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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
VALUABLE LOTS SOLD
PROPERTY ON FOURTEENTH
STREET CHANGES HANDS.
Rumored Addition to the Holdings Of
Mr.. Thomas F. Walsh-The
Price Paid.

According to the current gossip in real
estate circles the property known as 11o
and III 14th street is about to change
hands. The prospective purchaser. by the
same authority, is Mr.. Thomas Hyde, the
vice president Of Riggs National Bank. 1t
is stated that he has bought this property
from the owner, Gen. Breckenridge, L. S. A,
and the price said to have been agreed upon
is $4,000. Both buildings are under lease
one with term of six or seven years yet
to run, to Mr.. ]. T. Hendrick, the manager
of the Manhattan Life Insurance Company
and the other for about the same period to
Moore & Hill Gncorporated), real estate
brokers'. The transaction, if made, is, of
course, subject to these leases, so that il is
promised no immediate change in the im-
provements is contemplated.
The interest in this transaction lies in
the price paid, as well as in the possibility
that is discussed of the property finally
coming into the hands of MIR. Thomas. +.
Walsh. AS to the price, it is looked upon
as the equal if not more than has ever been
paid for property on that block. Mr.. Walsh
paid Mr.. James NJ. Green few weeks ago
$3S0oO for his property, Ill l4th street
which has a frontage of Is feet inches
and depth of l04 feet. Soon after that
transaction was completed the adjoining
property, 1l3 l4th street, was sold by the
owner, Mr.. Daniel Loughran, to Mr.. James
NJ. Johnston for $31, 900.
The property has the same dimensions as
that bought from Mr.. Green. 1t is under
lease for term of several years to Ben. B.
Bradford, real estate broker. 1t is stated
that Mr. Bradford refused 5000 for his
lease.
AS to the dimensions. 715 and III l4th
street each has the same area as the ad-
joining properties referred to. In the event
that Mr. Walsh acquires the three hold
lngs he will have an additional frontage on
14th street Of fifty-six feet.
1t Is. Of course, not known what Mr..
Walshs purpose is in securing this prop
erty. which. as stated, adjoins his proposed
office building at the northeast corner Of
14th and G. streets, but the conjecture is
that he wants to have room to enlarge the
building in the event such a course shoull
seem desirable. However, 1t was stated
some time ago on behalf Of Mr. Walsh
that when he bought the Foundry Church
property and the Green property, which is
next to 1t. he did not intend to further in
crease his realty holdings in that locality
In spite of this disclaimer the current talk
seems to incline to the belief that after
all Mr. Walsh is the purchaser of the prop
eItN named.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
TO HOLD CONFERENCE.
Members Of Local Bar to Consider
Vacant Judgeship.

In connection with the vacancy in the Of
fee Of associate justice Of the Supreme
Court Of the District Of Columbia no ma
terial change in the situation was noted
today. 1t seems to be conceded that Mr..
Ashley NJ. Gould, United States attorney
for the District Of Columbia; Mr.. Benjamin
F. Leighton president of the Bar Associa-
ton. and Mr.. Andrew B. Duvall, the city
solicitor. are the three leading candidates
for the place. Among the others who have
been mentioned is Mr.. Hosea B. Moulton
The respective friends of Messrs. Could
Leighton and Duvall are confident that
their nominee will be selected for appoint
ment. 1t was asserted today that Mr..
Gould has the pledged support Of nearly
$50 members of the bar. In behalf Of Mr..
Leighton 1t is said that his backing in
cludes substantial business and church in
terests, as well as that of members Of the
bar The District Commissioners are said
to be among those who are urging the Sc
lection of Mr.. Duvall.
An informal conference was held this
afternoon by friends of Mr.. Gould and of
Mr.. Leighton. They agreed that the wisest
course to be pursued Is for the bar to unite
on three men, and to say TO the President
that the appointment of any one Of the
trio will be satisfactory. This procedure,
1t Is thought, would do away with the pos
sibility Of the executive selecting an out side
man for the judgeship, as it is believed he
is apt to do If the members of the local
bar fail to come to an understanding among
themselves.
1t was decided, subject to change that
representatives of the friends of Mr.. Gould
Mr. Leighton and Mr.. Duvan shall meet
tomorrow morning for the purpose Of con-
sidering the suggestion. The expectation
is that the result will be that the bar as a
whole will formally say to the President
that the appointment of Mr.. Gould, Mr..
Leighton or Mr.. Duvall will be satisfactory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
FOREIGN MISSIONS DISCUSSED
At Today's Session Of Presbyterian
General Assembly,,

