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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
NO CHANGE NOTED.
Builders Association and Locked Out
Workmen Maintain Silence.

There is no change today in the existing
lockout instituted Wednesday by the Mas
ter Builders Association against all work.
men affiliated with the Central Labor
Union The utmost secrecy is being main
tanned by both the builders association
and the organizations against whom the
lockout was ordered. All concerned posi-
lively refuse to give anything to the press.
The Master Builders Association holds
meetings daily. but nothing as to what is
being done is made public.
1t is believed by persons familiar with
the situation that the two bodies of car
penters, whose grievances. it is said, were
largely responsible for the action Of the
builders association. will settle their trou-
bles soon, and that building operations will
be resumed. Secretary Spier of the asso-
citation. said yesterday that the builders
desired to emphasize the fact that they
organized for the purpose of preventing
strikes and settling differences among the
workmen in an amcable manner.
Continuing, the secretary said the present
situation is the result of a long struggle
between the members of the United Broth
erhoOd of Carpenters and Joiners and the
Amalgamated Association of Carpenters
and Joiners.
If the present troubles among the various
labor organizations are settled in a manner
satisfactory to the members of the Master
Builders Association, 1t Is thought the
bosses will again employ their old work.
men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
RIOTING IN NEW YORK
HEBREW WOMEN ASSAULT
BUTCHERS FOR SELLING MEAT.
They Take Purchases From Customers
and Tear the Food to
Shreds.

NEW YORK, May 1G.-Rioting about the
Kosher meat markets in the east side of
this city was continued today although the
regular police force of the district was re-
inforced by 800 men of the reserves The
first trouble occurred when Mrs. Jennie
Pfiax, one of picket force of twenty wo-
men. was arrested on the charge that she
assaulted a butcher named Schlosky. When
a man went to Schloskys this morning to
buy meat the women. it is alleged, took the
meat from him and tore it to shreds. Then
several of the pickets entered the shop and
started to destroy the meat in it.
A policeman arrested Mrs. Pflax and was
taking her from the shop when he was at
tackled by the other pickets and he had to
summon assistance. Three other police
men answered his call and Mrs PfaX was
taken to the station house.
Many of the small butcher shops on the
east side were not opened for business at
all today because Of yesterdays rioting.
The trouble is the outcome of a mass meet
ing of Hebrew women held Wednesday
night at which it was decided to boycott
the butchers as long as the present high
prices continue.
ALBANY, N. Y, May 16.-The examina-
ton of the eastern representatives of the
big western packing houses, which was to
have been begun today before Justice Ches-
ter of the state supreme court, was post
poned until May 20 upon motion of Attorney
that his representative, E. H. Leggett. who
had been directed to subpoena the needed
witnesses, had been unable to locate any
of them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
Renewed Confidence by It's
Friends in Senate.
COVERT OPPOSITION
OBSTRUCTIVE METHODS EMPLOY
ED TO DELAY ACTION.
Fight for the Bill From Now on Will
Be Vigorous-AdverseI Inter
ests to Be Exposed

Renewed confidence is felt by friends in
the Senate of the isthmian canal project
in the prospect of favorable action on the
bill. The submission to the Senate of the
protocols with Costa Rica. Nicaragua and
Colombia. defining the terms upon which
these countries are willing to permit the
construction of canal across their lands,
solves the diplomatic difficulties in the
way.
The only obstacle to the passage of a
canal bill which now exists is the covert
opposition of some republican senators to
the project. The opposition is known to
exist; it may be described covert because
it is felt in effects and results more than it
is manifested in open and above-board ac-
tions.
The men who are responsible for delay
are known, their position well understood.
but it would be difficult to bring tangible
proof that they are preventing the con-
summation of the wishes of an overwhelm-
ing majority of both houses of Congress.
Obstructive Methods.
The latest manifestations of obstructive
methods on their part were some tactical
maneuvers. having for their object the side
tracking of the canal bill from its present
place on the calendar, following the Phil
ippine BILL and giving place to other meas
ures. These efforts thus far have been I'M
successful, but have had the effect of awak
ering the vigilance of the friends of the
bill to the plotting that Is going
No one. however mnimiZes the power of
the opposition or is blind to its existence.
1t is known that there is a well-organized
opposition in the Senate to any canal bill,
and that all the fertile resources known to
men Of legislative experience will be
brought into play to prevent action at this
session.
A Vigorous Fight.
1t is said by the friends of the bill that
the fight from this time on will probably be
vigorous.
As there is absolutely nothing to prevent
the authorization Of Congress to the canal
project except the adverse interests in the
Senate it will be the constant effort of the
friends of the isthmian canal to expose
those interests and overcome their intiu-
ence
1t is incredible to the friends of the
project that with so many party influences
at work for canal bill should be de-
feated of passage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
Washington Stock EXCHANGE

