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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
The FOrtifcafiOns Bill ApprOpriates
S7,227 .46l.

The fortif1cation appropriation bill provid-
ing for the coast defenses Of the country
was reported to. the House today by the
House committee on appropriations. The
estimates on which the bill is based aggre-
gate s12, 4G1, l43. of which sum there is rec
commended in the bill appropriation
amounting TO, s7,s27. 461, which is s156.167
less than was appropriated in the previous
Notifications act. In the report made upon
the bill it Is, tstated that the total appro-
priations made fef; Notifications and other
works of defense since 1883, and since the
recommendations of the ''Endicott board"
of 1855, including the appropriations made
in deficiency acts and allotments made from
the national defense fund amount to So
596, DIG. The scheme of sea coast fortifica-
tons contemplated by the Endicott board
and which has been followed by Congress
in the appropriations made since 1888, it is
now estimated Will cost In the aggregate,
$112. 1871, 267, of. which sum there already
has been provided sa1, 324 1916. the engineer
department having received s22.142. 1854 and
the ordnance department, $2S 1872, S42.
Among the more important items in the
bib are: Gun and mortar batteries 81, 16o
O00 search lights for defenSeS in New
York harbor, S150,0O0; Installation of range
and position finders, $4,000; sites for for
titicatiOns. S2UO,GO0; preservation and re-
pair of Notifications $4,000; reconstruc' ION
of Notifications in Galveston harbor S992-
900; armament of Notifications, S3,534, 1874
sea walks and entertainments. 100000; tor
pedoes for harbor defense, $50 900; proving
ground, Sandy Hook. N. j.. ss4,067; Wa
nance and fertilization. board. 100000;
Isham shell and futile thorite, 500, 900.
The bill specifies for the purchase Of
submarine mines and necessary appliances
to operate them for closing the channels
leading to our principal seaports, including
San Juan. 2, R.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
IMMIGRATION OF CHINESE.
Favorable Report to BE Made ON Mr.
,Jenkins' Bill.

The House committee on foreign affairs
today acted favorabiy on the bill of Repre-
sentative Jenkins Of Wisconsin to regulate
the coming of Chinese into this country and
making more effective the present exclusion
laws The bill makes stringent provisions
to prevent the bringing Of Chinese across
the border. One of the provisions OF the
bill is that If any Chinese person shall en-
ter the United States clandestinely or 9TH
erwise without first having obtained from
the proper customs or immigration officer
permission to enter the United States the
Justice Judge or commissioner having juris-
ton shall make a peremptory order for the
deportation of such Chinese person to
China without fnquiring into the right of
such Chinese person to enter the United
States If he, had applied to enter in the
manner provided BY law. and such Chinese
person shall be so deported, even though he
might have been; entitled to enter and re-
main in the United States if he had applied
for such privilege In the manner provided
by law"
Another provision requires masters of
vessels to give bond of $500 for Chinese
person not entitled to enter and who comes
here temporarily, Which bond remains alive
until the Chinese person returns to China
The bill also revises the court practice 80
that conviction Of Chinese Illegally in the
country Is expedited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
INDIAN ATTACK EXPECTED
CITIZENS OF bRIsTow, L. T., AIMING
THEMsELvEs.
Company of,lCaYaIry From Muskosee
Ha. Not Yet Put in an
Appearance.

MUSkOGEE, L T., January 251Citizens
OF Bristow are today arming themselves In
view of threatened attack on the town
by the anti-allOtnlent Creek Indians, who
nave been terrorizing the peaceable red
Skins for several days past. As yet there
are no signs that the threatened attack
Will materialize, but preparations have been
made to meet any emergency.
troops which were expected at Muskogee
today from Fort Reno have not yet arrived.
United States Marshal Bennett returned
this morning from Eufaula, where with
f1xe deputies he visited the home of Chief
Snake, who Is at the head and front of the
disgruntled Creeks.
Snake was MOTTO be found, and Marshal
Bennett left word for him to come to Mus
kogee or Eufaula Immediately for a con-
ference. al
When the marshal entered Chief Snake s
Within twenty minutes fifty light horse
men had gathered about the house.
They were members of Snakes band.
heavily armed, and evidently had been on
picket duty. However. they maintained 81
lence and made no effort to intercept the
marshal as he left the place.
On his return trip to this city Marshal
Bennett came across a seventeen-year-old
under arrest and his father notified that he
Will be held as hostage until the Indians
surrender
Two councils are said to be in progress
among the Indians today-one near Bris-
tow and one at Rush Hill. No hopes are
entertained, however. that the Indians will
decide to desist In their depredations.
EUFAULA, l. T., January 2o.-Disaffect-
ed Creeks are assembling today In large
numbers at Eufaula Square, seven miles
west Of Eufaula. this afternoon Insurrec-
tionary chiefs, including Crazy Snake, are
there. Emissaries of the Choctaws are also
present. Troops en- route from Fort Reno
are believed to have reached Henrietta and
are expected at Eufaula by night. 1t is
believed they will Immediately attempt to
ko hi fnll
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FINANCE AND TRADE
Good Buying Follows Weak Open
ing in Stocks.
ACTIVITY In SOUTHWESTERN GROUP
Goulds Refuse to Sell Their Hold
ings in Wabash.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS


Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, January 25.-After an IT.
regular but generally lower opening to-
days stock market developed a strong tone
as the result of better commission house
demand. The volume of the demand was
not large, but 1t was good In character.
The southwestern issues were I'm espe-
cially good request as the result of a more
general belief in an important amalgama-
ton of the roads in that section.
Iexas Pacific and Missouri Kansas and
Texas were taken in round amounts and
responded easily to the inquiry. The an
nouncement that negotiations relative to
the acquisition of Wabash had been aban-
doned owing to the refusal of the Goulds
to sell their holdings was followed by an
advance In those shares. The character
OF the dealings in the southwestern shares
has been such to insure a successful
outcome. even though first plans fail.
Competent judges of the situation regard
Southern Pacific as possible participant
in these new undertakings. and rumors of
change in the capitalization are again
heard.
Little is heard outside of the roor, on the
subject of the eastern and middle-western
combinations. but 1t Is an accepted fact
that the leading interests are at work I'M
der the surface looking to the ultimate ac-
complfshment of the original program. The
character of the buying in Northern Paci-
fic suggests another important movement
alter on.
Brooklyn Rapid Transit's meeting was
disappointing, fnasmuch as the election
of one new director, representing an I'M
known interest. was not quite up to ex-
pected developments. The stock did not
have the advance which might have fol-
lowed the hoped for changes, but 1t had no
decline consistent with the supposed dis
appointment
The Steel stocks rallied during the ac-
tive periods in the general market. and
the buying was credited to both accounts.
There are no known developments In the
trade situation, but the hope Is general that
self-preservation will result In the adhering
to conservative methods. Pressed Steel Car
Is sold rather freely as the market will
take the stock, and the conclusion IL inev-
table that some large interests are liquidat-
ing. The recent dividend. coupled with some
friction on the subject of management. are
the influences popularity supposed to be be-
hind the selling.
Baltimore and Ohio was sold by a promi-
nent operator and In this instance also
liquidation of long stock was apparent. The
OF business last night would indicate gain
OF between four and five millions to the
banks. The actual gain may be larger In
tomorroW's statement, since some Of last
weeks heavy operations are to be included.
The market was strong during the last
hour, but the volume of business was
small. The dizziness was said to be a well
come innovation to the larger banking in
terests. and the street expects new actty-
fty to be beneficial when it does come as
the result of the clearer field made by the
wedding out process.
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LAST LOOK AT THEIR QUEEN.
Intimate Friends. Army and Navy Of
view Remains.

COWES, ISLE OF WIGHT, January %
The body of Queen Victoria was removed
to the Chapelie Ardente, in the dining room.
this morning by party of blue jackets
from the royal yacht.
The only persons who will be admitted
TO View the remains today will be those
whose names appear on the queens visit
ing list, officers of the army and navy and
Il few prominent residents of the island
The Marquis of Lansdowne, secretary OF
state for foreign affairs; Field Marshal
Earl Roberts, commander-inchiefo of the
forces. and VIM. St John Brodrick secre-
tary of state for war. will be among those
v no will view her majesty's remains.
II has been definitely decided that there
will be no public lying in state.
The arrangements for the funeral are
gradually evolving. The remains of the
queen will be taken to Portsmouth on
beard the royal yacht Alberta. and will
remain on the boat Friday night, Feb
ruary !.
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WASHINGTON TRACTION COMPANY.
Reported in Baltimore That Company
Is to be ReOrganized.


