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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14

United States Consul Wilcox at Hankau
recently transmitted to the Department Of
State dispatch received by him from Vice.
roy Chang regarding the land that is to be
used for the terminus of the Hankau-Can-
ton railway. and for business purposes. It
is to be called the "self-opened port" and
Is located on the south side of the river OPP
posite Hankau. The viceroy, 1t appears,
requested Consul Wilcox to recommend an
American engineer to lay out the city, su-
perintend the building on the river and
other tasks. The consul has written to
Shanghai to see IL a suitable engineer can
be obtained, as the amount Of work would
not justify bringing one from the United
States. The viceroy's dispatch designates
the riverside. within or beyond the dis
t6ncc Of 1850 yards from the north gate
at Wuchang. as the landing place Of the
Hapkau railroad.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
Douglass Day Exercises.

Douglass day was observed at the Colored
High School and the Business High School,
respectively, with appropriate exercises to-
day, the programs being as follows:
Introductory remarks by the principal,
Mr. R. H. Terrell; music, chorus, by the
school; extract from Douglass grafton at
Arlington. Frederick Morton, 01; poem,
Frederick Douglass paul Lawrence
Dunbar, Miss Halle E. Queen. '04: solo,
selected, Miss Nettie Murray. 'O3; address.
Mr.. Judson w. Lyons, registrar Of United
States treasury.
The Business High School program COM
prised: Piano solo, Mr.. Ford Dabney;
chorus at Is Well With My Soul" school;
essay. Douglass School; chorus, "Ameri-
ca" school; quotations, Douglass School;
solo. 1.-The Holy City," Miss Georgia
Smith; Introductory remarks. Rev. Stirling
Brown; address, Assistant Superintendent
w. 8. Montgomery; chorus, Lead. Kindly
Light" school; remarks: chorus. ITO Thee,
O Country" school; "Steal Away" Busi-
ness High School
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
THE TowLEs CASE.
Arguments of Counsel to Begin To
morrow Morning.

