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Evening star., 1901-03-19

COlOmbfa's Position Regarding Route
for the Panama Canal.


The discussion with the Colombian au-
thorities relative to rights they might be
willing to concede in the Panama canal
route has not yet advanced to the form
of any definite proposition. But In this
connection some reports have appeared
which are said to create a misapprehen-
sion as to the purposes Colombia has in
view. One of these reports was that the
Colombian minister. DR.. Silva, would urge
the Panama Canal Company to accept $34,-
100000 for transfer of it's concession to
the United States. 1t is learned, however,
from authoritative sources that the matter
Is not in form where DR.. Silva has even
considered any exact sum to be paid for
the concession, and that certainly there
has been no suggestion that $34, 900 600
would be the sum urged by him as the ba-
sis OF purchase. In fact, 1t is said that
this branch of the question has not yet
been taken up. On the part of the COM
pany 1t has heretofore been contended that
no exact proposition of sale could be made
by 1t, as its concession from Colombia has
an express provision that any effort to sell
would warrant revocation of the conces-
sion. The presence of DR.. Silva here is in
part to overcome this objection and to open
way by which both Colombia and the
company can deal with the, United States
II there Is desire on the part of this gov
ernment to consider the Panama route
Another erroneous impression which has
got about is that Colombia stands ready
to transfer entire sovereignty in the route
to the United States. 1t appears that this
Is not the case, as the constitution of Co.
lombia forbids the transfer of sovereignty
over any part of her soil, and, moreover
there is a strong public sentiment in the
country against yielding permanent SOW
ereignty over the route. 1t is the under
standing, however, that this would not in
terfere with the negotiations here, for
while Colombia is not willing to release her
sovereignty, 1t is understood that a prac-
tical plan of dealing with the question by
lease in perpetuity or for ninety-nine
years could be arranged, thus leaving the
ultimate sovereignty with Colombia, but
giving the United States all practical re-
quirements for canal purposes for an in
definite period.
Evening star., 1901-03-19
Warrington stock Exchange.

Sales-regular call, IL O'Clock m.-Uniou Trust
los Citizens National Bank. Is at ise. 10 at 1so.
West End National Bank. 10 at 1Is. Capital Trac-
ca. at 10 Il ss At iSt sss
genthsler Linotype, 1 at xIeo, s at nI5eh 10 at
st sss s a. T. & is 5s' ssss SsaGp. lS at
hSo az it on 1oo O. At 1. l4 G 100 A. q AZ 100 at f
at 14h After call~washington Loan and trust,
at III, 10 at III. 10 at IN 10 ut i7l, 10 al
io 8 slse. 10 at IiSo. 10 at 1isS. iO at 1isa fS
District of columbi. Bond..-ses. 1924. funding
Miscellaneous Bonds.-capital Traction Is Iosh
coli coli AVS. IS bid. g asked Metropositan o Railroad
6s, 19 bid. l21 asked. Metropolitan Railroad cert
indebt, B, 1o6 bid. Columbia lialr,,ad ss ia bid
Columbia Railroad I'd mort; Sc; lo9x bid. WASH
g. series D. 10 bid Q. s. Electric Light deS Sss
imp. es. lo4H bid: Y; s. Electric Light cert. In
ephone IS, los bid, loe asked. American security
and Trust As. 100 bid Washington Market 1st 6s.
asked. American Grsphophone deb. Is. iools bid
Safe Deposit and Trust Companies es--Nnticnal Safe
Deposit and Trust. las hid. I55 asked. washingtcn
srtI loan and 1T Trgst T ies4 bia ss & asked american
ton Safe Deposit, IS bid Union Trust sna Storage.
107& bid. los asked.
National Bank stocks;-Bank Of wsshingtau. 400
Farmers and Mechanics'. go bid. Second, 100 lid.
Capital les bid. ise asRe1 West D End s s'fsS SS
10 asked. Traders, I4o bid. Lincoln, 12l hid.
Ksiirosd stocks.-osgitsl Traction, xlosss bid.
% S IS sG IS 50 3
6o bid Potomac. 20 bid. 70 asked. Arlington. Is
tion.i Union, bid ~ s.ked coiulasi., I 30 ius hid,
Riggs, rs bid. asked. Peoples 5N sid, Gi< ask.
Cd Commerciall bid. asked Colonial. lio bid.
Title INSURANCE stocks.-Rssl E.tate rstie. sa bid
ington Title bid Az asked. pistr,ct Tttie n ia
Evening star., 1901-03-19
FIXING REspoNsIB1LIrY.
Damage to Exeeative Avenue En-
trance Must he Made Good.