NEW YORK, May 21.-The general as
sembly of the Presbyterian Church in the
United States gave up the early part Of
todays session to the consideration of for
egn missions. The business discussions
were preceded by devotional exercises con-
Quoted by the Rev. Howard Duffield Of the
Old First Presby yterian Church, this city.
DR.. Dufield made an address in which he
pleaded the cause of the old-fashioned gos-
pei as against what he called the RATIONAL
istic tendencies of the age
The Rev. DR.. Donald c. Mcleod of Wash
ington, d. c., offered resolution deploring
the spread OF MOrmonism and commencing
Westminster College of Salt Lake City for
lts work In training workers in the Mormon
Held and for the emancipation of many
victims of that cruel and blightinp sys1em
or false doctrine. Time not permitting no
action was taken on the resolution
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
Personal Mention.

Mr.. W. D. Marvel Of this city was a pas
senger on the Dominion Line steamer Cam
broman. which arrived at Boston from,
Genoa and Naples Sunday.
Mr.. F. T. Underhill of Santa Barbara
Cal. and Mr. Edward A. Faust Of St.
Louis, Mo-. are at the Arlington.
Mr.. John A. Just of Syracuse, N. Y, and
Mr.. Maurice WARMER of Paris are at the
Shoreham.
Mr.. W. D. Hines of Louisville and Mr. A.
B. Drake Of New Bedford, Mass, are at
the New Willard.
At the Raleigh are Mr.. E. r. Richards of
Sheboygan, Wis, and Mr.. H. B. Rice of
Boston.
Col. Michael. chief clerk Of the State De-
partment. has returned from a visit to
Camden. N. j., where the Chinese minister
delivered lecture on China and Col. Mi
chael made a short address on foreign i'm
migration before an audience of about 1900,
under the auspices Of the Camden Hiber-
niaQ Society,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
ROSTAND'S CYRANO ENJoINEn
Judge kohlsaat Says It Plagarizes
Mr.. Gross Book.

CHICAGO. May 21.-Judge c. C. Kohl
saat' IN the United States district court.
today issued a perpetual injunction against
inc production In the United States of Fa-
mond Rostand's play, "Cyrano de Berg
erac' IN the suit brought against Richard
Mahsheld and A. NJ Palmer by Samuel
Eoer!y Gross OF Chicago. The court In
It's order ruled that Mr. Gross was also on
t'!eo TO an accounting of the profits from
the play but Mr. Gross waived this right
and accepted 81 as satisfaction.
MI Gross is the author of drama en-
titied The Merchant Prince Of CornviIIe
the leading character of which was dis
thsulshed by the big nose that made
1!raho famous This drama Mr. C;ross
maintained was Printed for private cir
ct4atlon some time before the appearance
OF the celebrated French play. and accord
ing TO expert testimony, was the basis of
RostanGS work. In court numerous mar
al1eIs, both Of action and language were
SHOWN The most important of the similar
ltes IN the two dramas was the wooine nv
proxy OF the leading characters IN a hal
cony scene-made notable in "Cyrano'' nv
MT. Mansheld's production.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
TRADE WITH CUBA.
The Islands Imports Increase and Elk.
ports Decreased.

statement prepared by the insular di-
vision of the War Department shows that
the total value of merchandise imported by
the Island of Cuba during the nine months
ended March 81, 1902, was $40 61J. 74s
against s4S, ,S36,193 for the corresponding
period of 1901. The exports amounted to
$S3 3.s47 ,749. against s4036s, ,995 for the same
period Of 1901. These figures show an in
crease of per cent in the imports and
decrease of 16 per cent in the exports.
The value of merchandise coming from
the United states for the nine months
ended March 81 1902 was s2l .22I S25 a
slight increase over the corresponding pc
riod of 1901. while the exports for 1902
amounted to SD. 15S.360. a decrease of about
S4,aoooU, the greatest portion of the loss
being due to the falling off in the sugar
trade, =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21