Sales-Regular call. IL O'Clock noon-Capita, Tra..
az it g at at i l 2? 20 at at IItS At
HIS HIS 20 at 1li4, 20 at ll4N, 20 at Il4il at
at S 10 at s 10 at Trust a and SsTPFe
co. 100 at So Gsssne cGpps5 100 at % buyer
at 90 Capital Traction. a at ii4is. loo at til i14
Mergenthaler Linotype. 10 at 1924 10 at 1921. 10
at ls2H, 10 at 1924, 20 at 1S2A, 10 at 1921, 10
Railroad Bonds-Capital Traction 49, 1861 bid,
nos nos asked: Metropolitan IS. III bid. 121 asked
ed Metropolitan Cert. Indebt. 5s. B, LOG bid. 100
sa 1 GsIp hId S g. LII bid l22 asked ccu
Miseellaneeus Bonds.Washinet.n Gas CO. es Sc
PEP Imp: To- bid Electric Light Cert Cert.
ephone S. 1o5 bid. l07 asked American Security s
and , Trust IS los bid Washington Market list
bid iO7 asked American Graphophone Deb bs,
Trust ~ bid, 200 asked; American Security n and
posit. 20 bid Union Trust and Storage, iO3 bid,
1o s. asked Washington Savings Bank, los bid.
l14H asked: The washington Railway and E Se
bid, $50 asked Metropolitan. 725 bid. 800 asked
Central Ger 27S bid bid -, Farmers and Mechanics go
End $50 Did, las asked ader, 'G 4 sd bid So
bid, 500 asked.
insurance Stocks-Firemen's, % bid. 30 asked
Franklin. 4S bid. Metropolitan. Is bid IS asked
Corcoran, 81 bid Potomac. "a bid, 70 asked. Ar
iington. % bid. 80 asked. German American. 26s
bid. National Union. rs bid. sh asked. Column
bia, 10& bid. 11N asked. Riggs rs bid. 81 ask
ed; Peoples. 9 bid. eh asked. Commercial, bid.
Title Insurance stocks-Real Estate Title SO bid
95 asked. Columbia Title, AZ bid, 6K asked
Washington Title, "a bid. BIZ asked.
Telephone and Grsphophone Stocks-Chesapeake
and Potomac Telephone, IS bid 10 asked. Ameri-
can Graphophone CON-. bid. 81 asked. Ameri-
can Graphophone Pref, ~ asked.
Gas Stocks-Washington Gas, 60 bid. 7OE asked
Georgetown Gas, 65 bid.
Type Machine neutrality-suspicious. Linotype
is2A bid. is2& asked. Lanston Monotype. liz
Miscellaneous Stocks-Greene Con. Copper Co.,
20h BID. 2k asked. Washington Market. Is bid
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat, 1856 bid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
MAY UNITE FORCES.
Hayes and Parsons Factions, K. of L.,
Hold a Conference.

There is being held in New York city to-
day joint meeting of the representatives
ot the Parsons and Hayes factions of the
Knights of Labor. and if they adhere to the
program prepared some months ago they
will amalgamate, the Hayes faction to have
the supreme power over all affairs of the
organization.
These two factions have been fighting for
supremacy for several years, each declar-
ing that it alone represented the Knights
of Labor. The contentious of the two fac
tons were settled about a week ago. how
ever. in the District courts, when the late
Judge A. c. Bradley rendered a decision in
favor of the Hayes faction.
AT the regular weekly meeting of the
District Assembly No. &C, knights of La
Dor, which was held last evening, and
which was largely attended, a resolution
to the effect that the District Assembly No.
So, Knights of Labor, Is still In active
working. order, holding It's regular meetings
and pursuing a course of action that is
hoped will be for the best interest of all
concerned, was unanimously passed.
1t was stated that this resolution was
passed for the purpose of putting an end
to various rumors circulated intended to
injure the interests of the assembly. Re
ports were received showing that the men,
bership of the organization is increasing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
RECEIVED AT WHITE HOUSE.
President Roosevelt Greeted by Alpha
Delta Phi Fraternity.