LIS to He Recognized.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BALTIMORE, Md. January 25.-It is re-
ported here today that there Is no longer
much doubt that a reorganization Of the
Washington Traction and Electrict Com
pany Is being seriously considered by i'm
portant interests of the company. It Is
understood that steps have already been
taken by the New York banking houses of
Brown Bros. & Co.. and Konutz Bros. &
Co., and the New York Life Insurance Co.
A plan. 1t is said. has been outlined which
provides for a reduction in the interest on
the consolidated mortgage bonds from AZ
to per cent, and to economic in the op-
Grafton Of the system, which will greatly
increase the net revenue. In the proposed
City and Suburban and the Anacostia and
largely owned in Baltimore, will not be dis
turbed.
Semi-annual interest on City and Subur-
ban fves will be due next Friday at the
office of the Baltimore Trust and Guaran-
tee Company. member Of a New York
house. which was prominent In financing
the Washington Traction and Electric Com
pany. Is quoted as saying that the money
will be paid next Friday. although 1t had
not been deposited at noon today.
Gross earnings OF the present company
OF the SIX months ending December ~
show an increase OF about q per cent
None Of the officers Of the Washington
Traction and Electric Company In this city
would discuss the subject when the dis
patch was brought to their attention, by
Star reporter this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION.
Legislature AdjOurns to Give Com
mittees Time for Work.

mittees Time for Work.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND. Va, January 25-Both
branches of the legislature adjourned over
until Monday. This was done in order to
give the committees on courts the whole
day tomorrow to consider the various bills
providing for the holding of the constitu-
tional convention. There will be big
fight over the basis of representation, and
the date for the convention to meet. The
senate refused to concur in the house res
olution throwing down the bars to general
legislation, and a committee of conference
was provided for.
Interests centers in the democratic eau
Gus to be held tonight for the nomination
of a judge of the court of appeals. The
fight among the four candidates is very
warm one. 1t is generally thought Judge
Whittle will lead on the first ballot, but he
will not receive more than one-third Of
the votes necessary to nominate him. In
the opinion of many people there will be
n deadlock which will not be broken at
this meeting of the caucus. Friends of
w. T. Dupuy will try to force the nominal
ton of a candidate for second auditor to-
night. while Judge Dew's supporters will
oppose the motion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. January 25.-Flour dull and steady.
barrels. Wheat strong; spot and January, 76a76%;
1Ess,e Feb 7sAs5es; March; 77aa77 May, ssA s
bushels; southern BY sample, 7OaI7; do. on grade.
76a77. Corn strong; spot and January z23saa3;
steamer MIXED, XNa42; receipts. BIZ, sl4 bushels;
exports, 843 288 bnshels southern white corn. 4Sa
A.; do. yellow, 42a43h. Oats steady; No. white,
slaslH: NJ. 2 mixed, 2es2s1a; receipts, 24.Sia
bushels; exports. 10000 bushels. Rye dull; No.
els: exports, L, s67 bushels. Hay drm: No. tim
othy. f16.5O Grain freights unsettled and rates to
some ports lower: unchanged. Sugar firm, unchang-
"a. Cheese. butter and.eggs steady. unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
In Honor of Senator Quay.

The Active Maryland Republican Asso-
citation of this city has arranged an elabo-
rate program to be presented tonight in
celebration of the return Of Matthew s.
Quay Of Pennsylvania to the United States
Senate. The meeting will be held under
the auspices of the club, at Metzerott Hall,
ITO and 1112 f street. Invitations have
been issued to the Pennsylvania State As
ISOLATION of Republicans. and other similar
organizations, to be present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
SULTAN SENDS CONDOLENCES.
Expresses His Sympathy With King
Edward In Bereavement.