Damage to Exeeative Avenue En-
trance Must BE Made Good.
Chairman John Joy Edison OF the inausu-
raj committee has received a letter from
Commander George W. Baird, U. 8. N.
superintendent Of the State, War and Navy
building, stating that the Secretaries Of
State. War and Navy. on behalf OF the
government, expect the inaugural commit
tee to make good the damage recently done
to the granite pylons which carry the iron
gates leading into Executive avenue. The
damage was caused on the occasion Of the
recent fire in the southwest reviewing
stand OF what was the Court of Honor"
the granite blocks having been quite badly
chipped and SCARED.
Mr.. Edison has acknowledged receipt Of
the letter. without committing himself or
the committee to any specific course in the
matter. 1t Is said that at the time the fire
occurred the stands were the property of
the contractor who erected them James l..
PARSONS, and some members Of the inaug-
urai committee claim the responsibility
should rest with him. The matter will be
adjusted within the next few days. 1t is
anticipated
Evening star., 1901-03-19
A LUsTY FIvE-YEAR-oLD.

Birthday Celebration md Suriur
opening Of Hechts' Greater Stores.
The poet who wrote, I'm the spring a
young mans fancy lightly turns to
thoughts Of love-" might have penned
with equal truth. 'In Lent the maiden's
fancy turns to thoughts Of Easter fash
IONS" No one could doubt this who has
watched the animated groups Of fair femi-
n1nity who have been almost overwhelm-
Ing the army of clerks in Hechts' Greater
stores, Nos 513 and 515 7th street north
west. yesterday and today. Neither could
any one blame the dear creatures for tenn
porarily forgetting sackcloth and ashes
When the attractions so magnetic to the
gentier sex were considered.
Such silks would almost make q profess
ed religeuse momentariiy forget sackcloth,
while the creations in bonnets and hats.
Doth OF foreign and domestic make. were.
10 use one enthusiastic viewers remark,
fer1ect dreams. The occasion at Hechts'
was something more than a mere spring
opening. because It was a birthday celebra-
ton also, being the fifth anniversary of the
entrance OF the enterprfsing firm into
Washington business life. Consequently
this feature Is marked by the giving Of SOU
venir bargains In every department, includ-
mems and the girls and the blessed
babies
The firm Is naturally proud Of it's new
century spring and summer showing 1t
mas utilized every means known to pro-
gressive, modern business in making the
occasion notable, and is highly pleased
with the generous manner in which the
washington public is appreciating its en-
terprise both in a sentimental and SUBJ
stanttal sense.
Evening star., 1901-03-19
CHASTITY DISCOVERY.
BODY of FIagman Bennett Found In
James Creek Canal.

Body of Flagman Bennett Found In
James Creek Canal.
The body of Anthony Bennett, the flag
man on the Pennsylvanfa railroad, who
disappeared from home on the 18th OF last
month, was found In the James Creek
canal about o'clock this afternoon. Po-
liceman Headley made the discovery, the
remains being in such an advanced state
OF decomposition that it was difficult to
remove them from the filthy stream. The
body was sent to the morgue and the coro-
ner notified. - =.
Bennett was thirty-three years old and
nad but one arm. He boarded at the
house of Mrs. Crogan, No. 20 7th street
southwest. Relatives of his live at An
nandale, Va How the unfortunate man
got into the canal will probably never be
hnown. He was sober and Industrious
man, ana his friends believe he accidental
~ fell overheard and was drowned
Relatives have been notified of his death
and they will probably take the body to
Virginia for intesment after the coroner
gives death certificate
Evening star., 1901-03-19
TO BE TREASURER OF CUBA.
Appointment of Gen. Carlos ROlOf
Confirmed by Secretary Root.

