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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-08
AGUfNALDo BUYS DIAMONDS.
Filipino Leader to Be Moved Into Bet
ter Quarters,

MANILA. April Ss-fieneraI Macarthur
says it is impossible to make a statement
concerning Aguinaldo now.
Ii is possible that Aguinaldo will soon
be removed from the Malacanang Palace
to large house. with pleasant grounds
No. 90 General Solano street, fashionable
quarter of the city. beside the Pasig river,
which is being renovated and prepared for
occupancy.
Aguinaido Is purchasing diamonds and
other jewels He continues to receive GER
tain visitors. but newspaper correspondents
are excluded.
1t is said that the manifesto which Agui-
naldo has been preparing has not yet been
signed, and it is added that Aguinaido is
reluctant to comply with the conditions.
1t appears that the majority of the Fill
pinos In Manila diStruSt Aguinaido and dis
like to see him accorded special favers.
They say he ought to be severely pun
ished.
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Police of Red Bank, N. j., Arrest Boy
With Tramp,

NEW YORK. April S.-The police of Red
Bank. n. J., believe they have in custody
Willie Mccormick. the boy who disappear
ed mysteriously from his home in High
Bridge, n. Y, twelve days ago, and who
was supposed to have been kidnapped. A
boy who the police say answers the de-
scription of the missing lad was arrested
in Red Bank today in company with a
tramp. with whom he had been begging
around the town. When taken to police
headquarters the boy appeared to be great
ly frightened and it was with great diff
Guilty that the police could get him to talk
He finally said his name was Willie Ely,
and that his home was in Trenton. The
New York police have been notified of the
capture and will send a detective to Red
Bank to try to identify the lad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-08
TRACK IN BETTER SHAPE.
Good-Sized Crowd Attends Racing at
Benning Today.

GoOd-Sfzed Crowd Attends Racing at
Benning Today.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BENNING RACE TRACK, April s.--The
last week Of the spring meeting Of the
Washington Jockey Club opened this after
noon with another good crowd to witness
the racing. The wind of yesterday and last
night did much toward drying up the track,
and it was in fair condition, although slow.
The days card was a well-filled one, with a
steeplechase over the full course. The
meeting will continue every day this week,
concluding Saturday. when an unusually
attractive program will be run. including
the second half of the Benning spring
handicap and repetition of the hunters
steeplechase.
Entries for Tomorrow.
Following are the entries for tomorrow:
First race, six furlongs, eight entries-Ni-
trate. 101; Back Talk, lis; Robert Waddeli,
los: Magic Light, 11s; Momentum. 120:
James J. Corbett, 1O1; Aminte, 96; The
Tramp, IS.
Second race, two-year-olds, half mile,
six entries-Ten Hymns, ITO; Warm Time,
107; All About, 107: Larcor, 107; Altheola,
Ill: Sister Juliet, 1O7.
Third race, maiden, hurdle. mile and a
half, eleven entries-Roxburg, 141: Jim
Blackburn. 1853; Charawind, 141; The Bur-
lington Route. 1874; Manlius, Isl: Hopeful,
1o5: Berto. 151; Buckeye Bob, Isl; Conn
over, Isl; Earn, 1853; Emory, Isl.
Furth race, selling, seven furlongs, six
entries-The Rogue, 80; sKing's Favorite,
81 luminosity, SO; "Ginki. 80; *Curtsey, 80;
Cherished, 81.
Fifth race, five furlongs, six entries--Mid-
night Chimes, 1OS; Toluca 101; Glad Hand,
1O5: Mrs Daniel, 104; Revonah, 104; Ger
trude Elliott, 96
Sixth race, mile and fifty yards, selling,
thirteen entries--kirkwood, no; Beau Ideal,
107: Chas. Estes, 1O5: Thermos, 103: Mon
mouth Boy, 1903; Elsie Skip, 101; Aiard, SO;
'Handvice. "a: *Ginki, "a; sRobert Metcalf.
101: "Tony Licalzi, 102; island Prince. 105;
sCherish SO.
Apprentice,
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Mr.. Whites Inquiry.

Mr.. Robert E. L. White has written the
District Commissioners complaining of the
abandonment and removal of the tracks of
the Brightwood Railroad Company at the
Florida avenue terminal point, and ask
ing to be informed by what authority the
change was made. Mr.. White claims that
1t Is the duty of the railroad to bring pas
sengers to and take them from Boundary
street, and that it has no legal right to re-
qulre them to walk square to and from
this new place of stopping it's cars. He
asks the Commissioners to enforce the law
adding that If the patrons of the road fan
to receive relief at their hands they will
resort to legal proceedings.
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CUPID IN CHARGE.
Personally Conducts Tour in Which
V1rGfnians Are PrincfpaIa.