Arguments of Counsel to Begin To-
morrow Morning.
In the case of Gilbert b. Towles, who has
been on trial in Criminal Court No. since
Wednesday of last week, the summing up
addresses of counsel to the jury will be be-
gun at 10 O'Clock tomorrow morning The
first to speak will be Assistant United
States Attorney Gould, who will open for
the government. 1t is expected that the
addresses will be concluded and the case
given to the jury about 1 O'Clock tomorrow
afternoon.
The witnesses who appeared in behalf Of
the defendant today included Messrs. E.
Brand, E. l.. Hawks, c. c. Duncanson and
s. 7. Thomas. Mr. Brand testified that the
signature of c. c. Bryan to the note Tor
$500, In his opinion, was genuine. He fur
Their said that he was present in the office
OF Mr.: c. c. Duncanson on one occasion
when Mr.. Robbins entered and announced
that 1T had been agreed to take up all the
notes connected with the Gettysburg trans
action. Mr.. Duncanson in his testimony
made reference to the alleged announce
ment of Mr.. Robbins that an agreement to
take up the paper had been reached.
Mr.. Hawkes. Informed the court and jury
that about the month of June, 1899, at the
office Of the defendant, he saw a number of
blank notes bearing the Endorsement Of
Mr. Robbins.
Mr.. Thomas testified that he holding the
FS'oVV Hutcs has Inquired IN Cne- case,
wrote to Mr.. c. c. Bryan demanding pay
ment. Mr.. Bryan sought a delay Of ten
days. This testimony. in the opinion of
the defense, tended to show assent and not
dissent as regards the legality Of the note,
on the part of Mr.. Bryan at that time.
In rebuttal the government recalled Mr..
Robbins. He denied that he had ever
authorized Mr.. Gilbert Towles to alter any
notes; denied that Mr.. Towles had notified
him that the alterations had been made;
denied that Mr.. Towles had power of at
torney from him to alter notes. and denied
that he had any power of attorney except
for the collection of rents. The testimony
of Mr. Robbins was given with much vigor
and with rising infection of voice.
This closed the testimony. The consfdera-
ton OF prayers for instructions counsel de-
sired the court to give the jury occupied
the time until 2:30 o'clock when an ad-
1curnment until tomorrow morning was
taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
Phenomenal Advance in the Price OF
General Electric.
GOOD BUYING OF WESTERN UNION
Weak Opening Followed by
Strength in Stock List.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, February 14.-Slight ad-
vances in the London market failed to make
any impression upon the local opening this
morning initial trading showing signs Of
hesitancy on the part Of traders, with a
tendency toward nervousness. moderate
recession was in progress during the OPEN
ing hour, but 1t soon became apparent that
the buying was better than the selling.
Stocks sold yesterday were repurchased
at higher prices, and the whole undertone
was strong at the end of the morning
hour.
The fact that many deals are as yet in
complete Is being made the basis of much
of the prevailing confidence in prices. 1t
is. argued that Reading. Erie and Union
Pacific. having bonds for sale, should first
see that the old securities stand we'll in the
market.
Too much is at stake to admit of any de-
cline in prices while the new securities are
unsold. This view, coupled with the re-
markable optimism of the average trader,
serves to keep the market steady and to en-
courage good demand on all declines.
Manipulation should tend toward higher
prices, since such course best fits the
schemes of the so-called big men.
Should 1t be found later that more money
is required to finance the consultations
than is now supposed, the effort would then
SHIFT In favor of declining prices The steel
consolidation, for example, is expected to
be financed by an issue of securities and
the use Of small sum Of money
Should the future overthrow these ex-
pectauonS and the amount of cash be in
creased then the present $40 100000 surplus
of the banks would be inadequate. In or
der to overcome the difficulty a reaction in
the market would be likely in the hope of
opening for the new securities.
This latter view Is perhaps a trifie more
fanciful than the former one, since the risk
Is greater and might discredit the main
tranaction.
The buying of Western Union was ac-
companied with rumors of a consolida ton
project but such action is not contem-
plated. Official denials had no material In
fiuence on the speculation however, since
it was generally understood that the buying
was largely manipulative.
The manipulation is of an experienced
character, however, and should run further
A siXtcen-point advance in General Elec-
trio was the feature of the days market
The stock was we'll bought and sold up
very easily In response to the demand.
Earnings and inside developments of bene-
fit to stockholders explain the movement
Ihere was substantial rally In the coal
stocks as the result of mixed buying, based
upon the outlook for a big business and
closer relations The Traction shares were
advanced by the several pools in them and
an effort was made to attract public atten-
ton to both Manhattan and Brooklyn Tram
sit.
The railroad list as whole was steady.
but the volume of actual business was
small.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14

Senator Foraker yesterday presented a
series of papers in the Senate covering the
transactions of the executive council or
Porto Rico concerning the reported conces-
sions to the French railroad company,
which was in response to the Senate reso-
luton adopted at the instance OF Senator
Jones of Arkansas. The papers presented
consist OF letter of transmittal from Gov
ernor Allen, with a statement by the terri
torial secretary and exhibits concerning
yarious transactions mentioned. He says
that the company claimed concession
made under the Spanish regime, but that,
while the council felt greatly interested IN
the enterprise. it did not feel tnat II was
able To grant a subsidy or guarantee inter-
est. There are copies of acts attached pro-
yiding for the transfer Of certain lands
claimed by the company and memoran-
dunn stimulates that the companys property
shall be exempt from taxation for twenty
five wears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
The Pending Reciprocity Treaties.

After careful survey Of the situation
in the Senate the administration has come
to the conclusion that there is little hope
of successful outcome this session Of
the efforts it has been making to secure
action upon the pending reciprocity treat
les. The French treaty was purposely
withdrawn into the background in order to
test the suggestion that the West Indian
treaties. being less calculated 20 excite OPP
position, might be put through and so open
the way for. the European treaties. This
plan has failed. and the opinion prevails
in administration circles that action can
not be had upon any Of the treaties this
session and that they must all die. unless a
change in senatorial feeling affords another
opportunity for their consideration during
the extra session Of the Senate next month
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
Gen. Bell's Career.