Confirmed by Secretary Root.
The Secretary of War has confirmed the
appointment. of Carlos Rolof, a resident Of
Cuba, as treasurer of the provisional gov
ernment Of Cuba. This appointment was
made by General Wood, military governor
of the island, and is in conformity with
the recent order of President Mckinley re-
firing Major Ladd of the army from the Of
fee of treasurer. RoIof has been prominent
in the Cuban revolutions against Spanish
rule and was a general In the Cuban army
during the last insurrection. He Is ma
tive of Poland, and Is about ffty-eight
years of age. In his boyhood he was
brought to this country and settled in New
Orleans. During the war of the rebellion
he served in the confederate army as an
enlisted man, most OF the time in the army
of the southwest In 1863 at the outbreak
of the ten years war in Cuba, he went to
that country and volunteered his services
to the Cubans. He was made a brigadier
general and afterward rose to the rank of
major general on account of bravery in
action. At the close of the war in 1873, ne
went to New York and remained in this
country until the more recent revolution in
Cuba, which, In consequence of the assist
ance OF the United States resulted in the
complete overthrow of Spanish sovereign
ty. During the last revolution Rolof served
for a time as secretary of war of the So
called Cuban republic and spent some time
IN the United States working up interest in
the revolution and securing substantial aid
from our citizens
1t is said that he engineered several sue
cessful filibustering expeditions, including
one which left Baltimore on the steamer
James Woodall in July, 1885. which carried
$50 men and large supply of arms and
ammunition. Since the American occupa-
tion of Cuba General Rolof has been con-
nected with the fiscal branch of the gov
ernment and has demonstrated his fitness
for the important position to which he has
been appointed.
Evening star., 1901-03-19
Funeral of Major Edmunds,