VfrGfnians Are PrinciDaIs,
Easter Monday at the national capital
was marked by the arrival of several train
loads of excursionists from Richmond and
other points in Virginia. A rumor gained
circulation that Cupid was personally con-
Quoting the entire party. Foundation for
this report was apparent at the city hall,
where an assistant to the clerk of the SUI
preme Court of the District of. Columbia
was kept busy issuing licenses to wed
Up to late hour this afternoon mar
riage licenses had been issued to the fol-
lowing Virginans:
John William Starke and Anna L. Meen-
ley. both of Richmond; Richard v. Jen-
nings of Newport News and Hattie p
Clarke OF Henrico county; Ben Hockelmar
and Mary Goldsby, both of Richmond
Sydnor Tinsley and Cora Lee Powell, both
of Richmond; William J. Bowls and Mary
J. Bolton. both of Richmond; John J. Gala
han of Richmond and Maggie J. Stewart
OF Dinwiddie county; Ernst II. Menzer and
Mamie V. Olive. both of King George
county.
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THEFT OF WATCH ALLEGED.
The Accused Deposits $25 to Guar
antee Appearance in Court.


antee Appearance in Court.
Mrs. Violet Stilletti. who states that her
husband is an Italian count. was arrested
today by Detective Browne and taken to
police headquarters to answer a charge Of
theft. The warrant alleges that she took
a watch and chain from the house of Mrs
Shryock of 241o 18th street.
Mrs. Stilletti lives at 126 E street north
east. Shortly after Mrs. Shryock missed
her tlmepiece she wrote a letter to .the
countess, suggesting that the latter was
probably playing a joke on her. To this
the countess wrote an indignant reply
About the same time the cook In Mrs
Shryock's house received an anonymous
letter accusing her Of the theft.
Detectives Brown and Lacy investigated
the case and the arrest was the result
The watch was pawnad for $3.50 In the
name Of Mrs Shryocks Cook and the lat
ter's address was also given. Today, when
the countess was arrested as the person
accused OF pawning the watch, she in
dignantly denied the accusation.
Inspector Boardman accepted $25 collat-
eral for her appearance in court tomor-
row.
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REMOVAL OF GUARDIAN.
Court Takes Temporary Charge of
Flora HallOwell.

In the matter Of the guardianship OF
Flora Hallowell, which has been on hear
ing for several days before Justice Cole,
in the Probate Court, and which has at
tracted considerable attention, an order
was signed this afternoon removing Mrs.
Eliza NJ. Maxim as guardian. This action
was taken at the request of Miss Hallowell.
Justice Cole, in dosposing of the matter.
remarked that he would assume the duties
of guardian for a few days It is under
stood that the girl is to go to live with
the family of Mrs. Dewhirst. and at the
expiration of reasonable period. IL she
should be satisfied to remain there. the
court will appoint Mrs. Dewhirst or the
husband of the latter guardian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-08
THE FIRE RECORD,
Chief Parriis Makes Report for Month
of March,

The report of Mr. Joseph Paris, the chief
engineer of me District fire department,
for the month of March, 1901, shows that
during that period there were forty-two
regular alarms of fire sounded, decrease
OF nineteen as compared with the previous
month and decrease of three as compared
with the month of March. 1900 Five Of
these alarms were false. There were also
thirty-three local or silent alarms sounded
during the month, and five of these were
false. Irregularities are said to have at
tended the sounding of five of the regular
alarms in a number of the houses of the
department. The estimated loss for the
month of March was $240,754, covered by
an insurance of $40, 1914. against a loss Of
1865 and an insurance of $3.50 for the
previous month. and a loss of SIS 955 and
an insurance of SIT .305 for the month OF
March, 1900.
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DETAINED BY MISTAKE.
Report on the Case of Albert PRIEST
man of Philadelphia.