General James F. Bell. who has Just been
confirmed as a brigadier general of the reg
ular army. has had a most creditable mill
tary career He Is a native of Kentucky
and a graduate Of the United States Mill
tary Academy. He was appointed an addi-
tionai second. lieutenant of the 9Th Cavalry
June IA, 1875 He was promoted first lieu
tenant December. $780, and captain, eth
cavalry. March & 1899. In May, 1898, he
became aamajor and engineer officer of vol-
unteers, and after declining a commission
as lieutenant colonel OF the 32d Infantry
accepted the coioneiey OF the 36th Infantry.
general of volunteers. and Is at present In
Command Of the provost guard. city OF
Manffl - f-sss -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14

The Senate committee on civil service to-
day for the second time took favorable &C.
ton upon Senator Harris bill giving ex-
soldiers Of the civil war preference in the
matter Of civil service appointments. The
b. as originally reported was amended
somewhat at the instance Of Senator Lodge,
who secured its recommitment. AS amend
ed it was today reported to the Senate. The
bill now reads as follows: Persons honor
ably discharged from the military or naval
service by reason of disability resulting
from wounds or sickness. officers and en-
listed men. who served in the armies or
navy of the United States between April
II, 1861, and August % 1865, being honor
ably discharged therefrom, shall be pre-
ferred for appointment to civil offices, pro-
vtded they are found to possess the business
capacity necessary for the proper discharge
of the duties of such offices or employ
mentS."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
NO FIGHT TOMORROW
Judge HOLSTER Grants Permanent In
junction at Cincinnati.
PRoMorERs$MKE An APPEAL
Gov. Nash ASST Mayor Can Pre-
seresofder'
TROOPS UNDER ORDERS

CINCINNATI, Ohio, February 14.-Judge
HOLSTER today granted a permanent in
junction against the Jeffries- Rubin boxing
contest planned to be held in Saengerfest
Hall tomorrow night The case will be car
ried to the circuit and supreme courts, and
the contest will be postponed until final
decision is reached in the higher courts.
Long before the hour set for court to con-
vene crowds thronged the court house.
Many deputies were on duty to control the
crowd and hold them back so counsel and
representatives of the press could hear the
decision. 1t seemed to be the general opin-
ion that the injunction would be granted,
and that the cannon crackers in waiting at
the training quarters would not be shot off,
for the present, at least
About the only thing that could be learn
ed from the Judges consultation room in
advance was the fact that the opinion Of
the court was quite long, and that 1t would
take some time for him to deliver it. Brady,
Madden and Cook were anxious spectators.
No Fight Tomorrow Night, Anyhow.
An analysis of the conditions facing the
promoters Of the Jeffries-Ruhiin boxing
contest today. preceding the decision in the
suit for an injunction which was set for IL
O'Clock In Judge HOLSTERS court, failed to
reveal the slightest probability of the con-
test being Brought off tomorrow evening, as
had been planned.
Owing to the long-drawn-out hearing on
the petition for an injunction against the
proposed contest and the postponement of
decision In the matter until today, attend
ance from OUTSIDE points was made prac-
tically out of the question except by those
VINO might have been willing to take their
chances and come anyway. .r--
AS the time drew near for the announce
ment OF the decision, 1t became apparent
that, even should Judge HOLSTER decide
that an Injunction should issue against a
prize fight" and not against a boxing
contest, such as the promoters declared
they were about to bring off, a postpone
ment would be the only possible way to
orally conceded that Governor Nash could
not be prevailed upon to swerve from his
original determination to prevent the con-
test by the use of militia. il necessary.
COLUMBUS, Ohio. February l-Upon
learning Of Judge HOLSTERS decision Gov
graphic communication with the mayor and
other local officials Of Cincinnati in order to
learn whether they could enforce the decree
Of the court without, the aid of militia
Upon this corresnondence, he said, depends
his future action.
Cleveland Troops. Under Orders.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, February 1--The
Cleveland Battalion Of Engineers Is under
orders to be ready to mobilize on short no.
tice in case they are needed to assist Gov
ernor Nash in preventing the Cincinnati
fight. About 80 enlisted men and officers
will go If the troops are ordered out They
will go In heavy marching order, with
field equipment and plenty of ammunition
in case of emergencies The battalion can
take the cars within one hour of receipt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
Adulterated Imported Food.