Funeral services will be held at the vault
at Arlington cemetery at clock tomor-
row over the remains of Major Frank H.
Edmunds. 1st Infantry, who died at Ha-
vana of yellow fever, while acting as in
spector general of that military depart
ment. The usual military honors will be
observed. Chaplain Pierce of Fort Myer.
Va, will conduct the religious services.
The pallbearers will include Lieut.. Col.
department, Lieut.. Col. John A. johnson
and Major. H. A. Greene of the adjutant
generals department, and Major s. w.
Fountain, Sth Cavalry
Evening star., 1901-03-19
CHARGED WITH MURDER.
Arrest of John r. Hazard In New York
City.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
MARLBORO, Md. March 19.-Sheriff Ed
ward Shea arrived here yesterday with
John r. Hazard former resident of the
county. and Is holding him for a prelimf-
nary examination on a charge of being re-
sponsible for the death of william E.
Howard, who was found dead on the road
near Berwyn the morning of August 81
last. The prisoner will be taken to Hyatts-
vile tomorrow, where he will be given a
preliminary hearing.
Howard was found dead with bullet
hole in his right temple There was a re-
yolyer near the body. and 1t was reported
that he had committed suicide. The young
man had lived in Alexandria, Va. and the
night before the discovery of his death he
visited the daughter of MIR. A. b. Smith
night about IL O'Clock. and started toward
the electric car line Early Monday morn
ing his body was found on the road
Charles A. Howard of Alexandria father
or the young man, was not satisfied that
he had committed suicide. and started an
Investigation of the affair. He argued that
tEere had been foul play, and witnesses
appeared before the grand jury here but
no Indictment was returned. Mr.. Howard
still under the impression that his son had
been murdered and that the pistol was left
near the body to give the case the ap-
pearance of being one of suicide, en-
pioyed Private Detective James a Nc
Dewitt of Washington to make an investi-
cation. Without waiting for the detective
to conclude the investigation. it is stated
Mr Howard swore out a warrant for
Hazard before Justice of the Peace Sakers,
the last of February.
Dr. Hazard. father of the young man
who Is under arrest, is patent attorney
IN New York city, and the young man has
lately been employed on a newspaper
there Sheriff Shea found Young Hazard in
New York and he came to Maryland with
the officer without demanding reouisition
papers. He says he is innocent of the
charge. and has no idea that any proof
tending to connect him with the affair can
pe obtained, Tor he was at home asleep
an hour before Howard left Miss Smiths
house.
Attorney ]. c. Roger has been EMPLOYED
as counsel for the defense, and DR. Hazard
Who has come here from New York. will
be present at the hearing tomorrow.
Evening star., 1901-03-19
Boom in Opening Hours of the Stock
Exchange.
HEAVY SELLING At THE CLOSE
Burlington and Other Trunk Line
Shares the Features.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch 20 The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. March 1e.-Today's market
showed no abatement of the speculative
fever. prices making new records, in sew
er al instances. under heavy trading for the
long account. Burlington was again a
feature OF the trading. advancing 90 16s In
spite of some extensive profit taking by the
recent buyers. The deal was discussed as
the real reason for the movement and the
oihlcultfes attending II We're pus aside as
matters of small consequence
1t Is argued that a refusal to accept a
guarantee on the part OF the directors of
per cent dividend rate must lead to the
establishment OF such rate by the COM
pany In Justice to the shareholders Il is
pointed out that the managements of sew
erai properties have recently been forced
into this position the result of outside
efforts to get control of their respecttye
bursements.
However this may be- the extreme rise
In burlington served to attract attention
to its actual value and brought into favor
the shares OF other trunk lines which have
lacked manipulation.
Rock Island, st. Paul New York Cen
trail and Pennsylvania were all I'm better
demand because of their attractive prices
when compared with those of Burlington
The Pacific shares came in for an in
creased volume of business and sold up in
response to the general tendency Union
ana Northern Pacific advanced easily and
attracted only a limited amount of real
lzing. Missouri Pacific sold up over 9s and
dividend rumors were again in circulation
The buying of Louisville and Nashville
was of excellent character. the stock SELL
Ing up over par under a steady demand
At the new high level some of the most
conservative interests in the street were
conspicuous buyers Of these shares South
ern common and preferred were strong az
new levels and there was some inclination
to conStrue the movement as being a mart
Of the Louisville plan.
Southern has been welding together 60
many neighboring lines that an alliance
with Louisville seems not unreasonable
Er1es were strong under liberal dealings
the recent steady absorption OF the common
stock making an impression on the price to-
day.
The new management for Erie is expected
TO work wonders. and those who are best
able to Judge of the needs of the property
predict substantial change In merit should
present plans not miscarry.
The attitude of the miners committee as
reported today. would indicate a willing
ness to withdraw from the strike-or-recog-
milton position. Morgan buying in North
ern Pacific and Southern common and the
extreme strength of the new Steel stocks
were factors encouraging confidence IN
higher prices.
Realizing around delivery hour forced
some sharp declines, but all offerings were
well absorbed The new prices look high.
but accidents alone can change the present
optimism In the presence of a cheap money
market. Conservative interests are light
ening their lines out of respect for the in
creasing probability Of unexpected develop
ments
Evening star., 1901-03-19
Hancock Command, U. v. U.

