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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
Two Wills Filed.

The will, of William F. Eaton, dated Sep
TENDER Fl, 1894, was filed this afternoon
for probate. The Washington Loan and
Trust Company is named executor. The es-
tate of the testator Is bequeathed to his
wife, Emma 8. Eaton, and his daughter,
Estelle Eaton.
According to the terms Of the will Of
James Raglan. dated January 8, 1894. and
also filed with the register this afternoon,
Margaret Raglan, wife of the testator, is
the sole beneficiary and executrix.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
MRS. RAIHaiN INDICTED.
Charged With Accidental Poisoning
of Her Husband.

of Her Husband.
NEW HAVEN. Conn, January 2-The
report of the coroner's inquest in the Rath-
bun poisoning mystery, which has been
absorbing public attention for the last
week, was made public today. 1t finds that
the death of William Ra hbun was caused
by poison put into the coffee of boarder.
John F. Hart, by Maria Ann Rathbun. wife
of William. The intention Of Mrs. Rath-
bun according to the coroner's finding
was to secure the death of Hart, with
whom she Is declared to have had Illicit
relations
Jealousy because of Harris neglect OF her.
and his attentions during the last few
months t. another woman, is ascrbed in
the co!oners report as the motive for Mrs.
Rathbun's alleged act. The poison was put
into hart's dinner pal, and Rathbun drank
some of the coffee, when Hart declared 1t
had peculiar taste and burned his stom-
ach. Both men were afterward taken SEX,
but Hart recovered.
Mrs. Rathbun has been arrested on war
rant charging her with murder.
John +. hart was also formally arrested
a warrant charging him with intimacy
with Mrs. Rathbun.
1t is said that his arrest is partly for the
purpose Of keeping him for a witness
against Mrs. Rathbun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
No Appropriation Available.

Reporting upon a request made to the Dis
trict Commissioners by Messrs. VIM. H.
Saunders & Co. and others for the erection
of f1re-alarm box near the corner Of 18th
and Q streets, the electrical engineer states
that there is no appropriation available for
the purchase and erection of additional fire
alarm boxes during the present fiscal year.
He also states that there Is box at 18th
and P streets, and one at 18th street and
New Hampshire avenue, both Of which, he
thinks, are readily accessible to the resi-
dents Of Q street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
Stocks Opened Strong and Invited
Realizing Sales.
POOLS BOUGHT ON THE BREAKS
Erie Was Again Bought Largely
by Strong Interests.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. January 1.-The relief felt
in London by the absence of new financial
disturbances over the first Of the year was
shown by buoy ant stock market at that
center this morning. The advance In the
American department reached substantial
proportions. Erie and Pennsylvania Cspe-
cialiy gaining more than q full point from
Mondays local c.osing. In consequence OF
this demand the opening level on this side
was steady in the main, but few shares
were advanced smartly under large deal
ings.
Realizing sales became conspicuous at
the advance and early prices gave way to
lower range. which tended to pnsettle the
market for time
Around the noon hour the various pools
came to the front and were aggressive buy
ers Of their several specialties Erie issues
were advanced to new high points under
liberal dealings and the buying interests
reported an intention to force a substantial
advance from the best level yet recorded
The first preferred stock will earn a divi-
dend, and per cent payment is regarded
as certainty.
The second preferred has value along the
same line, the limited amount of the issue
making 1t a rather simple matter to pro-
vide for dividends on 1t once the road be-
gins its system of economies and progress
methods. 1t is argued that the acquisition
Of the Pennsylvania Coal Company merely
served to revive interest In Erie and that
the public has only begun to appreciate the
true significance OF that transaction.
st. Paul, Northern Pacific and the AtchI-
sor issues We're very strong under good
buying by the interests heretofore conepicu-
Gus in advancing them. There was consid-
cradle profit-taking In Northern Pacific by
London. the demand going to Union Pacific.
This latter stock has done very well In the
market on its merits and has made q sub
stantial gain in price without the assistance
OF any unusual development.
The Vanderbilt shares were well bought
and the street relies upon some significant
development IN that quarter at an early
day.
The Steel stocks were in better demand
as the result of higher prices, and a better
demand in the trade. Manipulation helped
the movement, but there Is still evidence
that the railroad stocks are the favorites
Wl.h the public. The steel shares should
have period Of higher prices. Shortly,
however. since the trade revival and talk Of
early dividends come together opportunely
Federal Steel, Tennessee Coal and Iron and
the Tube shares were in good demand
American Sugar was active and decid-
eddy irregular. A reduction in the rates
Of the refined product was followed BY
mixed selling. but the Boston pool seemed
willing to increase it's line on the way
down. Money ruled around ~ per cent and
Is expected to work easier. The Bank OF
England rate tomorrow Is awaited with
considerable interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
Naval Orders.