President Roosevelt today received. in the
east room the delegates to the convention
of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity, in ses-
sion here. After the President had shaken
hands the members of the fraternity
formed in a circle and sang the Greek song,
"kaire Alpha Delpha PHI
Among the delegates was Rev. VIM A.
Matson, ID, who for sixty-two years has
been a member of Harvard Chapter Mr..
Matson performed the ceremony at the
marriage of Secretary and Mrs Cortelyou
The business transacted at the session of
the convention held at the New Willard
this morning was of secret nature and
mad reference to matters affecting various
chapters of the fraternity There was a
large attendance of delegates, as at the
sessions of the day previous.
The annual banquet of the fraternity will
take place tonight in the large banquet
hall on the tenth floor of the New Willard.
An entertaining program has been prepared
and prominent speakers will participate in
the affir.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.
Second Days Sessions of the Meeting
in New York


NEW YORK, May 16.-The second days
session of the Presbyterian general assem-
bly, began at o clock In the Fifth Avenue
Presbyterian Church. The first half hour
taken up with devotional exercises and
then the business program was begun. the
new moderator. the Rev. DR.. Henry Van
dyke presiding.
The morning session was consumed in the
presenting of reports of special committees.
among them being that of the special COM
mittee on the revision of the confession of
faith.
The meetings of the woman's home mis-
sionary board began today in the Central
Presbyterian Church in 9th street, and will
continue daily until May y.
The report creed revision will not be
debated until Thursday or Friday of next
week. Should the report be adopted by the
general assembly it will be referred back
to the presbyteries and it will require
favorable vote of two-thirds of their num-
Der to make it law.
A tWO-thrdS vote is required in each indi-
Vldual presbytery as we'll
The devotional exercises at the opening
or today's session We're conducted by the
Rev. DR.. David r. Kerr of Omaha Neb
The Rev. DR.. ]. Ross Stevenson, pastor of
the Fifth Avenue Church. then in a brief
address welcomed the assembly to the
church and to the city.
At the conclusion of the reading of the
report on creed revision there was wave
of applause, but it was noticed that many
of the commissioners remained silent.
John H. Converse, an elder from the
Philadelphia presbytery. moved that the
report be accepted. This motion was
adopted.
The Rev. Dr. David Wylie, pastor of the
Scotch Presbyterian Church of this CITY
moved that the report be adopted. This
motion was laid on the table. and on mo-
ton of DR.. Minton. the discussion of the re-
port was set for next Thursday at 10 am,
and on further motion of Dr.. Minton 1t was
resolved that at that time the discussion of
the report will be continued until the sub
ject is exhausted and the vote is taken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
Army Orders.

Major @. N. Whistler. Artillery Corps.
has been summoned to this city to consult
Colonel Randolph, chief Of artillery, in re-
gard to the installation Of stations for fire
control in the harbor Of Pensacola, Fla
Captain VIM. F. Clark. I'd Cavalry. has
been placed in charge OF the construction of
public buildings at Fort Myer. Virginia.
. First Lieutenant H. s. Hathaway. Signal
Corps has been relieved from duty In the
Philippines and ordered to San Francisco.
Captain L. M. johnson, jr., 10th Infantry,
at Sault Ste Marie, Mich. has been as
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, May 16-Flour firm and prices uu.
changed; receipts. 1916 barrels; exports ~ 10l
ssIrs, wheat sts ss rSnr,st spot and Nay
2 red Slxssl%: receipts H. O59 bushels: exports,
none; southern by sample. SOas7; southern on
grade, SiaS7. Corn easier; mixed, spot and May
08a66k; July. 6%a66: steamer mixed, 65as5Ls:
receipts. b.147 bushels; exports none; southern
white cord, O. asked: southern yellow corn, 66s67
Oats steady; No. white. 5Oa50k; No. 2 mixed.
xSa4Sh; receipts, 15.620 bushels; exports. none.
Rye quiet No. nearby. 60s61: No. western.
a2la6s: receipts, none: exports. nome Hay easier:
No. timothy. SIS. 0Oa$15.50. Grain freights very
dull, unchanged. Butter firm, unchanged; fancy
imitation. 20a21: fancy creamery. 2ss24: fancy
ladie. lsa2o; fancy roll. 2oa21; good roll, 1saf9:
store packed. lSa20. EGEs firm, unchanged: fresh.
l5hal6. Cheese firm, unchanged: large. 1l&sl2;
medium. 12a,2A; small l2hs12& Sugar firm. UNI
changed; due and coarse graduated. 4.71h.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
Arm Broken by Fall.

