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CAPT. sTEEDMAN PUNISHED.
Guilty of Conduct to the Prejudice Of
Military Discipline.


Capt. Richard R. Steedman. 11th Infan-
try. was recently tried by a general court
martial, of which Lieut.. Col. Charles L.
Davis, 18th Infantry. was president at San
Juan, Porto Rico, on a charge of conduct
unbecoming an officer and a gentleman"
The specifications in the case alleged that
Capt. Steedman, while in uniform. rode
through a public street Of the Porto Rican
capital, and also through the town of Rio
Piedras, In company with two prostitutes,
and that in the latter locality he entered
into an alteration with and assaulted one
Francisco Soils with his walking stick. was
assaulted in turn by Soils and other on
ball fired by an unknown party, "all this
to the scandal and disgrace of the service"
These events transpired on the night Of
September 1G last.
Capt. Steedman pleaded mot guilty. to
both the charge and the specifications. The
court found him mot guilty of the charge
but guilty of conduct to the prejudice Of
good order and military discipline" and
sentenced him to be reprimanded in general
orders and reduced in rank fifty numbers
on the list of captains Of infantry. The
court modified the specifications so as to
characterize Capt. Steedmans companions
as women of doubtful reputation" and
made other alterations. and Of these modi-
fed specifications he was found guilty"
The sentence was approved by Brig. Gen.
publication to the army Of the judgment Of
the court followed. Capt Steedman has
been released from arrest and restored to
d1tV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
1T is NOT A TRUST
Missouri Supreme Court Decision Re-
garding Associated Press.
Case OF THE ST. LOUIS STAR
Demanded the News Service Under
Anti Trust Law.
FAILED TO SUSTAIN POINT

ST LOUIS December 1S.-The supreme
court of Missouri, sitting at Jefferson City,
today handed down an opinion in the case
of the ST Louis Star publishing Company
against the Associated Press of Illinois, de-
Gliding the case unanimously in favor of the
Associated Press.
The ST. Louis Star Company was engaged
in publishing an evening newspaper In st.
Louis, known as the Star, and 1t brought
suit for writ of mandamuS to require the
Associated Press to serve it with the even
ing news report on the same terms that
such service was being rendered to the
Post-Dspat ch. which was member of the
Associated Press. The Star company
claims that it was not able to secure from
any source satisfactory news service
as was furnished by the Associated Press,
and that the agreement of the Associated
Press with the company publishing the
Post-Dspatch not to furnish the evening
report to any other paper was illegal and
in violation of the antitrust laws of the
United States. of the state of Illinois and
of the state of Missouri.
Answer of the Associated Press.
The Associated Press answered that while
1t was in form a corporation, it was essen
TALLY a cooperative society, based upon
an agreement between its members to gath
er and furnish news to one another; that 1t
was not engaged in news gathering a
commercial enterprise. and that it carried
on it's business without any effort at profit
making. 1t denied that its so-called eXclu-
sive contracts were in violation of the
laws, either of the United States. of the
state of Illinois or the state of Missouri
The opinion sustains the Associated Press
at every point 1t holds that the Associated
Press is not monopoly. and that it does
not violate the antitrust laws of the state
of Missouri Further than this it could not
go. holding that the antitrust laws of the
state G. Illinois were not in force outside
of that state, and that the antitrust law
of the United States was to be construed
by and enforced in the courts of the United
States. The suit has been pending for
long time, having been brought in Deem
Der, 1897.
The Star Company took the testimony Of
Melville E. Stone. William Laffan and other
newspaper men and men familiar with the
business of newsgathering and the case
was tried entirely on the testimony so
taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
ALLOTMENT OF SURPLUS.
Claim That One Institution Receives
an Undue Share.