Mai. ]. 8. Wilkins. additional paymaster,
u s. ". now at Marysville, Ohio. has been
ordered to San Francisco for assignment
to duty.
Lieut.. r. P. Rifenberick, jr.. 10th In
fantry. now at Cincinnati, has been as
signed to recruiting duty at Columbus bar
racks, Ohio
The leave granted First Lieut.. M. NJ
Cloud, assistant surgeon. has been extended
six months on account Of sickness.
Capt. c. j. Barclay has been ordered to
the Boston navy yard.
Commander N. ]. j. Patch. to the Wash
ington navy yard for ordnance instruction.
Commander 8. M. Ackley. to the Norfolk
navy yard.
Assistant Surgeon ]. M. Brister, to the
Independence.
Civil Engineer c. P. Asserson, to retire
January 5.
Carpenter +. ]. Harte, to the Norfolk
navy yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, January 2.-Elour active and high
er; western supe: 81. 4Sa$2 ST. do. extra, $2eOa$S
d. family, sss5ass7o; winter wheat. patent. $3.50
ports. o. eco barrels. Wheat frmer; spot and Jam
steamer No. red, 74Ba74N; receipts, %, $50 bush.
els; southern wheat BY sample. 7oa77A; do. on
IKal1K; February. 41Na42; March, 42a42H;
steamer mixed 41a41A; receipts, 900. 038 bushels;
a4sh; do. yellow, 41ha42hs. Oats nrm; No.
white 314a32; No. mixed, 2sa2s1a; receipts. TO-
500 bushels. Rye dull; No. 2 nearby, so; No. 2
western, 81; receipts. 7bs bushels. Hay quiet and
steady; No. Timothy, SIT. Grain freights quiet
uary; Cork for orders. per quarter. &c. 3D. January
Sugar firm; sranulated, SEQ. Cheese and butter
steady, unchanged. ESGs steady; fresh, 24a25.
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PROPOSED NAVAL RESERVE.
Plan Embraced in a Bill to BE In
trOduced.


trOduced.
A bill will be introduced in Congress
upon It's reassembling for the formation OF
a naval reserve based upon plans prepared
by board composed Of Admiral Dewey,
Rear Admiral Chowninshield and Capt.
Evans. The features of the bill are the
limitation of the reserve force to a total
of 10000 men, the officers not to exceed
600 in number, made up of ensigns lieuten-
ants Gunior grade) and lieutenants. The
term of enlistment is fixed at five years
Ex-naval officers, yacht owners and mas
tiers of ocean steamers may be commits
stoned ieutenants at 5000 per year for
the first grade. $50 for the second year
and 800 for ensigns. Enlisted men are
limited to $50 per year. and are to be pro-
vided with two uniforms and a sleeping
outfit. Not less than thirty days service
each year on a naval vessel Is required.
Naval reserve officers are to be borne upon
the naval register, the officers and men are
exempted from jury and militia duty. are
entitled to hospital treatment, pensions and
admission to the Sailors Home on the
same terms as regular sailors. An appro-
priation of 800 900 is proposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
WASHINGTON IN THE PAST.
Early Theatera Here and Old Houses
at Greenleafs Point.

Early TheaterA Here and Old Houses
at Greenleafs Point.
Two papers Of interest will be read at the
next meeting Of the Columbia Historical
Society. which will be held in the banquet
hall of the Shoreham Monday evening at 8
o'clock. Some account Of the old families
and houses in the locality known as Green
leafs Point will be given by Mrs. JEANNE
Tree Rives, while paper. which is the re-
suit of much research and original work,
will be read by Mr.. A. I. Mudd on the
early theaters Of Washington.
The beginnings Of theatrical representa-
lions in this city are coincident with the
opening years Of the past century, and the
location Of the early playhouses and the
character of the plays is a subject about
which there Is little known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
SEVERE COLD IN COLORADO.
Heavy Losses Reported Among Il
Stock on the RanGea.