Frank Branch, twentythree years old,
fell while playing base ball this afternoon
in the railroad yard at Maryland avenue
and 9th street southwest and broke his
arm. The injured man, whose home is at
lI12 New Jersey avenue northwest was
taken to the Emergency Hospital for treat
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
Amending the District Bill

Mr.. Lodge has submitted to the Senate an
amendment to the District bill appropriate
ing $4,oOO for grading and matchmaking
eth street. Petworth. from Savannah to
Utica streets.
Mr.. Gallinger offered an amendment to
the same bill. increasing the appropriation
for the purchase Of text books and school
supplies for the use Of pupils in the first
eight grades from $45, 600 to $50 500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
Manager Griffith Suspended.

CHICAGO, May 16.-Clark Griffith, man
ager of the Chicago American League Base
Ball team, has been suspended by Presi-
den. Johnson for period which will cover
the present series with St. Louis and yir-
tually makes 1t five days. The suspension
Is intended as punishment for alleged
abusive language used toward Umpire
tombstone at Detroit last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
Regarding Kempff at Taku.

resolution was introduced In the House
today by Mr.. Bartholdt of Missouri direct
ing the Secretary Of the Navy to furnish
the House copies Of the complete CORE
spondence, including cable messages, be-
tween the Navy Department. and Rear Ad-
miral Kempff, then in command of the
American naval forces in relation to the
bombardment of the Taku forts in China
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
For Relief of War Nurses.

Representative Davey Of Louisiana today
introduced bill in the House for the relief
of nurses who served in the Spanish-Ameri-
can war. The relief is to be given by plac-
Ing all such nurses who served for thirty
days on the pension rolls Of the government
at the rate Of $12 per month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16

signed to temporary duty IN the Department
of California.
Contract Surgeon J. X. Ashburn, at Fort
Grant Arizona, has been assigned TO duty
at Fort Crook. Nebraska.
Lieutenant Colonel ]. L. Glenn, quarter
masters department, now in this city, has
been granted an additional months leave OF
absence.
Contract Surgeon J. c. Gregory has been
detailed as a member of the examining
board at Fort Myer, Virginia. vice First
Lieutenant ]. B. Clayton, assistant surgeon,
relieved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
The Wisdom Of Cheerfulness.

From the Milwaukee Journal
Gladness Is health giving. It prolongs
life. We all know the good of cheerful
ness in the sick room. 1t is just as much
needed in everyday life. It adds zest to
our work. Whistling or singing at ones
task makes time pass more swiftly and
less tediously. Work cheerfully done Is
better done. One puts something Of ones
personality in ones work. If we have
troubles to bear. SO do all others. Do not
add to the burdens Of others by going
about with a gloomy face and presence
Think Of the cheerful things. Do not re-
pine at failure. What seems such may not
be SO. Out of failure one may reap riches
OF character. There II no failure so great
as failure OF spirit and heart in life If
we are sincere. II our work Is real no mis-
fortune. no lack Of appreciation. no malice
can ruin us. With truthfulness and earn
est endeavor in US we can face the world
with smile on the lip and gladness Of
heart shining in our eyes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
Decision Regarding Porto Rican.

Attorney General Knox has rendered an
opinion in which he holds. in effect, that
native Porto Rican artist. temporarily liv-
ing in France. and who was there and not
in Porto Rico on April II, 1899, the date Of
the ratification of the Spanish peace treaty,
is an American artist" witiin the mean
ing of section 7O3 of the tariff act Of July
"a, 1897. and that, consequently, his paint
ings are entitled to entry into the United
States free of duty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
Will Adjourn Over Tomorrow.