The attention of the District Commits
sierers has been invited by the board OF
charities to their order of June %, 1900,
making allotment of the surplus from the
appropriation for relief of the poor for the
fiscal year 1900, with the statement that
the balance allotted the Woman's Union
Christian Association represents a larger
sum OF money than was evidently, the
beard believes. intended should go to this
organization Heretofore, states the boarj.
this association has had sums Of money
usually less than $500. and the total ex-
penditures of the institution average less
than $780,
The balance of surplus, it is stated, al
lotted to the association by the order in
question. amounts to something over $500,
the largeness of this balance being due to
the fact that over 500 of the amount al
lotted for physicians and druggists for the
poor by the order of September q, 1889 was
not expended Should the Commissioners
deem 1t wise, in view of the facts stated.
to modify their order Of June %, 1900, the
board of charities would recommend that
1900 be allotted to the Woman's Union
Christian Association and the balance be
held subject to future recommendation. 1t
Is expected that the boards recommended
lions will be adopted by the Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

Admiral Remey on the Brooklyn arrived
in at Cavite yesterday. The Collier Justin.
which rescued drowning sailors of the Yose-
mite during the Guam typhoon, has also
arrived at Cayite. The cruiser Albany has
sailed from the latter port for Subig. The
training ship Hartford has left Puerto Ca
betlo for La Guira. The Potomac has left
Port Royal with coal barge No 2, bound
for Clenfuegos. Cuba The torpedo boat
Foote has left Woods Hole for Boston The
Leonidas has sailed from Lambert's Point
FOR Washington. The Monongahela In tow
of the tug Choctaw. has left New York for
Newport The Buffalo has arrived at the
Delaware breakwater. The battle shin
kearsarge and the Massachusetts will leave
Hampton Roads Thursday for Pensacola
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

II. III. L,.sk of New Zealand Speaks at
Chicago Conference.


Chicago Conference.
CHICAGO, December 1S.-The second and
last day of the arbitration and Cancellation
conference in session here and composed
of practical and experienced men repre-
senting both capital and labor, was marked
by the first speech of the conference I'M
equivocally in favor of compulsory arbitra-
ton of labor disputes. This speech was
delivered by the venerable Hugh H. Lusk,
ex-member of parliament of New Zealand.
Mr.. Lusk received the closest attention. for
while the great majority of other speakers
disagreed with him. deeming compulsory
arbitration impracticable in this country,
his story of the success of the system in
New Zealand aroused their deepest in
terest
Mr.. Lusk. in reply to Mr.. Gompers asser-'
ton last night. that 1t was the laboring
mans right, under any and all circum-
stances. or merely because he pleased, to
strike, declared that Mr.. Gompers was des-
ignating as liberty what should be called
license. I'm New Zealand" said the speak
er. I'VE want no such liberty. We do not
want to cause su- 2ring among thousands
of our fellow men merely because we please
to strike
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THE PERM DIVORCE SUIT.
Report That 1t Will he Settled Gu
of Court.


of Court.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio. December IS
1t is understood that the suit brought by
Clifford Perrin of Cincinnati for separation
from his wife. who was Miss Mary Allen
Claggett of Washington, D. c.. will be set
tied out of court At the time of the filing
Of the suit 1t was limited that this course
might be followed The defendant, Mrs.
Perrin, is a member of the Catholic Church.
and in Difference to her religious views the
publicity of court proceedings will be fore
gone. Col. Worthington of Washington has
been retained by Mrs. Perrin, 1t Is said, to
act in conjunction with her attorney, Mr.
Woodbury. Blair, to arrange the forms Of
settlement.
At the time OF the filing of suit it was re-
ported that Mrs Perrin would insist upon
an annuity of $4,000 for maintenance of
herself and little daughter Margaret, and
the education OF the latter. On the other
hand. it is said that the Perrin family would
agree to the payment of something like
$4,000 in lump sum, with the under
standing that absolute separation should
thereby be effected. These statements were
vigorously denied by the attorney for Mrs
Perrin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
DISCUSSING THE TREATY.
The Senate Closed the Doors Early
This Afternoon.