WALSENBURG, Col, January 2.-The
weather in this vicinity is the coolest in
several years. This condition was preceded
by a snow storm lasting several days. The
present severe cold will cause the loss Of
considerable stock on the range. Reports
are coming in of heavy losses Of sheep.
One herd ranging east Of this city Is
reported to have lost fully so per cent
Most of this loss was occaSioned by the
sheep piling on top of each other to escape
the cold and snow and smothering those
underneath. Losses Of cattle are also re-
ported
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02

opposed to the Bill Cutting Down the
States ADDOrtiOnment.

Representative Steele of Indiana said to-
day that the Indiana delegation in the
House was unalterabiy opposed to the pend
ing reapportionment bill, which proposed to
reduce the representation of that state in
the House by one member. He was not
able TO say however, whether the efforts to
amend the bill would be successful or not.
Several other states We're in the same pre-
diCament, or worse, under the terms of the
bill, and they would try to obtain relief
lie thought II would be preferable to
lower the membership of the House and re-
duce all states alike if it Is not proposed to
increase the membership to a point where
no state would be reduced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
Shot in Disreputable Resort.

PHILADELPHIA, January 2-Wm. Nc
Gonigls aged twenty-three years. was shot
and killed late last night in . furnished
room house. Six men and three women.
all inmates OF the house. arc under arrest.
The tragedy was the direct result Of a
New Year jollincation McGonigle. who was
In charge Of the place during the absence
Of the proprietress. attempted to quiet q
disturbance IN one Of the rooms In which
were two men and several women. A
quarrel ensued. during which McGonigle
was shot through the heart.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
BRIEFs IN 1xsuLAR CASES.



Court.
The first briefs to be filed In the cases in
volving the relation Of the United States
to their insular possessions. which are 10
be argued in the Supreme Court Of the
United States next week. were submitted
today. There are eight Of the cases and
briefs were fled in two Of them, viz.. the
cases Of Carlos Armstrong and Of Samuel
B. Downes.
In both cases the briefs represent the
parties opposing the contentious OF the
government.
The Armstrong case comes to the Su-
preme Court from the Court OF Claims.
Armstrong is a British subject doing bus
mess in Ponce. p. R., and he sues to re-
cover tariff duties collected on goods I'M
ported into Porto Rico from New York,
Philadelphia and Baltimore.
The court of claims decided against him.
and he appeals from that decision. The
brief in this case was filed by MIR. John C.
CLANCY on behalf of Mr. Armstrong.
The brief in the Downes case was fled
by F. R. Coudert, jr In this case excep-
ton is taken to the imposition of duties on
goods imported into the United States from
Porto Rico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
sIx-DAY BICYCLE RACE.
Event Begun at Park Square Garden
in Boston.

Event Begun at Park Square Garden
a., in Boston.
BOSTON, January 2-Ten men started IN
the six-day bicycle race at Park Square
Garden today, the pistol being fired at 1903
pm. Among the riders was Gougoltz, who
1t said last night had given up.
Walthour. McEachern, Stinson, Babcock
and Kaser punched at once and took their
place at the head Of the contestants. The
4OOth mile was finished just after the start.
t:1e time for the distance being 20 hours
and 80 seconds.
Apparently there was some opposition to
the temperance of Gougoltz, who from
the start was compelled to trail the other
riders. Several times he tried to squirt,
but the other men would not permit him to
gain the slightest advantage, and each
time he was compelled to fall back to the
rear. -
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samueIy. r. Htll Dead.

PHILADELPHIA, January 2.-Samuel ".
R. Hill. general agent Of the Adams Ex-
press Company in this city, died at his
home in this city today. Death was due
to pleuro-pneumonia. He was about fifty
eight years old and had been thirty-nine
years in the service Of the company, work.
ing his way from an humble position to
that of general agent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
FAMOUS ARMY NURSE DEAD.
Mrs. Anna Norris H0istein Dies a
NOrristOwn, Pa.