Hancock Regiment. No. /, Union veter-
dns' Union. held an enthusiastic meeting
last night. Col Frank T. Howe presiding.
Three recruits were mustered and a COM
mittee, OF which Captain Classic was
chairman. was appointed to draft resolu-
tions thank those representing the veteran
organizations for the firm stand they took
In regard to the position Of the ex-Union
soldiers in the inaugural parade.
Speeches OF unusual interest were de-
nveted by Commander-in-chief Dyrenforth.
Deputy Division Commander Hayes, Coio-
neis Birchfield. Baxter any Ryan OF Lokan
Command and Lieutenant Colonel Taylor.
* General Payne. Captain Classic, Major
Swfggert.- Captain Hart, Quartermaster
Generaf Bogia and Colonel John Middle:
Evening star., 1901-03-19
student at Milwaukee College Brutal
ly Beaten by CIassmaten

MILWAUKEE, March 19.-W. W. Gil
lespie. student at the Milwaukee Medical
College. had his skull partly fractured, his
nose broken and several gashes cut in his
face as the result of hazing by a fellow STU
dent He is under doctors care and will
recover, but he will be dsfigured.
Gillespie is a school teacher with an ex-
cellent record, and is taking a medical
course IN addition to his school duties He
was too busy to join in the students pranks
and incurred the i'll will of some of them.
When lighted cigar was thrown in his
face he resented 1t with blow and was at
tackled from behind and was knocked down.
Then his face was battered. He thinks he
knows his assailant and as soon as he re-
covers Will take steps to have him punished
Evening star., 1901-03-19
Lenten Series Of Lectures.

''The Anglican Reformation will be the
subject of lecture by Rev. Reese F. Alsop
rector Of st. AIMS Church, Brooklyn. N Y,
at the Church of the Epiphany this evening
This will be the fourth Of the series of
lenten lectures under the auspices of the
Churchman'S League.
The lecturer will review the state of re-
ligion from the period before Henry VIII
until the Anglican reformation took definite
form under Elizabeth.
Evening star., 1901-03-19

The friends Of the Legion of Loyal Wo-
men were delightfully."- entertained at 41y
10th street last night. the occasion being
the monthly ''at home" of the legion. A
short program was rendered. including the
singing of America by request; recita-
tion. by Miss Cora Penfield; original sketch
by Mrs. Della Perham; vocal solo, Miss DON
oboe; greeting and reading. by Mrs. E. q.
committees of the legion, by Mrs. Rose and
the announcement by Miss Curry. chairman
OF the executive committee. of the PRONE
made concert to be given in Masonic Temple
at an early date.
Among the guests were Capt VIM Gibson
Col. and Mrs. Norton. Prof and Mrs
rCoudy, Mr.. James Sharpe. Capt. Houghton.
Mrs. Carman, Col. Mckenzie, Mr.. Rose
Mathews. Weiss, Wycoff, Prof. vermila,
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Austin, Mrs
James Kane. Mrs. Burton, Mr.. and Mrs
Quin, Mr. and Mrs. De Yo and others
Evening star., 1901-03-19
Death From Tuberculosis.

An autopsy was performed at the morgue
today on the body of ROLAND Caldwell, a
colored huckster. who died at his home,
No. 800 LIST street northeast. last Thurs
day. The physician who attended him gave
a certificate showing the mans death was
due to internal injuries.
Coroner hewitt was not satisfied with this
certificate, and by his direction the body
was removed to the morgue from Payne s
cemetery yesterday. After the autopsy
was performed the coroner gave certffi-
cate Of death from tuberculosis, and the
body was returned to the cemetery
Evening star., 1901-03-19
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, March 19.-Flour quiet, unchanged;
receipts. u ,sl2 barrels; exports, 1852 barrels.
Wheat easy; spot and the month. 7Sa+a7SIs: April
19 asked; May. I91sa79ss; steamer No. 2 red, T6Aa
16s receipts, 16 pa bushels; exports 600 bush
els; southern by sample 70a7gx; do. grade.
month, 45N; April, 45Ma45%: May, 45La45lS;
steamer mixed, 44s receipts, 1874 996 ,.ushels: ex-
ports, A., ,S57 bushels; southern white corn 4Sa4y:
do: yellow. 45taa4e Oats firm; No. white. s2a
32a; No 2 mixed, 30a30h; receipts, %, $40 bush
No: western. So Hay dull; No. Timothy, SIC. IS
a$16.50. Grain freights steady, unchanged. but
ter, eggs cheese and sugar firm and unchanged
Evening star., 1901-03-19
Mr. sponord,. Theme.

