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Evening star., 1901-03-21

Sales-regular call, IL O'Clock m.-Oapital Trac-
oas hanl i se ils Nisa Gaotype s 70
tsobl, 10 at T1e2, 10 al 1ie2, 10 at xfe2 iSnston
Mo1Gspf oa Ce s ied OS 9. Ssss sss Co. 10 s
las. American Gzphophone com. 100 at 10.
esil-Amsrican GrsphOphone com, 50 at iOss, 100
at 10Y, 80 at lo1s Is at ioH. Mergenthaler Lino-
District Of Columbia Bonds.-s.sos. 1924. funding.
122h bid
Mi.cslIsneous Bonds. Capital Traction Is. 100
trie coli &'g., So bid. o asked metropolitan
road road cert cert ndeSt B. Ss BID Columbia Rarlroad road
bid City and Suburban Railroad 5s, SO bid.
Washington Gas IS, series A, 1Io bid. Washington
deS Gs @p s lo aS ba riscre e1s Iss, sat
indebt. Is, I04 bid. lOe asked chesapeake and Po-
sSn s.cu sna q 0'H 100 gs Sd ssHsS
Market LIST 6s ll0 bid Masonic Han Association
ss g. ios ,S, bid: bid American Graphophone deb 6s. 100
Safe Deposit aud Trust Companies tionsl Safe
Loan and Trust. III bid. ia asked American Sc
curity and Trust, $50 bid. a4o ssked Washineton
Safe Safe, Deposits 50 bid. Union Trust and Storage.
National Bank stocks.-Bsnk of washington. 400
go bid; Fsrns5s and MseAaIiss'. go bid; Sec. s
Snd S iso bid &C, t,sen' s Io s bid ls%s,s sas I
bid. l2o asked. Traders. lsS bid. Lincoln. 122
Railrosd sioeks-oapitaI Traction. KIOSK bid.
104A asked. City and Suburban. % bid, Is asked.
Insurance ocks-Firemen's. 30 bid Franklin.
oorcorsn. ee bid Potomac 10 bid rs asked. Ar
lngton esH bid, 81 asked. German American. 200
1oE bid. Rigss,. ~ bid, asked. Peoples 5s4
bid; 6n asked: Commercial. bid asked. Colo
Title Insurance Stocks. Real Estate T1tie 81 bid
isssoa nas' Sid. ~ .sEsd D,:sriss TIDE.
.TelsPhone stocks.-osesapeake and Potomac. a
bid. 90 asked
Ger os. stOcts;.w w.:sisgson Gas. ssx bid. 20 asted
Miscellsneeus stocks.--Mersenthalsr linotype
xigx BID; ioe asked Lensfcn Monotype. i<t bid.
,c ,,e s:ksS ssked A nsrcsn S.psopsoos con-. ie "a
ls asked; fnennst,c Gen Qrrisfe. % BID :ls
WashingtoH 6feambosf, 161 bid.
En-. divideId 4
Evening star., 1901-03-21
The Alleged Mutiny at Honolulu.

The Treasury Department has investigat-
ed the report of mutGny among Porto
Ricans on the steamer Keauhou In the
harbor of Honolulu bound for sugar plan
tations on the Island of Maui in January,
and finds It to have been highly exagserat-
ed One of the Porto Ricans while under
the influence of liquor. threatened the mas
ter of the vessel with a knife. The master,
who was somewhat timid, instead of con-
fining this man in a cabin, put back to
Honolulu and asked the police to take the
man ashore. AS this man had money be-
longing to other Porto Ricans they object
ed to his being sent ashore, and a police
man was brought on board to protect the
captain until Maui was reached, when the
sobered up and the so-called "mutiny'
ceased
Evening star., 1901-03-21
ASKS FOR PROBATE OF WILL.
Petition Filed i'm Court by Letitia c
MOPrfa.