At the close of the second executive ses-
sion of the Senate yesterday afternoon the
consideration of the agriculture appropria-
ton bill was resumed. The amendment
relating to the seizure of imported foods,
drugs and liquors in case they should be
found to be adulterated injuriously was
agreed to.
Mr.. Teller offered an amendment striking
out the provision authorizing the Secre-
tary of Agriculture to map the soils Of
the country, which precipitated consider
able discussion and was not disposed of
when, under its special order, the Senate,
at $50. took recess until o'clock. when
the reading of the District of Columbia
code bill was begun. The Senate adjourned
at 1925 o'clock without completing the
reading.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
ANTI = SUBSIDY SPEECHES
OPPOSITION HAS AMPLE MATERIAL
TO USE ALL AVAILABLE TIME.
How Senator CaRery Rivals Senator
Allen for LOnG-Distamce
Orat0ry.

Tho opponents Of the ship subsidy bill
have ample material for speeches to con-
sumo all the remaining time Of this session,
If they want to do SO, as they say they do.
Senator Caffery will resume his speech when
the bill Is again taken up. He is probably
the most remarkable man in the Senate for
capacity to consume time in speechmaking
without departing from the recognized char
acter of legitimate debate. While Allen holds
the record for continuous talking without
opportunity for rest" Gallery is the wonder
Of the Senate for smooth persistency
and protracted oratory kept up like a con-
tinued story, cut of at the end Of one day
to be continuedin the next. With abundant
material always on hand and a calm, de-
liberate delivery, feature Of which is
skill in making graceful pauses to permit
statements to SOAK in or to look over
references. the hours slide from under the
session day by day while Caffery talks.
There are various opinions as to how long
he could talk On one subje& If put to the
test. Some say he could occupS each days
session for a week. but the mose> common
opinion Is that a month would not fatigue
him IL the subject were sufficiently broad
Even this limit may be too contracted. The
test to its full has never been made and
may never be. 1t is said, however that
though there are several gifted great-en-
DURANGO orators ready to talk on the ship
ping bill, the Louisiana senator could read
lily consume the remaining days Of the ses-
sion himself If there We're need for it.
A Loss That Does Not Embarrass.
He has no end of material prepared, not
withstanding the mysterious loss Of a most
curious and interesting collection of sug-
gestions capable of furnishing material for
a weeks talk. The senator had a CODY of
the shipping bill with annotations, with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
REACHES A CONCLUSION.
Committee on Revision of Presbyter.
ian Creed Agrees on Renort.

committee on Revision of Presbyter-
ian Creed Agrees ON Report.
The committee on revision Of the creed of
the Presbyterian Church. which has been
in session at the New York Avenue Presby-
terrain Church for several days past. this
afternoon completed the business for which
they were called together and adjourned
sine die.
Announcement was made that the COM
mittee had unanimously agreed that some
change in the credal statement was neces-
sary. They also agreed to recommend to
the general assembly that change should
be made by a supplemental explanatory
statement, to cover certain points in the
confession Of faith, and also to include
statements as to the doctrines of the Holy
Spirit, missions and the love of God for all
men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
CHURCH WINDOWS BROKEN.
"JOint" Keepers mt Winfield, KAN,
CHARGED With the Deed.

WINFIELD. Kan, February 14.-War on
the Joints here yesterday is supposed to
have caused the destruction during the
night Of all but two windows of the United
Presbyterian Church. 1t is supposed to
have been done by partisans Of the Joint
keepers.
persons alleged to have been implicated in
the destruction of the church windows.
The damage will amount to several hun
dred dollars, as the windows were all Of
stained glass.
Rev DR.. Hendershot, pastor Of the
Church Is strong prohibition worker.
When the reports Of the vandalism cir
culated about town feeling, which had been
intensely reused by yesterdays destruction
of leading Joint" became redoubled and
fistic encounters in the streets were numer-
Gus,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14

The time allowed for action by the United
States government upon the protocols or
treaties made between the United States
on the one side and Nicaragua and Costa
RIGA on the other. conveying the assent of
the governments Of the latter countries to
the construction by the United States of
the Nicaragua canal, will expire by limita-
ton with the present Congress. II 1t is de-
sired to carry out the original purpose of
the State Department in this matter 1t Will
therefore be necessary to negotiate fresh
arrangements, II the Senate does not act
during the present session upon those now
pending.
Most of the reciprocity treaties pending
before the Senate are In q similar condi-
tion, for while all of them do not lapse
March next. none Of them await ratifica-
ton for date later than the middle OF
June. thss - LIZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
SECOND Anniversary Celebrated.