Report on the Case of Albert PRIEST
man of Philadelphia.
Commissioner Powderly of the immigra-
ton bureau on Saturday telegraphed to
Mr.. Fftchie, the commissioner Of immigra-
ton at New York, asking for a report on
the case of Albert Priestman, a merchant
of Philadelphia, who was detained in quar-
antine at New York several days on the
ground that he was an alien. Mr.. Fitchie
has sent report explaining that the de-
tention, which was brief, was due to the
inexperience and misjudgment of Inspector
OConnor, a new official. Mr.. Fitchie says
that the mistake was rectified so soon as
reported to the proper officials, and exam
ined by them.
Priestman is an Englishman who has
lived in this country fifteen years, but
has, according to the reports, never been
naturalized
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-08

Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE Nd. April s.-F1our euiet-west-
ern super. y Soax2 40 western extra 81 45a&3 90;
western family. 81 2sa$s so: winter wheat patent
% soa$4oo: spring wheat patent. 81 95a$4 %;
barrels; exports, 81. otl barrels. Wheat steadier-
spot. the month and May. 76a76A: steamer No. 2
900 bushels southern by sample. 7os7T; southern
ON grade. 74aI6H: Corn unsettled-mired spot
the month and May, 4li4a4ILs. steamer mixed,
4ska46,a- receipts- ies sss bushels; exports Ia4.
2S5 bushels-scuthern white corn. 4sa4s1s; south
EN- yellow corn 4s1xa4S. Oats hrm-No white
SSas4; No. mixed. s1ha32-receipts. "a. 2ie bush
els: exports. $50 .ooe bushels. Rye quiet--No. z
els; exports, none. Hay nrm-No. i timothy Sl7
bid Grain freights fat-steam TO Liverpool per
bushel. none Offering: Cork. for ORDERS per quar-
ter. Is. 4hd.a2s. Cd. April Butter nrm and un-
ehanged-fancy imitation isaf9; fancy creamery
p; fancy ladle. l5s16: fancy roll I3al6: store.
packed. 12a14 Eggs frm and unchanged-fresh
H. Cheese arm and unchanged-iarge I2IsaI siL:
medium l2Aal2a: ANAL. 13AiSn Sugar firm
and unchanged-hne and coarse granulated. s5.ss.
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In Memory of Queen Victoria.

At the Easter celebration yesterday
morning at st. Johns Church, West Wash
ington. floral cross was displayed. among
other flowers. I'm the chancel, as memorial
Of Queen Victoria 1t is understood to
have been placed there by Mr.. Radford of
the British legation, who Is serving as a
lay reader and assistant to the rector,
Rev. F. H. Barton.
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Property Withdraw.

Messrs Scaggs & Beck. attorneys for the
heirs of Warren J. Lown. deceased, having
protested against the sale of lot 10. block 70,
Kalorama Heights. for taxes, as adver-
ttsed, on the ground that the Commission
ers have long since acquired title by con-
demnation proceedings to more than one
half of said lot. the Commissioners have
withdrawn it from the list Of property adj
yertiSed for sale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-08

Upon the motion of Commissioner Ross,
who has immediate charge of the matter,
ex-Commissioners John w. Douglass and
L. G. Hine were today appointed by the
Commissioners honorary vice presidents Of
the Buffalo exposition for the District of
Columbia. and Mrs. John B. Henderson and
Miss Isobel H. Lehman were named as
members OF the ladies' board Of managers
to represent the District. Commissioner
Mcfarland took no part In the appoint
ment for the reason that Mr.. Douglass is
his father-in-law.
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Boys Leg Broken,

Edward H. Yeager. ten years old ran
against horseless carriage on D street
northwest between LIST and I'd streets about
noon today. and was severely injured The
boy was playing in the street at the time.
When taken in house No 100 D street 1t
was found his left leg had been broken. A
physician set the broken leg and the boy
was sent to his home. No. 200 street
northwest
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Conveyed to Pitt.burx,

Herman w. Schmidt, who surrendered to
the police at headquarters Friday night
and confessed to having forged his uncle's
name to check In Pfttsburg for $3.50, as
published In Saturdays Star, was taken
to the city named yesterday by a detective
who came here In response to telegram
from Inspector Boardman.
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TO BRING THE BERETTA.