Letitfa c. Morf OF New York city,
through Attorney A. Leftwich Sinclair, has
filed a petition in the Orphans Court Of the
District Of Columbia in which she asks the
court to admit the last will and testament
Of Lucius 8. Morris. deceased, to probate
and record. as a will of real estate, as well
as one of personal property.
Mrs. Morris explains to the court that she
is the widow Of Mr.. Morris, who died the
18th of December last in this city. where
he had lived for many years. The court is
further Informed that the only heirs-at-
law of the decedent are his son, Lucius r.
Morris, and Letitia Marcia Harwood.
daughter. both of whom consent that the
viii OF their father be probated.
The will Is dated June g. 1897, and In II
certain personal property is given to the
wife and children of the deceased, and lots
Ia and 18 in block 9, Congress Heights. are
devised by him ''to my dear friend Mr..
William II. Selden Of the city of Washing
ton, his heirs and assigns, in consideration
OF his great kindness in having taken care
OF and given me a home during the past
three years.
Mrs. Morris also calls the courts atten-
tion to the fact that no executor Is named
In Mr.. Morris will, and she requests that
letters of administration be issued to her,
Evening star., 1901-03-21
FIRST OF HIS RACE TO PASS
SERGEANT MAJOR DAVIS TRIES EX-
ANIMATION FOR A COMMISSION.
Formerly Attended Local COl0red
schools and Was Major in COIOred
High school Cadet Corps.

Benjamin o. Davis OF the District Of Co
lumbia has the distinction of being the
first cofored man to pass the examination
open to enlisted men of the regular army
for appointment as a second lieutenant.
The result of the recent examination at
Fort Leavenwortll. Kan, has just been re-
ceived at the War Department. Eighteen
enlisted men entered the examination, in
Guiding Davis. who is a sergeant major of
the 9th Cavalry. Twelve of the number
passed. and Davis was third in the order of
merit. He made an average of 81 per cent,
and was particularly strong on tnterrla-
tional law and military science and tao
tics.
Under the law the successful candidates
VIII be appointed to vacancies whenever
they occur. In case of Davis appointment
he will be the first negro private soldier to
rise from the ranks to q commission in the
regular army. His remarkable success re-
fleets credit upon himself and the coiored
schools of the District of Columbia, in
which he received his elementary educa-
ton.
Born and Educated Here.
Young Davis is a son of Mr.. Davis, mes
senger in the Office of the Secretary of the
Interior, and was born and educated in this
city. He has always shown a fondness for
military life, and was so proficient in the
manual of arms that he rose to the grade
of major in the Colored High School Cadet
Corps. At the outbreak of the Spanish war
he volunteered for service in the army and
was appointed a lieutenant in the Sth Reg
iment of Immunes. On the mustering-out
of that regiment he decided to try for a
commission in the regular service in the
only way open to him, which was through
the ranks
He enlisted as a private in the 9th Cav
airy, a coiored regiment, and was soon
advanced to sergeant major of squadron.
He had served in that capacity about a
year when he entered the examination
which has just closed.
Only One COIored Army officer.
There is but one coiored officer in the
army at the present time, Captain Charles
Young of the 9th Cavalry, who is a grad
uate of the West Point Military Academy.
That officer has been Oh detached duty for
several years as military instructor at
Wilberforce College, Wilberforce, Ohio, an
institution for the education Of colored stu
dents.
During the Spanish war he served as
major in aQ Ohio volunteer regiment, and
for several months past has been attached
to the 9th Regiment of Cavalry, one of the
two coiored cavalry regiments in the army.
The colored residents of this city are
very Jubilant over the success Of young
Davis. and predict that he will make a
credftable record in the army.
Evening star., 1901-03-21
TROLLEY CAR JUMPS TRACK.
Six Passengers and the Motorma,
Badly Hurt,