trate Of the republic, faithfully interpreting
the sentiments of the whole people of Cuba,
have the honor to send you and the Ameri-
can people testimony Of our profund graft
tude and the assurance of an enduring
friendship, with wishes and prayers to the
Almighty for the welfare and prosperity of
the United States.
(Signed) 1T. ESTRADA PALMA"
President Roosevelt also has received the
following cablegram from President Loubet
of France, dated at Kronstad yesterday:
AT the time when the Cuban republic is
proclaimed under the mighty aegis of the
United States Of America 1 make it my
duty to offer to your excellency my very
sincere Fluctuations and to send you the
wishes that I form for the prosperity of
the young republic
(Signed "EMII. LOUBET"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
REVOLUTION IN COLOMBIA.
Government Troops Go Out to Attack
The Insurgents

PANAMA. Colombia, May 21.-The gov
ernment forces began to leave Panama at
o'clock yesterday. In all about 1900 men
under the command of Generals Amaya
and Salazar will proceed against the in
surgents. Before he left the city General
Salazar said:
Il intend to attack the rebels imme-
diately. l expect to receive within the next
eight days reinforcements of 5000 more
men, under command of General Panpillo
Gutierrez, who will cooperate with the
troops leaving Panama today. The rebel
General Herrera and his forces will be at
tackled by over 5000 of the best soldiers in
the republic, as well as by fleet His re-
slstance can be but futile. The govern
ment has been victorious in the interior of
the republic and it can send, if necessary.
10000 men TO end the revolution on the
iSthmUs."
Fifteen government soldiers remain in
Panama to protect the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
FEW CASES AFFECTED
SUPREME COURT DECISION RE
GARDING CAPT. DEMING.
War Department Will Await Receipt
of Official Copy of Opinion
Rendered.

Judge Advocate General Davis said today
that no action will be taken by the War
Department as a consequence of the decl-
sion of the United States Supreme Court in
the case of Captain Deming until an Of
fetal copy of that decision has been re-
ceived by the department. That decision
laid down the broad principle that courts
martial composed wholly or in part of Of
fiCers of the regular army have no jurisdic-
ton over offenses committed by persons in
the volunteer establishment, and con-
sequence that sentences imposed in all such
cases are invalid. Contrary to the general
impression, there are comparatively
few cases that will be affected by the de-
CisiOn, for the raeson that most of the vol
unteers tried and sentenced by courts COM
posed of regular and volunteer officers have
served the sentences imposed since the dis
bandment of the volunteer army by statu-
tory limitation June 80, 1901. The most
important exceptions are the cases of Cap
tain Read and the two other officers con-
Victed of completely in the So-called COM
missary frauds at Manila, and the term OF
Imprisonment imposed in those cases has
nearly expired. Volunteers who suffered
forfeitures of pay as a result of such court
martial sentences become entitled to re-
cover such forfeitures under the decision
of the court.
General Davis said the War Department
is without jurisdiction to entertain claims
for damages and it would be for Congress
to determine whether the men are entitled
to and shall receive such reimbursement.
In most of the cases of enlisted volun-
teers the forfeiture of a portion of their
pay a part of the punishment imposed,
and in the case of officers dismissed their
pay stopped at the date of their dismissal.
Under the most favorable conditions the
officers and men would be entitled to
endorsement of their suspended pay only
from the date of their dismissal up to the dis
bandment of the volunteer army, matter
of only a few months In most cases. but in
the cases of the enlisted men 1t might be
held that they were also entitled to accrued
pay forfeited by sentence of the courts.
General Davis admitted that all officers
and men now serving terms of impriSon-
ment. whose cases are affected by the prin-
ciple laid down in the Deming case, would
undoubted be released in accordance with
the decision, but, he added, there were
but few such cases, and no action would
be taken in regard to them until the De-
partment IS officially advised to the
character and scope of the decision of the
Supreme Court.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
WERE NOT DISCOVERED.
Certain Missing Boundary Stones on
the Alaskan Frontier.