No business of general Importance was
transacted by the Senate today in open ses-
sion. Prior to the secret session only rou-
tine matters were brought before the body.
II resolution introduced by Mr.. Tillman
be excepted.
At the conclusion OF the routine business
Mr.. Tillman sent to the desk and had read
the following resolution:
Resolved. That the President be and is
hereby requested, If not in his judgment in
compatible with public interest. to furnish
the Senate all information and copies of all
correspondence between this government
and the government of Colombia, showing
what steps If any. have been taken by this
government to secure treaty between the two
governments or modification by Colombia
of existing treaties or concessions with the
view of securing to the United States the
right to construct canal over the terri
tory of Colombia, between the Atlantic and
Pacific oceans"
AT the conclusion of the reading of the
resolution Mr.. Lodge remarked THAT Is
executive business. 1 move that the Senate
now proceed to the consideration of ex-
ecutive business
Mr.. Tillman-"Aren't you going to allow
this resolution to go through
Mr.. Lodge-Certainly, in executive ses-
sion
The Senate then at 1870. went into ex-
ecutive session to resume consideration OF
the Hay-Pauncefote treaty.
After going into executive session. and be-
fore taking up the Hay-Pauncefote treaty,
the Senate ratified the minor treaties before
1t. extending the time for the consideration
OF the reciprocity treaties which failed to
secure action at the last session of Con-
greSs. In each instance the supplementary
agreements extend the time for ratification
for twelve months.
Senator Foraker then spoke the Hay
Pauncefote treaty, defending and support
Ing 1t as wise precaution for the protec-
ton of American interests. He said that
he had been willing to support the treaty
unamended. believing it to have been prop
erly guarded. but II there had originally
now be none. in view of the amendments
already adopted by the Senate and those
recommended by the committee on foreign
relations
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Naval Orders.

Capt G. 8. Sperry has been detached
from the bureau Of equipment and placed
on waiting orders.
Lieut.. F. L. Chadwick has been assigned
to duty on the Kearsarge.
Carpenter K. M. A. Mahoney, retired, re-
Gently ordered to duty at the Portsmouth
navy yard. was severely injured in rail-
road smash-up while on his way to his sta
ton, and it became necessary to revoke
his orders.
Lieut. Commander I. 8. K. Reeves has
been detached from the Norfolk navy yard
and ordered to duty at the New York yard
in connection with the cruiser New York
Lieut. N. E. Irwin to temporary duty in
charge Of the branch photographic office,
Baltimore, Md.
Warrant Machinist T. F. Hobby from
the Vermont to the steam engineer depart
ment, New York navy yard.
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Movements of Naval Vessels.

Admiral Remey. on his flagship. the
Brooklyn. has sailed for Cavite from noilo.
which has been his temporary headquar-
ters for about q week past. The Alabama
has arrived at Tompkinsville. The Vicks-
burg has sailed from Port Said for Aden.,
The Essex 10 at Hampton Roads. The
torpedo boats Porter and Ericsson have
left Newport for the New York yard. The
collier Alexander has left Cavite for Hong
Kong. The gunboat Marietta arrived at
Zamboanga yesterday ana the vfllalobos
at Cebu. The training ship Hartford has
left Puerto CAbello for La Guira- The
Buffalo has left the New York yard for
Tomp1r1ngvtIo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

Miss DecOu Jumps Into Delaware
River at Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. December 1S.-Lydia
W. Decou. aged twenty-five years. Of Had
donfield, N. j.. member of one of New
Jerseys most prominent Quaker families.
committed suicide today by jumping into
the Delaware river from the deck OF a
ferryboat. The young woman lived with
her widowed mother, and about year ago
was seriously i'll with typhoid fever which
left her mind at times unbalanced. She
came to this city this morning, as was her
custom. to take music lessons. and had
boarded the boat to return to her New Jer-
sey home When the boat had gone about
200 feet from the slip Miss Decou, who was
alone at the rear end, was seen to throw
herself over the side
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
PORTO RICO's CUBAN CLAIM.
The State Department Decides That
This Government Cannot Intervene.

The State Department has decided that
the United States government cannot in
tervene in favor of Porto Rico in the mat
ter of her claim against Cuba for $780, 600.
The Spanish government raised a loan to
that amount from the Porto Ricans to help
prosecute military operations in Cuba. bas-
ing the loan upon the revenues Of the lat
ter island. In substance, the decision Of
the United States government is to the
effect that, leaving aside the question Of
equity in that case, to sanction the collec-
ton Of a claim against Cuba now would be
to open the door to numberless other and
larger claims, which would exhaust the
financial resources of the island.
1t is known to the authorities that most
Of the claims sought to be included in the
treaty of peace at Paris. but resolutely
excluded by the United States commission
ers, are not regarded by the claimants as
dead by any means, but are simply held
in allegiance to be presented and enforced
by the full power of foreign governments
IL that can be invoked by the claimants
as soon as the United States control Of
the island ceases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
ARMY REORGANIZATION BILL.
LOnG-COntinued Session of Committee
Having 1t In Charge.