Shortly before o'clock today the Senate,
on motion of Mr.. Lodge, voted to adjourn
unit! Monday upon the conclusion of to-
days business. This motion concluded a.
discussion concerning a time to vote on the
Philippine bill
That was brought up when at the con-
ciusion of Mr.. Deboe's speech no other
senator was ready to go on with the de-
bate. Mr. Deboe said that while he could
not speak for the entire democratic side.
conferences among democratic senators
caused him TO feel warranted in saying
that on the beginning of next week the
debate on the Philippine bill would be con-
tinuouS.
Ii II should prove that continuous de-
pate could not be maintained then he
would be verT glad to discuss the question
1or nxSig a time TO hold it.
"A Sood-natured passage of words took
place between Senators Spooner and Pat
ters0n. the latter suggesting that Mr.
Spooner was being held In reserve by the
majority in order TO close the debate and
as he expressed IL, fire a yolley of words
on the democratic side that would make
an impossible breach
Mr. Spooner said that he was not anxious
Ior any such arrangement and did not
know who would close the debate, al
thoush he would speak on the debate He
presumed. a matter of right the ma
yority would close the debate on their own
bill. va ~ "i
Senator Nelson endeavored to secure an
agreement for a session of the Senate to-
morrow for discussion of the London
DOCKS bill Senator Lodges motion how
ever, prevailed. and the Senate agreed TO
adjourn until Monday at the conclusion of
today's session
The Senate then proceeded to a considera.
Son or unobJected bills on the calendar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16

to accept the Senate amendment on the
Selfridge board claims.
Mr.. Cannon opposed the latter claims.
and incidentally expressed the hope that
this would be the last of the omnibus
bills" which he characterized as legislative
outrages.
The motion to instruct the conferees
against the Selfridge claims finally pre-
vailed
Consideration of the naval bill then was
ment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
Fail to Reach Agreement.

At the request Of the American Fedora
ton of Labor a conference was held last
evening at Typographical Temple on G
street. between the Carriage Manufacture
ers' Association and the striking carriage
makers. 1t was stated today that no agree
ment could be reached, and consequently
the strike will continue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
In Court Of Appeals.

When the Court of Appeals met today
Mr.. c. C.. Cole announced the death OF
Justice Bradley. Thereupon 1t was ordered
that out of respect to the memory of the
deceased the Court OF Appeals should stand
adjourned until Tuesday morning next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
PEACE IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Great Britain to Rebuild Beers De-
stroyed Farms.

LONDON. May 16-The Daily Mail issue
this morning says 1t understands sufficient
Indications of the attitude of the Boer
leaders at vereenining have transpired to
justify the assertion that peace in South
Africa is absolutely assured.
A powerful factor in attaining this result,
the paper says, has been the British gen.
crosby in the matter Of farm rebuilding.
for which it believes about f5 600, 600 has
been granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
Persian Minister'S Departure.

General Isaac Khan, the Persian minister.
sailed yesterday for Europe on the steam
ship kiautsheou, where he will Join his
sovereign at Coutrexville. France. He lief.
the Turkish minister in charge Of the Per-
sian interests during his absence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
Bill Board Tax.
From the Syracuse Post Standard,

FtOm the SyracUse Post Standard.
The beautiful capital of Washington pro-
poses to further beautify itself by exacting
an abie-bodied tax on all billboard adver-
Using within the city limits. There are few
things uglier to the view Of most people,
or more utterly useless to the advertiser
who pays for 1t. than the average staring
billboard. 1t Is in general public nuisance.
and in all large cities especially should
have been SO declared by ordinance long
ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
Pensions for Injuries.

Representative Maynard today Introduced
bill in the House which provides that civil
service employees of government navy yards
shall be entitled to pensions for injuries re-
ceived in line of duty the same as If they
were enlisted men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-16
THE HOUSE.

Before proceeding with the naval bill to-
Gay the House passed the bill turning over
70 Porto Rico all the public lands Of the
Mand coded to the United States by Spain
except sites designated by the President
within one year for naval and coaling sta
tions, military posts and other United States
purposes In this connection Mr. Lacey
iowa stated that the Porto Rico commits
noner ought to have the privilege Of the
moor or the House as to explain such
matters as this. instead OF being compelIed
% stand around the corridors Of Congress-
Also the bill for a road to the national,
Cemetery at Dover. Tenn.
After some discussion the bill reported nv
II Mccall from the ways and means COM
mntee, reminding the tax on legacies ma III
under the war revenue act by religious
charitable. art and educational institutions
vas passed.
Mr.. Sims Statement.
Kissing to question of personal privilege.
NJ Sims (Tenn-) resented a remark made
- MI jenkins (Wis) during the debate on
tAe local gas companies consolidat ton bill
SEVERAL days ago. that he (Sims) was only
consistent when he votes for the Methodist
Church TO rob the treasury" Mr. Sims re-
yteWed the legislation for the Methodist
BOOK Concern, South, and Indignantly re-
undated the suggestion that the claim was
unworthy
The conference report on the omnibus
Claims bill caused another long discussion.
III Underwood (Ala) seeking to renew
the instructions to the House conferees not