A most enjoyable evening was spent last
night by the members and friends of the
German Beneficial Union Society. district
100 which gave a grand ball in celebration
of The second anniversary Of the foundation
of the society, at the Masonic Temple 9th
and f streets. Mrs. Reiners, chairman,
and the various committees in charge.
made the evening a pleasant one for the
large throng. During the intermission be-
tween the dances. supper was served in
fhe dining room, and cake walk by Prof.
Church's troupe of five colored couples.
with Joe Washington as master of cere
monies, occupied the floor of the large hall
to the amusement of all present The
Judges Of the contest were: DR.. 8. A. Gar
"a, H. c. McMonigal and R. T: Scott. who
awarded the cake to Joseph Brewer and
Alberta Harris. The foliage which adorned
the rooms was donated by various florists
Of the city.
The music of the evening was furnished
by an orchestra Of six pieces. under Louis
Naecker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
Propo.ed Memorial to VIM. L. Wilson


The friends of the late William L. VII
son formerly Postmaster General and at
the time of his death president OF Washing
ton and Lee University, have conclud-
ed that no more fitting and enduring
monument can be erected to his memory
than the endowment of the chair of econ
omics which he himself established, and for
several years maintained. In the university.
to be known as the William l., Wilson
chair of Economics. That the memorial
may be worthy of the man in whose honor
II is erected. and that the services of the
highest scholarship may be secured in car
rying out his purpose, they have been i'm
pressed with the propriety and importance
of raising at least $1,000 for this purpose.
committee to take charge OF and prose-
cute The work to conclusion has been
formed. and comprises Grover Cleveland,
chairman; Abram s. Hewitt. George Foster
Peabody, Isidor Straus, Robert Fulton Gut
ting John G. Carlisle, James c.. Carter, Os-
valid Garrison Willard, Horace White. Her.
bert Welsh
Between fifteen and twenty thousand dol
Iasr have already been subscribed to this
fund. Herbert Welsh of Philadelphia is
secretary and treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14

In report to the State Department Con-
sui General Hanauer at Frankfort says
royal decree recently promulgated in Spain
discriminates against all foreigners by
awarding contracts for the construction of
railroads and tramways only to Spanish
subjects or to establishments whose head
quarters are in that country. The order
prescribes that all shares and mortgage
bonds be paid in Spanish coin, as also the
interests and dividends upon the same;
that two-thirds of the board Of directors
must be natives Of and permanently reside
in Spain. The same rules applies to eXecu-
tive officials in the boards of supervision
and management, as well as to engineers
and superintendent. Deviations from this
rule will only be permitted when copsid-
cred necessary by the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
Boston BROKER Arrested.

A dispatch from Boston. Mass, last night
says: John ws-Dsafsnson off Newtonville,
a note broker.g-was Arrested late this after
noon by a deputy United States marshal
for alleged comiplisitySsi TIC wriescking of
the South .Danyers NationaI Bank of Pea
body. He was arraigped before United.
States Commissioner Hale. pleaded not
guilty. and in default, ct $25.Oo9 bail was
committed. to the. ,ChaSaes street JAIL He
will be given Q hearing tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-14
Provisions. Grain and Cotton Markets.
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Nd, February a. - Flour very
quiet. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., 4,241 barrels; exports
Gas barrels. Wheat steady-spot and February.
No 2 red 75Aa75I a--receipts, 90. 651 bushels;
ports, 14.000 bushels-southern wheat by sample,
f3a7SX; do on grade, 76Aa7S%. Corn firm-spot
February and March, 43lsa43ss: May. A; steamer
mixed receipts, 269. 436 bushels EXPORTS
3OS 4O7 bushels-southern white corn, 4S1aa44; do.
yellow. 4Sa44. Oats quiet, but drm-No. white.
Sla3lh; No. mixed, 2sa2sh-receipts, 1850
western. 54-receipts. 6a21 bushels Hay firm
No timothy. SIT. Grain freights unsettled steam
March; Cork. for orders, per quarter 30. I'D.
February. Sugar firm, unchanged. Cheese steady,
unchanged. Butter and eggs firm, unchanged.