Office for Martine1lf.
A special cablegram to the Baltimore Sun
from Rome, yesterday. says: Monsignor
Reginald Pho de Raymond. papal private
secretary since August, 1899, has just been
appointed by Pope Leo as ablegate to carry
the scarlet beretta and zuchetto to the
United States for the elevation OF Monsig-
nor Martineili, apostolic delegate at Wash
ington, to the cardinalate.
Mgr. Raymond is well known in Rome
and is held in high esteem. He is of Irish
French descent and was ordained priest
about four years ago. For several years he
wa sa lay chamberlain at the Vatican.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-08
Funeral of Mrs. Drew

Mrs. Martha Drew. who died Saturday
last at Freedmen's Hospital. was a grad
uate from the public schools of the Dis
trict. and after taking special course In
music under Prof. Esputa, she became well
known in church circles and Christian or
ganizatiOns as a singer. The funeral will
be held tomorrow at 2 o'clock pm, from
the Second Baptist Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-08
In the Police Court.

The will Of DR.. James A. S. Carpenter,
who resided at 439 1 street. has been filed
for probate. The entire estate of the tes-
tator is bequeathed to his daughter, Sarah
p. Carpenter. who is named executrfx.
The will was signed December 49, 1892
According TO the terms Of the will Of
Francis Payte. filed today. his wife, Mary
Payte. Is sole beneficiary. John T. Hunt
and George Pratchett are named trustees
to settle the affairs of the decedent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-08

on the record of the employees. In the fu-
ture promotions he will continue to carry
out the policy Of equalization. In the pro-
motions soon to be announced about thirty
persons IN the class drawing from $40 to
$548 viii be promoted. while about sixty
win be benefited In the class receiving
from $54B to s626 year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-08

1t is probable that Gov. Allen will go
back to Porto Rico aboard the Mayflower.
It was the intention of the Navy Depart
ment to put this vessel out of commission
for thorough overhauiing, but. as it Is
realized that the governor must have a
suitable ship at San Juan, and that the
Mayfower is best suited for the service
desired. an effort will be made to put her
in shape, SO as to be ready to return to
Porto Rico.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-08

Cubans Vote 1t Down, hut May Re
consider Later,

consider Later.
A dispatch frornm Havana yesterday
says: The Cuban constitutional convention
voted Saturday not to accept the Plat
amendment defining the relations which the
United States declares should exist be-
tween 1t and the Cuban republic.
The convention first rejected the COM
promise measure proposed by Senior Gil
berga. Senior Quilez's molten to accept the
Platt amendment was then taken up and
defeated by an Overwhelming majority. the
vote being a for rejection against only 2
for acceptance. The two minority votes
were cast by Seniors Quilez and Giberga.
This action may be rec0nsidered later. as
the whole subject Is not disposed OF.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-08
WRECK On CENTRAL PACIFIC.
Freight and Passenger Trains Col
Tide With Fatal Effect.

RENO. New. April SIN collision with
a freight train near Wells today the west
bound limited on the Central Pacific rail-
way was partially wrecked. Two firemen
and a mail clerk were killed. No passen-
gers were injured. so far as known here
Fire. which followed the collision, destroy
ed the mail and express cars
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-08

LONDON, April S.-The Very Rev. Fred
erick W. Farrar, dean of Canterbury.
whose condition has for the last few days
caused anxiety, had a restless night and
showed no improvement
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Fire at CadiIlac, Mich,

CADILLAC, Mich, April 6--Mitchal
Bros handle factory, the largest of tts
kind In the country. was destroyed by fire
last night. entaiiing less estimated at
$65, 600. It employed 160 hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-08
Alleges Cruelty.

Alleging cruel treatment, Emma C.
Thomas. through Attorney w. L. Pollard,
today filed suit to secure divorce from
William R. Thomas.
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ENGRAVING pUREAs PROMOTIONS.
Assistant Secretary Allies Going Owe
the Records of Employees.

Assistant Secretary Allies is going over
the papers. preparatory to making num-
Der OF promotions In the bureau Of engrav-
ing and printing. Mr.. Allies will follow the
policy inaugurated by former Assistant
Secretary vanderlip. equaiizing the sal
aries. that those who are in the poorly
paid classes may receive some recognition
of their faithfulness to the government.
Mr.. Allies is carefully looking into each
case, and will make the promotions solely
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-08
CAaannaa Appei.ted.

The District Commissioners have appoint
ed Stephen H Quigley chairman in the en-
slneer department at s22s per day, the APP
pointment to take effect when he reports
for duty.
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VIM. T.. johnson Dead.

ST. PAUL. MINI. April s--Wiliiam e.
johnson. a millionaire mine owner OF Dem
yer. is dead In this city. after two weeks
illness.
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Twenty-Nine Cbine.e Arre.,ed.