INDIANAPOLIS. March 21.-A car on
the Anderson and indianapolis inter-urban
line. bound for this city. jumped the track
at SuInmitville this morning while running
at high speed.
SIX OF the fifty passengers and Motor
man Truebiood were badly injured.
Among the injured are:
William Trueblood of Marion, conductor:
injured internally: will die.
j. P. Firecoat. Marion, passenger; in
ternally injured: may die
Lemuel Peeler. Marion, a passenger; arm
broken and shoulder dislocated, body
bruised.
J. W. Naylor. Paramount. Ind, passen-
ger; cuts about head and face.
Rev. Willis Hotchkiss, lecturer. Cleye-
land. Ohio- foot crushed
Charles Herne, Marion, motorman; cut
about face
Inability to apply brakes. owing to heavy
snow. is believed to have been the cause
of the accident
Evening star., 1901-03-21
Weak Opening Followed by Good
Buying of Stocks.
MISSOURI PACIFIC STILL BoOMS
Some Important Developments
Expected in II Soon.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. March 2l-opening prices
this morning reflected a hesltating and ir-
regular market and selling was resumed on
q liberal scale In a few Of the specialties
London sent over orders to sell which
aggregated 1900 shares. and this business
had tendency to make the local market
appear heavy and uncertain.
After the first hour the list took on a
more steady tone, and just before noon
some big buying came In and forced a
snarp recovery. Wabash issues were
taken In hand by a strong pool and ad-
vanced easily under steady buying by bro
kers supposed to represent a strong bank
ing interest
simultaneously with this new buying
Morgan activity I'm the Eries became a
feature, sharp rise in the common stock
following enormous dealings The First
and Second Preferred shares advanced in
upon the common stock. The change in
management OF the Erie property is as
sured, and the Hill plan of operation Is
certain OF being employed in this instance
even should there be a permanent hitch I'm
the Northwestern deal.
The anthracite coal trade situation has
improved decidedly, and strike prospects
have diminished. if they have not entirely
disappeared, and the way is now clear for
further discounting of the new rates
Missouri Pacific was well supported
around par. and again there were rumors
of early developments. which Will explain
the recent high prices. After crossing par
on the declining scale thirteen years ago
because of bad times and decreased divi-
dends the stock has reeained its face value
but Is still non-dividend payer.
such a record Justifies expectations Of de-
velopments out of the ordinary. Illinois
Central. Minneapolis and st. Louis, Chicago
Terminal and several other properties show
signs OF steady accumulati ton, and matters
OF interest to shareholders are approaching
final stages.
Peoria and Eastern securities were strong
under the influence Of a favorable decision,
defining the exact position and obligation
of the company's bonds.
Some disappointment was reflected In the
action Of Brooklyn Rapid Transit The
long predicted change in management was
announced after the close of business yes
teroay, but the event seems to have been
discounted in yesterdays market. The new
president comes from a somewhat obscure
western railroad controlled by the Federal
monty described as Standard OIL inter-
ests." The selection is generally consid-
cred to have been wise one, but the ad-
vance in the price Of the stock seems to be
awaiting the development of the new policy
American Sugar was strong and active
under a mixed demand. In which the cover
Ing of short stock was a feature. The
Steel deal Is officially declared to have
been success. although the time for de-
posting old securities has been extended.
The announcement helped sentiment ma
terialiy. The banks are again loosing
money to the subtreasury. but bankers
show no concern on this score since A In
believed bonds will be bought in the open
market II the emergency arises.
Evening star., 1901-03-21
Favors the Allowance.

DR.. Hubert v. Young. sanitary and food
inspector in the District health department,
has requested the Commissioners to allow
him $500 per annum for maintenance of his
horse and buggy. which are required in the
performance of his official duties He
states he has received an offer from the
Agricultural Department of appointment as
meat inspector. and desires on this account
early consideration of his request. Dr.
VIM. c. Woodward, the health Officer
states that DIR. Young's compensation is
but $500 per annum, and he recommends
that his request for the allowance Of the
sum of $500 be allowed. The Commission
ers have the matter under consideration.
Evening star., 1901-03-21
Railway Schedule Submitted.

Mr.. Geo. H. Harries. vice president Of the
Washington Traction and Electric Com
pany. has transmitted to the District Com
missioners a copy Of the schedule OF the
Maryland division Of the City and Suburban
railway, which went into effect the day Of
its transmission. the 18th instant. This
schedule. says Mr.. Harries, will from time
to time during the next week or so need
changing. 1t already developing that there
will be necessity for another car leaving
Riverdale. Md. at o'clock. and lexington,
7:19.
ITO keep you" says Mr.. Harries, fully
informed as to the changes from hour to
hour and day to day. changes rendered
necessary by the ebb and flow of Engaged
traffic, will probably be something of an an
noyance, but we will do the best we can,
and see to it that the Commissioners have
all the figures in due season."
Evening star., 1901-03-21
INTERIOR DEPARTMENT CHANGES