CONSTANTINOPLE. January 2J-The
text Of the sultan's telegram to King Ed
ward VII, expressing his sympathy over
the death of Queen Victoria, is as follows:
II have received with deep regret the
news OF the death of her august majesty,
the queen, the mother of your majesty
Profoundly moved by this mournful event
hasten 10 express to your majesty my most
sincere condolences"
The sultan has telegraphed to Emperor
William and to Empress Frederick similar
expressions of sympathy.
The grand vizier Hall Rifat Pasha is i'll
with pneumonia. and 1t is expected the dis
ease will terminate fatally
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MRS. MONTGOMERY KILLED.
Shot by the Accidental Discharge of a
Gun.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
FREDERICK, Md, January 25-Mrs.
Margaret Montgomery, wife Of James l..
Montgomery, a highly respected lady Of
Evansville. Frederick county, was acct
dentally shot and almost instantly killed
yesterday. Mrs. Montgomery was at home
with her little granddaughter, when sew
eral strange negroes came to her house.
Fearing that they intended to commit some
outrage, she got the shotgun and took it
into her room.
Mrs. Montgomery put the gun down by
this couch, and then lay down and fell
asleep. In her sleep she struck the gun
W hich fell to the floor, and exploded the
ery's mouth and tore away the entire right
side OF her face. She died q few minutes
later. She is survived by one son, Mr. AL
bert Dorsey of New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
BAND OF ROBBERS BAGGED.
Five Young Criminals Carried High
Hand at Cumberland.

SI'tIdI IJISpdITH 10 The EVENING Star.
CUMBERLAND, Md, January 25.-Chas
Carther, alias Daniel Tucker, the leader of
a gang of young robbers. surprised in their
den. attempted to murder Policeman John
w. Reuchlen. early this morning. One
shot grazed his head, the second smashed
a button on his coat and the third wounded
him in the leg.
Carther and John Wesley Osbourn, son
of Street Superintendent Sylvester Osbourn
attempted to hold up Louis Hirshman,
which led to the raid Carther, Osbourn,
Charles Oberly, aged twenty-one; Waller
Dreyer, aged twenty. and Peter Smith,
aged twenty, are in Jail The gang at
tempted to hold up Gus knieriem and
robbed three stores one night this week
Much merchandise was found in their den
The grand jury will be called in special
session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
Complies With Order of Court.

In connection with the proceedings for
maintenance instituted by Margaret E.
Rodney against Lieut.. Commander Robert
Burton Rodney, United States navy, retired.
the latter this afternoon made payment to
the former of alimony as directed by Justice
Hagner the 18th instant. Therefore the rule
that the defendant be committed to jail as
for contempt Of court was not enforced.
When the matter was reached in court
this morning Lieut.. Commander Rodney
had not made payment Justice Hagner
thereupon signed an order providing that
he be committed unless payment should be
made by 1 o'clock this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
IN MEMORY OF THE QUEEN.
British Embassy Arranging for Ser
vices Day of Royal Funeral.

British Embassy Arranging for Ser
vices Day of Royal Funeral.
The British ambassador is making ar
rangements for memorial services in honor
of the late Queen Victoria to be held at
ST. Johns p. E. Church Saturday, the I'd
proximo, the day upon which the funeral
services over the remains of the queen will
take place at Windsor Castle. Rev. DR..
Mackay- Smith. rector Of st. Johns Church.
will have charge of the religious services at
the church. All thebranches of the United
States government will be represented
on the occasion-the executive. by the
President and his cabinet: the legisla-
tive, by members Of Congress, and the
judicial by members of the Supreme Court.
All the foreign embassies and legations will
be represented.
Rev. Randolph H. Mckim, rector of the
Epiphany Church, will deliver sermon
Sunday morning on the career OF Queen
Victoria. The members of Capital City
Lodge, No. 437, Sons Of ST. George. have ac-
cepted an invitation to be president. The
lodge room of the society has been draped
In crepe, and will so remain for thrty-one
DAYS,
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THE DIPLOMATIC BILL.
Reported to the House This Afternoon
by Chairman Hit.

The consular and diplomatic appropria-
ton bill, carrying something over 81, 7O0, 900
was completed today by the House commit
tee on foreign affairs, and reported by
Chairman Hit. 1t provides $4,000 for pur-
chasing land in Pekin for the United States
legation there, Minister Conger having ad-
vised the extension. Other changes made
by the bill are: Salary of minister to b.
livia, increased from 5000 to $3.50; con-
sulate established at Neuchwang China at
5000, and at Moscow. Russia, at $500;
consulate at Chungking. China, abolished;
consul general at Constantinople made
United States agent at Sofia. Bulgaria, and
salary raised from $500 to 5000. Sew
eral of the minor consulates receive a
slight increase in salary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
TRIAL NEARING THE CLOSE.
Second Hearing in Case of William
NJ. Alexander.