Mountains and Human Interests" will
be the subject of discourse by Mr.. A. R.
Spofford at the Columbian University,
Thursday afternoon at 4:15 o'clock Mr..
Spofford's lecture will be to students OF the
university and the public and is the third
in the annual course given at that institu-
tion during the present year.
Evening star., 1901-03-19
Illness of Representative Livingston.

Representative Leonidas F. Livingston
of the fifth congressional district of Geor-
gia is seriously i'll at his home in this
city. 2103 o street. Mr.. Livingston suf-
fered an attack of pleurisy last Wednes-
day and since that time has been confined
to his house. The illness at one stage
threatened to develop into pneumonia.
This afternoon it was reported that Mr.
Livingston was much better, although not
yet out of danger.
Evening star., 1901-03-19
Post once. in the Philippines.

Acting Director General Cotterman of
the Philippine postal service reported to
the Post Office Department today that the
following is complete list of post offices
now in operation in the archipelago: An
geles, .Aparri, Bacolod,S Batangas, Caga-
yam. Calamba, Catbalogan. Cavite Cebu
Dagupan, Iloilo. Jolo, Laoag. Legaspi, Luz
cena, Nueva, Caceres, San Fernando, Pamp,
San Isidro. Santa Cruz, Tacloban, Vigan
and Zamboang.
Evening star., 1901-03-19

Meeting of Weather Bureau Omcials.
Prof. Willis Moore chief Of the weather
bureau. under the authority of Secretary
Wilson. has called the triennial convention
of weather bureau officials at Milwaukee.
Wis, August q to % next. The invitation
was extended by the city through the Bus
mess Mems Association and the Milwau-
kee Press Club. Buffalo; Chattanooga, Den
Yer and San Francisco also were competing
for the honor. About one hundred officiais
viii be present, including Secretary WIZ
son. Chief Moore and experts from the
West Indies. Es !
Evening star., 1901-03-19

Miss Anna Caulfield delivered a lecture
before the Washington Club this morning
on art at the Paris Exposition" Miss
Caulfield was a member of the department
of fine arts at the exposition and had abun-
dant opportunity to study every branch of
art that was on exhibition. Her effort was
decidedly out Aof the ordinary kind of talks
and was warmly appreciated by the large
audience present. She spoke from a thor
ough knowledge of her subject and WAS
both entertaining and instructive
Evening star., 1901-03-19
FIRE AT FREDERICK, MD,

Elevator Containing 10000 Bushels
of Grain q Total LOSS
FREDERICK, Md, March 19-The Noun
tain City Milling Company's large elevator
in this city, containing 10000 bushels of
wheat and corn, was totally destroyed by
fire early this morning. Loss, $4,000; par
TALLY covered by insurance The plant of
the Fout spoke and bending works, ad-
joining the elevator, sustained damage to
the extent of $1,000. The origin Of the fire
Is unknown
Evening star., 1901-03-19
No CHANGE AT LINCOLN,
Legislators Uneasy Over Prospect Of
nm Extra Session.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
LINCOLN. Neb.. March 19.-Today's
joint ballot demonstrated only that the
senatorial situation Is unchanged from its
status OF the past two months. This is the
last week during which the lawmakers
will receive pay for their legislating, and
strenuous efforts are being made to ef-
feet a solution of the deadlock, SO that
no special unremunerated session Will be
necessary.
1t is now plain that nothing can be done
until some Of the present aspirants are elm
mated or new material introduced. Las,
nights conference, from which 80 much was
expected. resulted In nothing.
Today's vote was as follows: d. E. Thomp
son, 80; G. d. Meikiejohn, so: E. H. Hin
shaw. %; Edward Rosewater, Is: F. NJ
Currie. 13: Lorenzo Crounse O. Necessary
to elect, g.