Appointments, Promotions and Resix-
nations Announced Today.
The following list Of appointments pro-
motions and designations was posted In
the appointment division Of the Depart
ment of the Interior this afternoon:
Office of the neutrality-suspicious. Jas.
D. Troy Of Connecticut fireman at s72O,
Promotion, William Gasaway OF Ohio,
watchman. .,S720st tp lieutenant Of watch,
at $40 0Gi. u , ,=siS
Patent oflce-Promotions: Miss Anna n.
Schaeffer OF Ddstrfcfi Of Columbia conyist
at $780, to clerk. atts 600; Mrs. Margaret
e; C. .eae Haewellen IF Georgia, eopyist. at s72o,
Pension ppointment: Harry I.
Collier of Missouri, eopyist, at $500. Pro-
motions: George T. ,Hasiara OF PennsvI-
vania. clerk. at u .60O to assistant chief
of division, at q, ,S00s Joseph -. Bradford
Of Massachusetts. Clerk, ait 81, 400. to n am.
Charles McCartee of Maryland and Mar
shall o. Roberts Or Minnesota. cIerks at
81 200, to 81 ,4OO! Hdfein C. Wigeenhorn cf
Nebraska, clerk. at,!S1 400. to special az
aminer, at 81 800; John w. Stewart Of Naw
York. Charles FH eaah OF Ohio and Charles
NJ Gillette OF New. York. clerks, at 81, 900,
to 1920; Howard ia Hodge Of district of
Columbia and MISS Mary B. Smith of Ken
lucky, copyists. at 1900 to clerks, at 81 600
Reinstatement: Charles A Aiken OF I'LL
nois. copyist. at 500. designations. John
T. Laning Of New Jersey and Ava G..
Garrett of Texas clerks. at $1,000.
Evening star., 1901-03-21
1NcREAsING THE ARTILLERY.

Order Issued for the Organization OF
Twelve New Companies.
Under the army reorganization law, which
provides for an increase Of 20 per cent in
the artillery arm fithe army. an order has
been issued organizing twelve companies of
coast artillery in addition to those now in
service. The number Of these companies.
the place where organized and the officers
assigned to each are as follows:
Eighty-third, Fort Hamilton. N. Y; Capt.
Warren Newcomb, Second Lieut. Gordon
Robinson. ~ &sL.. .ls -----
Eighty fourth, Fort Hamilton. N. Y;
Capt. Oscar A. straub, second Lieut. Rich
ard Furniyaa. 3h'- -5-
Eighty-hfth, Fort Wadsworth. N. T.;
Capt. George w. Gatchell. First Lieut..
Malcolm Young Second Lieut. John A.
Eighty-sixth. Fort wadsworth. n. T.:
Capt Alfred NJ. Hunter, Second Lieut..
Hugh M Dougherty.
Eighty seventh, Fort Slocum, NY; Capt.
Edwin F. McGiacklin. jr.. First Lieut.. Lau-
renee c.. Brown, Second Lieut.. William
Tidball. 81
Eighty-eighth, Fort Trumble, Conn: Capt.
Peyton c. March. First Lieut.. Albert G..
Jenkins. Second. Lieut.. Arthur II. Bryant.
Eighty-ninth, Fort Banks. Mass; Capt.
Sidney 8. Jordan; Second Lieut.. William 8.
Ninetieth-Fort McHenry. Nd; Capt. WI
mot E. Ellis. First Lieut.. Marcellus G..
Spinks. Second Lieut. Dennis H. Currie
Ninety -frst-Jackson barracks, La; Capt
John r! Martin. First Lieut.. Robert e.
Wy1lie, Second Lieut.. Wildurr willing
NinetyLsecond, the Preside Of San Fran
cisco; Capt. Edward Davis, Second Lieut..
Guy p. Carleton -"
Ninety-thfrd, Fort Stevens Ore; Capt. M.
K. Barroll. Second Lieut. AIdin e. Brew
ster. ''Ar- - ~
Ninety-fourth. Fort F1agler, Wash; Capt.
Eugene T.. Wilson, Second Lieut. Raymond
s. Pratt. - "- - >
There are several vacancies to be filed. as
three officers are to be assigned to each
company.
These additional companies are to be
filled by transfers from other companies
and recruitment OF 113 men, and will be or
ganized as former batteries of siege artil-
lery were organized
An additional artillery band Will be or
gantzed by the commanding officer Of Fort
Columbus, New York harbor, and win he
designated as the sth Band, Artillery
Corps.
The sections Of the United States where
artillery has heretofore been located or
where it will be in the future, are to he
divided into districts. A colonel of artillery
will command each district which will in
clude several forts and military posts. A
colonel will have the same authority in his
district that he formerly exercised over a
regiment of artillery.
Evening star., 1901-03-21
baltimore Markef..

