittsburGs u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
Action of Court Invoked.

Two suits for divorce were filed today in
the Supreme Court of the District of Co.
lumbia. Carl A. Lindquist seeks separation
from his wife, Pstronila Lindquist, to
whom he was married October 10, 1882 In
New York. He charges her with willful de-
sertion. Mr.. e. B. Hay appears as solicitor
for the complainant.
E{na G. Woolworth sues for divorce from
James G. B. WoolwOrth, who is also
charged with desertion Mr.. Hay is So
licitor for Mrs. Woolworth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
Baltimore Markets.

BALTMORE, April 1s.-F1our dull unchanged:
receipts 1850 barrels: exports 253 barrels
wheat dull and easy; spot and April, 71sa72; MAY,
a2ttaI2ta; July, 73 asked; steamer No. red, 6IIia
ot17; receipts, H,712 bushels; southern wheat by
sample 6sa73; do: on grade 6sLsa72I. Corn steady:
spot and April: 4S1sa43A: May. 4slla4ssS: steamer
mixed 42lsa 42h; receipts. 1871, 357 bushels; ex-
ports, "a 80! bushels; southern white and yellow
corn, 44a44H Oats steady; No. white, S0lsa3l;
No. mixed, 2SZa29. Rye dull and easy; No q
nearby, "a; No. Q western. IS asked. Hay strong
and higher; No. l timothy. SlSaS1s.5O Grain
freights, rather better inquiry; unchanged Sugar.
cheese, butter and eggs firm, unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
Cut in rrice of steel n.-.

P1TTsBuRG. Pa. April 1s.-It was learn
ed today that at meeting of the Bar Mill
Association held in Pittsburg last Friday
the price of steel bars was cut from 2k
cents a pound to cents. equal to a reduce
ton Of IS a tom One of the causes for this
reduction Is that the eastern manufacturers
have been selling steel bars in this market
at 2.15 cents a pound and had secured sew
eral good contracts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
For n Hall of Records.

Mr.. Fairbanks has introduced in the Sem
ate bill providing for the purchase of
property at the southeast corner of Penn.
sylvania avenue and 18th street as a site
for hall of records. This site fronts 174
feet on PENNSYLVANIA avenue and $50 feet
on 18th street. The expense to be involved
IN this purchase Is limited to $4OO. 600 The
bill authorizes the purchase of additional
portions of the square in which the above
property Is located.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
TO STOP MINERS STRIKE.
Committee Appointed to Confer With
Georges Creek Operators

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
CUMBERLAND, Nd, April 1S-Actlon
was taken this morning. which. 1t is be-
heved, looks favorable 10 an early ending
of the strike in the Georges Creek region
The miners of the Consolidated Coal Com
pany at Eckhart met and appointed David
Sullivan and James Bancatyne a committee
to represent them and requested the other
miners of the region to appoint similar
committees to arrange for a conference
with the operators. 1t is understood this
plan meets with the approval of some of
the operators
A committee of Eckhart miners Informed
superintendent Randolph of their action,
and he stated that ;-ll miners were now on
an equal footing, indicating that none stood
suspended or discharged. He also said he
would notify Mr.. Lord of their action and
ask for conference
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18

this legislation Is necessary. inasmuch as
there Is not sufficient time before May l to
provide otherwise for the civil administra-
ton of affairs on the island. and without
special authority army officers cannot hold
civil office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
Miners Accept Operators. Offer.

MEYERSDALE, Pa, April 1s-Miners of
the Cumberland and Summit Coal COMPANY
have voted to accept the company's offer of
50 cents a ton. and will return to work
Thursday morning. This breaks the strike.
as other miners in this region will return to
work at the same rate in the next few days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18

General GiIImore,. Condition.

There is no special Improvements In tho
condition of Gen. John c. Gilmore of Gen
Miles STAFF, and his many friends are ex-
tremely apprehensive as to the outcome,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York stock Market

Furnished by w B. Hibbs q CO bs,lar.
ana brokers'. 1913 F St, members New Work
STOCK exchange, correspondents Messrs La
oenburg, Thalmann & Co., New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-18
Col. Michael Confined to HI. House.

Col. Michael. chief clerk of the State De-
partment. is still confined to his house with
a carbuncle on his neck, aggravated by an
attack of grip.