Mrs. Anna Norris Hoistein Dies mt
Norristowm, Pa.
NORRISTOWN Pa, January 2.-Mrs.
Anna Norris Ho!stein, widow Of Major WILL
liam Hayman Hostein. and a famous army
nurse. IS dead at her home in Red Hill,
near here. She was seventy-six years old.
From 1872 until the close o. the war Mrs.
Holstein was engaged in the hospital SER
vice and after the battle of Gettysburg
she was matron-in-chief of a hospital where
5000 seriously wounded men were looked
after.
1t was mainly through her influence that
Washington's headquarters at Valley Forge
were purchased, restored and made acceSs1-
bic to the peup.e. She was regent OF the
Valley fOIsl Centennial and Memorial AS
s2ciatiUn, and until recently was regent of
Valley FGIge Chapter Daughters Of the
American Revolution, anu an active mem
bel -. ,ne montgomery County Historical
Society.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
RIVER AND HARBoR BILL.
Expected to Be Reported to the House
Tomorrow.

The House committee on rivers and har-
bors met this afternoon at 2 o'clock to COM
plete the river and harbor appropriation BILL
1t Is expected that 1t will be reported to the
House tomorrow. 1t has not been decided
whether the river and harbor bill or the re-
apportionment bill shall have the right of
way in the House this week.
The bill will provide. in addition to the
local items heretofore published in The Star
a provision authorizing the survey of the
harbor of Alexandria. Va. with the view to
improving the channel and Hunting creek,
A survey also authorized Of Coan river q
tributary of the lower Potomac river
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
A Grateful cuban's Benediction

Grateful Cuban's Benediction.
The adjutant general has made public q
cable message received from General Wood.
dated Havana, December 81, saying that
he has received the following telegram
from the mayor Of Colon. Cuba: "In the
name Of the people. and In my own. greet
President Mckinley and yourself. Wish
greatness and prosperity to the United
States As q guarantee Of liberty In Ameri-
ca az well as happiness to the American
people and the army in the new century as
q grateful acknowledgment OF q redeemed
people"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
Addttiona1 Gaze Of smallpox

An additional case Of smallpox was re-
ported to the health officer this afternoon,
the afflicted person being Nathan Addison,
colored, residing at 6O9 Gordon avenue
northeast. between I'd and Sd, and q
streets. The history Of the case has not
yet been learned. The patient was sent 10
the hospital and the usual precautionary
measures taken by the health department
OficiQla
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATURE.
United States Senator to Be Elected
Next Week..

CONCORD. n. H, January 2-The 1O7th
session Of the New Hampshire legislature
was opened today.
The senate organized by the choice with
out dissent of the republican candidates
named last evening. Bertram Ellis is pres
ident and Judge Thomas F. Clifford of
Franklin is clark.
The house organized by the choice Of the
republican caucus nominees, Cyrus H. Lit
tie for speaker and Henry E. Brock, clerk.
Tomorrow the inauguration of Governor
elect Jordan will complete the business of
the first week of the session. Next week
the election of a United States senator will
be held
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
CHARACTERISTICS LEGISLATURE.
Both Houses OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES t.
LIE Sworn In Tomorrow.

BOSTON. January The one hundred
and tWenty-second great and general court
of Massachusetts was convened today. The
members Of both senate and house were
swo.L IL % the governor ai,el winch each
branch organized by the selection Of a pre-
siding officer, clerk. chaplain and sergeant
alarms. No further business was trans
acteI, and both bra clles adjourned shortly
aI,er noon lujI tom 1lrCw. when w. Muir
ray Crane VIII be sworn for his second term
Is governor before a Joint session of both
b-atnches.
In the senate Rufus A. Souie was elected
chosen SDedheI.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
WILL RENOMINATE MR.. FRYE.
Maine Regulators VIII Caucus a
Augusta Tonight.

Maine Legislators VIII Caucus Mt
Augusta Tonight.
AUGUSTA, Maine January 2-The sew
entieth Maine legislature met today for or
ganization with only eight members of both
bodies absent, The session. was brief one,
and adjournment until tomorrow was taken
before noon. The oath of office was ad-
ministered to- the members Of the two
bodies by Governors Powers. and then Of
ficers nominated last evening were elected
A joint republican caucus will be held to-
night to nominate state officers and also
to renominate United States Senator VIM.
p Frye. -
The Inauguration of Governor-elect John
F. Hill will take place at noon tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
Big paattera. Plant Burns.