BALTIMORE. March 21.-Flour steady unchana
ed; receipts, 4f8 barrels; exports, 4fi2 barrels
Wheat dull and essyi spot and the month, 77As
771s; April, 7sa7SA May. 7SIkaTSaz; steamer No. z
1000 bushels; southern by sample. 70a7sx; do. on
grade, 78AaTs%, Corn dull; mixed, spot. the
mixed 44a44Is eceipts. Isl, ,2Ss bushels; exports,
222, z03 bushels; southern white corn, 4fLka4s3h
do yellow 45a46. Oats frmer; No. 2 white 32aa3
No. mixed, Soas05s; receipts, Il 400 bushels Rye
steady; No. nearby, 57a5S; No. 2 western, 6sa59
receipts. 2022 bushels. Hay steady; No. 1 timo,
thy, $16 25as165O. Grain freights quiet; steam to
Liverpool. per bushel, 1Ad., March; Cork for or.
ter, eggs, cheese and sugar firm and unchanged.
Evening star., 1901-03-21
SITE FOR COAL STATION.
North Coast of Cuba Near Cape Sa
Antonio.

North Coast OF Cuba Near Cape San
Antonio.
The gunboat Eagle has Just completed
survey Of the waters in the vicinity of
Cape San Antonio, Cuba, and her COM
manding officer has reported to the Navy
Department that he found a satisfactory
site for a coaing station on the north
coast of Cuba few miles from Cape San
Antonio No action will be taken by the
Navy Department in this matter, pending
a thorough consideration Of tho complete
mail report of the survey. which Is ex-
pected to reach the department in the
course Of q few days. The Eagle arrived
at Key West yesterday. In case the de-
partment officials approve of the site
named as coaling station, the matter VIII
undoubtedly form the subject of negotia-
tions with the Cuban authorities. 1t Ia
said by naval officers that the establish,
u1ent of q station at Cape San Antonio in
connection with the coaiing station at Dry
1ortngas would give the Uhited States
Practical control Of the Guif OF Mexico.
Evening star., 1901-03-21
To Enlarge Naval Prisons,

The navy is making arrangements to en-
large the naval prisons at Boston and
Mare Island in order to meet the greater
demands for such institutions due to the
recent heavy increase in the naval
strength. Both the prisons are overcrowd-
ed and 1t has become necessary to increase
their capacity. An allotment of $4,000 has
been made for the Boston prison and one
OF $4,000 for the Mare Island prison. The
projected extensions will give the Boston
prison accommodations for 150 prisoners
and the Mare Island prison accommoda-
tions for about 75 prisoners
Evening star., 1901-03-21
Proceedings for Widening Road.

Captain Beach, the District Engineer
Commissioner. stated today that 1t is the
intention of the Commissioners to institute
in a few days the proceedings for the con-
demnation OF land necessary for widening
Adams Mill road from 18th street and
Columbia road to the Geological Park en-
trance. The road is TO be widened to 100
feet, and when SO WideneG, graded and
regulated. is to be a parkway under the
control of the Zoo authorities. 1t is I'M
derstood that about $4,000 is available for
the purpose of acquiring the land neces-
sary to widen the road.
Evening star., 1901-03-21
NEW TRIAL FOR H. A. DAVIS.