The subcommittee of the Senate commit
tee on military affairs appointed to formu-
late amendments to the army reorganiza-
ton bill and put the measure into shape
has been in session the greater part Of the
day. a number of amendments are receiy-
Ing attention, and the subcommittee expects
10 be able to submit the result of it's labors
TO the full committee within a few DAYS.
Members express confidence that they will
secure a generally acceptable bill.
Senator Nelson of Minnesota TODAY Of
fered In the Senate amendment which
ne VIII propose to the army reorganization
bill providing for the issuance by the Sec
rotary of War to the governors of the
states and territories of krag-Jorgensen
rifles and equipment for the use of the Ma
tional Guard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

Salvador Is now without a foreign debt.
according to Consul Jenkins at San Saliva
dor. and the government has destroyed by
fire the bonds known as the English debt
contracted during the years 1880 and 1892
amounting to over f7OO 600. which had been
Cancelled by an English company in compen-
sation for certain rights and privileges in
the Salvador railway. formerly the property
of the government. An invitation was sent
to the consular body residing In San SAL
vador to be present on the occasion and
witness the burning of f718S6O Cancelled
bonds, leaving about 1000. more or less
to complete the original sum that will be
destroyed by cancellation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
CAPTURED CHINESE FLAG.
Taken by Troopers of the 9th Cavalry
and Sent by Gen. ChaRee.


and Sent by Gen. Chaffee.
The Secretary Of War has received from
General Chaffee, commanding the legation
guard at Pekin, a large red-bordered yellow
flag made of the finest silk, captured by
Troop l. Of the 9Th Cavalry commanded by
Lieutenant Hyer in an engagement with
Chinese imperial troops at Chang Ping
Chow, about thirty miles north of Pekin,
September last. In the center Of the
flag in white letters is the name Chang"
which means Chang Chun Fa, the COM
mander-in-chief Of the province Of Hupei.
At the side in black letters are the words
Gin Chines0 "Commander-in-chief Of adj
vance corps of left flank of HUI Wei army
of the province Of Hupei," together with
the title Cher er Ching Distinguished and
PA III lu' (brave).
Accompanying the flag was a personal
letter of presentation from General Chat
fee, in the course Of which. he said that
affairs in Pekin at that date October 28}
were quiet. and that there was nothing in
the situation to cause the least apprehen-
sion Of anything Of a hostile nature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

Action of Republican Caucus of New
jersey Legislature.

TRENTON, N j., December 1S.-The re-
publican members of the assembly met in
caucus today In the assembly chambers at
l o'clock for the election of house officers
for the coming session.
Assemblyman William ]. Bradley of Cam
den received the party nomination for
speaker without opposition These other
house officers were chosen without opposi-
ton: Clerk. James Parker, Passaic; assist
ant clerk, George F. Poole; sergeant-at-
arms. Frank Tantum Monmouth journal
clerk. name to be supplied by the Union
county delegation.
Charles II. Folwell of Burlington was
elected supervisor of bills, to succeed him.
self
resolution was adopted unanimously
pledging the support of the caucus to the
reelection of William ]. Sewell as United
States senator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

WOODWARD IN TROUBLE AGAIN.
Mayor of Atlanta Must Forfeit Office
for DissipatinE.

A dispatch from Atlanta. Ga. last night
says: Mayor James G. Woodward of this
city has been arrested and locked up In the
police barracks tonight on the charge of
being drunk Z.
Some time ago. for the same cause the
city council and board of aldermen threat
ened impeachment proceedings against
Mayor Woodward. but upon promises that
he would abstain from further intoxica-
ton no action was taken.
The mayor rendered his resignation to
the body. and 1t was placed in the hands
or Councilman Rawson. who holds IL on
condition that If the mayor becomes IN
toxicated 1t shall be rendered for accept
ance. The resignation was submitted this
afternoon at meeting OF that body, but
action was postponed until Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
DECISION AGAINST NOUN,
Court of Appeals Finds No Error In
Trial Proceedings.