PITTSBURG. Pa. january 2-The extern
sive pattern plant af 8. Jarvis, Adams &
Co.. corner ofqd3th and Aetna streets. in
this city, was oalmodt completely destroyed
by fire today. Together with large num-
Der Of valuabaet patterns and molds. The
loss Is estimated at 100000. and is covered
by insurance. .,Ehe fire was caused by a de.
fectivs electric swire connection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02

President Charles j. Macdonald of the
Chicago Golf Club, CORNER amateur cham
pion, and one Of the best golfers In the
United States. will sever his official connec-
ton with Chicago golf when the annual
election Of the Wheaton organization at Chit
cago takes place. January 10. Mr.. Mac
donald, whose business interests demand his
residence in New York. will be succeeded by
Robert 9. Mccormick. one of the pioneer
members Of the Club. The nominating
committee announced its selection Of Rob-
ert 8. Mccormick for president. Mr..
Macdonald, the retiring president. won the
first amateur championship Of the United
States Golf Association at Newport In 1895.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02

CHESTER, Pa, January 2-Harry Nuss-
baum and Herbert Francis. both ten years
old. were drowned yesterday. They were
playing on thss ice.- (which broke. precipi-
tating Harry Into the water. Albert at
tempted to rescue his companion, when the
ice gave way beneath him and both sank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02

SEATTLE, Wash, January 2-The pub
lie library Of Seattle was burned to the
ground last night. The fire originated in
the basement, possibly from the furnace
The total stock Of books, numbering 5000
volumes and valued at at least $4,000, are
a complete loss. The building was built
about ten years ago at a cost Of nearly
SEQ, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
TROUBLE IN VENEZUELA AvERTED
State Department Advtces From Min
lister LOOMS.

StHte department AdVtceB FFOm MIn-
lister LOOmis.
Minister Loomis, at Caracas. has advised
the State Department that the impending
trouble over the conflicting asphalt con-
cessions has been averted for the present.
There Is no detail In the minister's dis
patch, but it is gathered that he has in
duced the Venezuelan authorities to sus-
pend arbitrary action looking to the eject
ment Of some of the concessionaries until
there can be had a calm, judicial determt-
nation of the merits of the conflicting
claims.
1t is probable that the arrival of the gun
boat Scorpion at La Guira has also been a
potent influence in bringing about the pres
ent stay of proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
Reaueata AnnroYal.

Mr.. Henry NJ Hoyt. president Of the re-
form school for girls, has requested the
District Commissioners to approve the an
pointment of John A. Fraser as assistant
engineer at the institution, in place of Floyd
B. Daughert, dropped from the rolls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02

LANSING. Mich. January 2.-The two
houses of the Michigan legislature convened
at noon today and proceeded to organize
by electing officers nominated in the repub-
lican caucus last night, with John J. Car
ton as speaker Of the house and r. B.
LOOMS as president Of the senate. Owing
to the drawing Of seats the house did lit
tie other business. The joint session for
the purpose Of hearing the messages Of the
retiring and incoming governors will prob
ably be held Thursday afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
Funeral of Col. Lumnn.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

CUMBERLAND. Nd. January 1.-The
funeral Of Col Theodore Luman. clerk OF
tho court, took place from the First Presby.
terrain Church here this afternoon and was
probably the largest in the history of Cum
berland. Rev. DR.. James e. Moffatt. the
pastor, oficlated, assisted by Rev. A. ]. Gill,
pastor Of Centre Street Methodist Episco-
pal Church, brother-in-law Of the deceas-
ed. A special train was run from the min
ing region and representative citizens were
present from Garrett and Washington coun-
ties and from Baltimore and Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02

Production rRf the Precious Metals.
PORTLAND Ore. January 1.-The gold
production froOre8qp for the year 1900
amounted to tsa779Oo0. The lumber out
put Of the state for the year amounted to
808. 100, 600 feet.
HELENA. Mont. January 2-E. B. Bra
den, United States assayer in this city, es-
Inmates the production of gold in Montana
In 1900 to have been 1890, Goo an increase
Of $500, 900 as compared with the previous
year; silver, $40, 600. decrease of 1884,
GOO
The production Of Utah. over which Mr.
Braden has Jurisdiction. Is estimated at
"A. 100. 600 gold and $60Se 600 silver, an In
crease Of Sill. $50 gold and 81, s12 silver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02

William Wilson, .colpred,. aged twenty-five
years. was struck by. q Gar OF the City ana
Suburban railway while riding across the
terday. afternool. and was badly cut and
bruised. He was taken to the emergency
Hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-02
Policemen Appointed.

Judge w. Hall and James l.. Daniel were
this afternoon appointed policemen to sue
coed C. H. Willingham and ]. B. Limbaugh
respectively, whose designations took effect
December 81, 1900.