MALONE, n. Y. April S.-Twenty-nine
Cinnamon were arrested on the Canadian
line north of Malone today, trying to make
their way into the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-08
Postmaster Merritt MT Old Point.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK. Va. April S.-Postmaster J.
A Merritt of Washington. Mrs. Merritt and
Miss Merritt, the postmasters sister arriy-
ed at Old Point Comfort from Washington
Sunday morning. They will spend the rest
of the Easter holidays at the Chamberiin
Hotel.
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On Charge of Robbery.

Alice Williams. colored. who was arrested
IN this city last week for the Philadelphia
authorities, was taken to the latter city
yesterday by Detectives TAFT and Wood of
that city. 1t Is alleged that Alice robbed
her Philadelphia employer of 500 in cash
and a quantity OF clothing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-04-08

New York stock Market.

Furnished by W. b. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers, 1419 T St, members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs. La
denburg, Thalmann Co.. New York.
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Charxe NoIle Pros.ed.

A charge Of larceny against Marshall
Hess has been nolle pressed by the United
States attorney for the District Of Column
bia.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-02-16

to her mistress, and that it had been
accepted as such. Very soon the two
women came nearer, and from our seats
on the vsranda We could hear their con-
versation. \ terrible weight seemed to
have been lifted from the heart OF Cap
tain Martas by the girls return, and by
the apparent renewal Of friendly rela-
tions between his beautiful wife and his
even more beautiful slave-a relief
which showed itself in bis face and
form, but not in his speech.
YES" said Celia to Mrs. Martas, it is
an old, wide-spreading tree on the very
edge Of the water. and is glorious NTH
just such splendid blossoms as these.
There must be more than three hundred
clusters. some that | cou d not reach
being much larger and finer than this
one"
"And you say" answered Mrs.
Martas. that the air is still, and that
the perfume broods all around the trees
oh, how SWEET
"Yes." said Celia. 1T is so strong
that you can taste as we'll as smell the
wonderful perfume. Few people could
bear to stand Immediately beneath the
shade; it Is so sweet as to be almost
owe, powerinR.'
"OL, how l wish could see il! How
far is it CslIa?'
"Onl, four miles. You can 60. 1t is
deep in the swamp; but the pony can
follow the ridge all the way. You can
go and get home before dusk. i would
like you to see IT before the rain makes
the road too bad. or the winds come and
come and scatter the delicious perfume
that now hangs as heavy as dew all
around the glorious tree for yards and
yards away"
II will go.' she cried. Tell Toby to
bring Selim, and you can take horse.
Let us go at once. 1t is getting late"
81 would rather walk" said Celia, $50
as to be sure that will not miss the
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-02-16

route in going back. although | watched
90 carefully that know l can find il on
foot"
Very soon boy led up Mrs. Msrtas'
pony, and she went out to the steps and
mounted, followed by Celia on foot.
The girl held the stirrup for her mis-
trees. and as she did 80 lookad back at
Captain Martas with eyes in which
shone strange love; but the voice Of her
mistress called her away. and, even in
turning her black and lustrous eyes
from Captain Martas. their expression
totally changed, and showed for fleet
ing instant the murderous glitter that
cleaned from the eyes OF panther
when ready for fatal spring.
I was startled and troubled. and half
moved forward to tell the lady not to go;
but a moments reflection showed me
how foolish such an unnecessary and
silly interference would seem. A strange
mistrust h4tted across my mind, but
there was nothin on which to base it. |
could not give reason for it. except to
say that had seen the light Of gladi-
ator's eye. the twitch aud spasm OF an
assassin's hp, in the eye and mouth OF
that now smiling and dutiful young
slave girl. The thing was too foolish to
think OF. and held my peace.
The women passed out OF the gate,
and went on quietly in the direction OF
the Black Swamp. Martas and 1 re-
sumed our conversation. Hour after
hour passed away, and the sun grew
large and low in the west; still Mrs
Martas did not return. The sun IVES
setting-set; but she had not come.
Then Captain Martas called Toby and
had him ride to the edge OF the wood.
and see il he could learn anything OF
his mistress; but Toby soon came back.
"a, ing that be saw nothing except the
popy's tracks leading into the swamp,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1901-02-16
THE COURIER.

endar year; and when serving as chief
nureee, thei, pay may be increased by
authority OF the secretary of war, such
increase not to exceed twenty-five dol.
lars per month. Payments to the Nurse
Corps shall be made by the Pay De-
partment.