The Court Of Appeals late this afternoon
handed down an opinion written by Mr..
Chief Justice Alvey. affirming the Judgment
Of Criminal Court No in the case OF Chas.
l.. McUiI convicted of the murder of Rob
ert Turner the 2Sth OF December 1899
Unless there is legal or executive in
reference, McUin will be hanged at the
District jail. Friday. the 11th Of January
next, between the hours of ~ o'clock noon
and . O'Clock pm.
The appeal was taken to the Court of Ap-
peals on three alleged errors committed by
Justice Clabaugh.
I'VE find no error in the rulings of the
court below concludes the Court Of Ap-
peais and must therefore affirm the judg-
n1ent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18

In the convenience of few people in haV-
ing the station near Pennsylvania avenue.
Nj. Babcock said that this grade crossing
plan was the most progressive step yet
taken In the Identification of the city.
desuitory conversation then followed
between Mr.. RabcOck and members of the
House as to the esthetic features of the
prCpoGed Improvement Mr.. Babcock said
the District Commissioners would regulate
the structures on the mall.
Mr.. Shattuc wanted to know who was
asking for this legislation
Mir Babcock said the plan had been
worked out by the District Commissioners
ard had been accepted by the railroads.
Contention of MIR. Sims.
Mr.. Sims of Tennessee called attention to
the bridge feature of the bill. He said the
railroad company is relieved Of the per-
petuaI charge of maintaining the proposed
highway bridge. and that fact ought to be
considered He Contended that the Com
mssioners do not recommend retaining the
9th street station its present site. but
left that subject to the wisdom of Con-
gress. He thought the travelling public
would he willing to submit to a little lncon-
yenienCe in the location of the depot, If it
would save the beautiful mall. He claimed
that the station should be removed.
Thinks There Are Too Many Parks.
Mr.. Powers of Vermont asked If the
park property would not be left a loaf
ing place Tor the pubic. and IL the passing
Of wagons and heavy drays along the
streets would not be more offensive to the
eye than would be handsome depot build
ing and elevated trains. He said re thought
the sightseers would Ike to see trains pass
ing in and out of the city every hour in
the day.
He thought leoplc had something else to
do beside sitting in the parks. He thought
Washington had already ten times more
parks than were needed. and that they
ought to be used for building sites.
Mr.. Sims retorted that he supposed this
part of the plan for the abolition of
parks.
Carried on u Rising Vote.
At ten minutes to 3 Mr.. Babcock moved
that the committee rise. The opposition to
the bill resisted this motion, but by ris-
ing vote the motion was carried. Sc years
TO ~ nays. Tellers were then demanded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
TO THROW OFF TURKEYS YOKE.
Rurtls and Armenian Said to BE
Ready to Revolt.

PARIS. December 1S.-The Matin pub
fishes dispatch from London, giving an
interview with Osman Pasha. a general OF
the Ottoman army, who recently left Tur-
key clandestinely. The Turkish officer
who is a relative of the late Osman Pasha.
the hero of Plevna" unfolded plans for
Kidding Kurdistan and Armenia of the yoke
Of Turkey.
Accompanied by his partisans some or
whom are in Europe, he will return to Kur-
dstan. where, according to his statement.
the population. already secretly armed. only
awaits his arrival to march as one man
against the oppressor.
He says that the Ottoman empire will
be compelled to engage in one of the most
formidable struggles in its history. He
expects to be able to put into the field an
army Of 100000 men, and is confident OF
rescuing the people from a state of anarchy
and social AFFECTION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
Construction Of Sewers.

The District Commissioners have directed
that sewers be constructed on Ontario ave-
nue. between Superior and Erie streets. at
an estimated cost Of 1885, chargeable to
the current appropriation for suburban
severs. and that the time for the completion
Of contract No. 2841 with Adam McCandllsh
for constructing sewer In 10th street be-
tween Q and, r streets northwest be ex-
tended to December 7, 1900; the cost Of in
spection after November 10. 1900, to DO de-
Quoted from any money due said Adam Nc
Candlish under said contract.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-18
More Smallpox in New York.

NEW YORK, December 1S.-Two new
cases of smallpox were reported to the
board of health today. One of the suffer-
ers is Michael ]. Furlong. a fireman, living
in East 117th street, and the other Is Miss
Evelyn Evans of 25S West 25th street. She
and Furlong were both taken to the North
Brother Island.