In connection with the case Of William
M. Alexander on trial in Criminal Court
No. 1, for the murder of Matthew Snow.
the defense, at 2:30 o'clock this afternoon.
announced its case closed. The govern
ment thereupon introduced testimony in
rebuttal, all the evidence submitted during
the day being, In effect. the same as was
given at the time of the first trial. The
defense closed its case, and the considera-
ton of prayers was begun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25
DESIRE TO BE MARRIED.

Dutch Queen and Prince Henry File
Formal Deed.
THE HAGUE. January 2o.-An official Of
the ministry OF justice at II o'clock this
morning delivered at the town hall q formal
deed, signed by Queen Wilhelmina and
Duke Henry of Schwerin, de-
claring their desire to be united in matri-
mony. Flags were Immediately hoisted on
the town hall. all churches and other build
ings. The royal banns will be read for the
first time Sunday, January q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-25

After hearing this afternoon, Justice
Cole signed orders declaring the following
to be of unsound mind: Clara Williams,
John A. Norman, Ella V. Fairbanks, Myr-
tie Draper and Rachel Fissell.
The proceedings instituted against VIM.
F. Harris and Dennis Donovan were dis
missed, and the case Of Mr.. Clayton NJ.
Enrich was postponed.
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CAME AS A SHOCK
Announcement That Queen Victoria
Wanted Military Funeral.
TRIBUTE TO Her SOLDIERS
Arrangements for the Funeral
Going on in London.
TO BE ON A GRAND SCALE

Special Cabegram to The Evening Star
LONDON January 25.-Deep satisfaction
prevails because OF King Edwards decis-
ion that the funeral of the late queen shall
be an affair of naval and military splen-
der Among certain classes there was a
temporary shock of surprise when 1t be-
came known that Queen Victoria had ex-
pressed her desire to have her body con-
veyed on a gun carriage.
1t was said: she loved peace above all
things more than all other monarchs.
Why. therefore, should her burial rites be
accompanied with military trapplngs?'
But the nation understood. 1t knew that
the que IN thus chose to accentuate her I'M
quenchable love for her soldiers, and now
one hears only enthusiastic approval of the
gun carriage proposal. Already tens of
thousands of people are taking steps TO In
their seeing as much as possible of the
funeral pageant, scheduled for the first two
days of February.
Private boats are being secured by hun
dreds for viewing the magnificent progress
VI the funeral cortege across the Soient
from Cowes 10 Portsmouth. Warships of
every variety are gathering off Spithead
and more will come, until every British
lighting ship within reach has taken its
position in that vast fleet.
Hotels Will he Crowded.
The hotels at Cowes. Portsmouth and
Windsor flooded with Geographic re-
quests for reserved rooms Windows with
in'provised platform seats along the pro-
posed line of march in London are selling
at unprecedented prices. some of the more
desirable positions bringing 1000 pounds
81 $50.
Grape commands prices impossible for all
except the rich. The shops of London are
overwhelmed with orders for black cloth
ing. One can almost imagine that the ele-
.ment of sorrow Is absent from the pubics
frenzed eagerness to see the coming show.
Parliament learned officially this after
noon of the death of the queen. The Ri.
Hon. Arthur Bafour. first lord of the treas
ury brought the message to the house of
commons from the king, conveying the
mUurnful intelligence.
While the message was being read the
house stood uncovered. Lord Salisbury
read an Identical announcement in the
house OF lords. Both houses passed votes
Of coincidence and congratulation. Adj
journment of parliament will follow until
February II. when there Is possibility
that the king will appear in person to out
line the Legislative program. However. this
j. Il matter that still remains uncertain.
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REGISTER HOwE's. NOVEL PLAN.
To Erect q Statue to Warrington in
BrOOklyn.

Brooklyn.
NEW YORK, January 25.-James r.
Howe. register of Kings county, who some
time ago declared that the fees to which
the incumbent of his Office Is by law en-
titled were excessive and said that he
would not apply them to his own use, to-
day issued a statement outlining his inten-
lions relative to the disposition of those
fees. His proposition is to erect in Brook
Ign a statue of George Washington. pat
termed after the one now standing in
Washington circle, of which Clark Mills
was the sculptor. The entire cost of the
statue will be betrayed by Mr.. Howe, who
has named twenty prominent citizens Of
Brooklyn as a committee to begin the work
at once and carry 1T forward to compile
ton with as little delay as possible.