FauQufer County, Va, Man Charged
With Attempt to Poison.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND. Va, March 21.-The su-
preme court of Virginia today granted a
new trial in the celebrated case of H. A.
Davis. a prominent man. sentenced to four
years in the penitentiary from Fauquier
county, charged with poisoning the well
OF Thos. Stewart for the purpose of kill
ing Stewart and other persons The court
held that the words "other persons was
too general and that the names should have
been given.
A case in which fifty land owners in Cul-
peper county are Interested was also de-
cided on a technicality. The clerk Of Gull
peper county was enjoined from deciding to
Chas. Baker of Greensville county property
secured under the and-grabbers' law. The
court held that the suit should have been
brought in Greenviile county, where Baker
lived.
Evening star., 1901-03-21
MIR. HITCHCOCK TO REMAIN.
There is No Intention to Appoint Mr..
WOIcOtt,

1t Is stated on high authority that former
Senator Wolcott of Colorado is not to sue
ceed Secretary Hitchcock as the head of
the Interior Department, as published this
morning.
Secretary Hitchcock when shown the
item. said:
80 Tar as am aware there is absolutely
no foundation for the story"
A member of the cabinet stated TODAY
that the President has no intention Of
making any changes in his cabinet further
than selecting a successor to ATTORNEY
General Griggs..
Evening star., 1901-03-21
nIeyements or Naval vessels

The North Atlantic squadron left Pensa-
cola today for Culebra Island. The Iowa
has left San Diego Tor San Francisco. The
Buffalo left woosung today for cayite. The
Leonidas has arrived at Pensacola. The
Potomac has arriyea at Key West The
Pompey arrived at Hong Kong today. The
Hartford has left Boston for the New
York yard. .-ss.fs.E y as
Evening star., 1901-03-21
Recommend. Acceptance.

The District computing engineer, Mr. C.
B. Hunt. has recommended to the Commits
sioners the acceptance OF the proposal of
F. w. Huidekoper to grade 36th street be-
tween the New Cut road and u street for
$3.50. Mr.. Hunt also recommends that the
acceptance Of Mr.. Huidekoper's proposal
be conditioned on the present surface con-
ditionS as to macadam roadway being re-
stored after the street has been brought
to grade. 1t Is expected his recommenda-
tions Will be approved by the Commits
sioners.
Evening star., 1901-03-21
Brasil Reduces Export Duties ON Rub.
ber.

The state of Amazonas, Brezil, desiring
to develop the rubber trade in that sec
tion, offers a reduction Of 10 or Is per cent
of the export duties on rubber. and permis-
sion to cut and pack in its own bonded
stores to syndicate that will take charge
of the trade. according to information re-
ceived at the State Department from
United States Consul Kenneday at Para.
81 600 0OO
Evening star., 1901-03-21
CHIEF clerk RESIGNS.
Mr. George MAI1en, VIII BE Succeed
ed MI. y. Masten.

George II. A6ilem: chief clerk to w. M
johnson. first assistant postmaster general
rendered his Resignation this afternoon. to
take effect ARFg THE reason given by
Mr.. Allen fors4lalA action is fll-health.
J. M. MasteR superintendent Of mails at
Brooklyn, N. Y.,. has been appointed to fill
the vacancy.
Mr.. Allen ah one time was editor Of the
Terre Haute Expsessx Coming to this city
several years ago he became the Washing
ton correspondent of the San Francisco
Call. He was appointed chief clerk to the
first assistant postmaster general by Mr..
Heath. July a. 1885,
Mr.. MasteMIwhsrfor long time employ
ed In the Office OF the second assistant
postmaster general He was assigned to
duty at Brooklyn two years ago.
Evening star., 1901-03-21
mprovements At Montevideo.

improvements ut Montevideo,
The State Department has received from
United States Minister Finch at Motne-
video a copy and translation of the con-
tract for the improvements Of the port Of
that city. The papers are hled tor refer
ence In the Department OF State.
Evening star., 1901-03-21
The Vice President Accents.

Vice President Roosevelt has accepted
honorary life membership in the Army
and Navy Club of this city. Under a rule
of that club, invitations to such member
ship are extended to the President and
Vice President of the United States and
the Secretaries of War and Navy Presi-
dent Mckinley. ex-Presdent Cleveland
Vice President Roosevelt and ex-Vice Pres
idents Stevenson and Morton are members
of the club
Evening star., 1901-03-21
VIII Be KempfP's Flaxshtp.

The battleship Kentucky, which recently
arrived out at Cavite from the United
States. has been assigned by the Navy
Department to be the flagship of Rear Ad-
miral Kempf, the Newark, which has been
that officers flagship up to the present
time. having been ordered home to be re-
paired at the New York navy yard.