About week ago Secretary Hay, in re-
ply to Senate resolution of inquiry as to
the reported discovery of certain missing
boundary stones on the Alaskan frontier
stated that the department knew nothing
OF any such boundary stones, though it
mad frequently investigated rumors of their
existence and had already directed an in
curry into the truth of this last report
Now the report Of this latest inonirv
which was made by Captain Ricba rdso,
y. >. A, an expert in Alaskan geographv
mas Just been received, and, as was ex
pected, 1t shows that the captain, after the
most most ollgent search, failed to find any of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
DEMOCRATS WILL CONTEST.
Dispute of Mayoralty Election at Cum
berland, Md

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star
CUMBERLAND, Nd. May Flowing 10
the complicated German ballot, the result
Of the contest here Monday was not
known until late yesterday. Warren c.
White, republican, is reelected mayor over
VIM. T. Coulehan. democrat, by eighteen
votes Howard NJ Fuller. democrat is re-
elected city clerk, and the following coun-
cilmen are elected. Jno. Dreyer, Jno. Adam
Dehler, George l.. Broadrup. Levi Shaw. re-
publicans, and Chas. p. Zimmerman demo-
cfat. The republicans, with hold-oyers,
have four majority.
The democrats say they viii contest
Mayor Whites election, because Of thirty
defective ballots being thrown out in one
ward. These votes were for Coulehan, but
il is contended. are void because every
candidate for councilman Of both parties
was voted for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
DEATH OF E. L. GODKIN
He Was Editor of New York Eyen;no
Post

NEW YORK, May 2l.-Edwin Lawrence
Gookin editor emeritus Of the Evening
Pest, died in Brixham. South Devonshire
England. last night The immediate cause
OF his death was a hemorrhage of the
brain. which occurred on Saturday, Nav II
Mr. Godkin suffered a similar stroke two
years ago, but recovered sufficiently to go
Go England In 1901
He spent last winter at Torquay. and
moved to Brixham on May q He was in
his seventy-frst year. Mr.. Godkin was
twice married. His first wife was Miss
foote Of New Haven, Conn, by whom he
had one son and one daughter the latter
Dying in infancy. His second wife Miss
katherine Sands of New York; survives
him His son, Lawrence Godkin, is a we'll
known member of the New York bar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
GEN. HORACE PoRTER's PROGRAM
Will Attend Numerous Functions Dur
ing His Stay Here.

NEW YORK, May 21.-Gen. Horace Por-
ter, United States ambassador to France.
VIII leave for Washington this afternoon
to attend the functions in connection with
the unveiling of the Rochambeau statue at
Washington. General Porter will dine at
the White House tomorrow, and he will
take breakfast on board the French bat
t!eShlp GauloIs at Annapolis Friday The
ambassador viii dine at the French en-
bassy Friday evening.
General Porter will return to New York
Monday, May 26 and on the evening of the
same day a dinner will be given In his
honor by the Republican Club of New York
The Union League Club will give dinner
In his honor Monday, June 2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
A Volume of Great Value.

A volume of great value to the historian
Of the future VINO wishes to know how the
relations between the United States and
it's insular possessions began and devel-
oped as an outcome Of the Spanish war,
as well compilation of necessity to the
international lawyer, is that just issued
from the government printing office under
the caption Of Reports on the Law Of
Civil Government in Territory Subject to
Military OCCUPATION by the Military Forces
of the United States.' These reports were
prepared by Judge Charles e. Magoon, law
officer of the division of insuar affairs, by
direct order Of Secretary Root, who de-
clared that they had been of such value to
him in deciding the questions treated under
the title that he had decided to have them
printed for the use of the officers concerned
in the government of the islands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
JUDGE MAGooN w1THDRAws.
No Longer a Candidate for Court of
Claims Vacancy

Judge Charles E. Magoon law officer Of
the division of insular affairs of the War
Department, who was one of the leading
candidates for appointment to fill the va
cancy on the bench Of the Court of Claims
created by the death of Judge Davis, to-
day formally withdrew his name from the
list of candidates. 1t is understood that
Judge Magoon was Influenced in this course
by the earnest desire of Secretary Root.
who felt that it would be much easier for
the President to secure a suitable Judge for
the Court of Claims than 1t would be for
him (the Secretary to secure law officer
for this important division of the depart
ment qualified in the same measure as
Judge Magoon to deal with the many in
tricate and important questions arising al
most daily in connection with the insular
administration,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
ON EIGHT-CENT STAMP.
The Portrait of Martha Washington
Will Re Used

Postmaster General Payne announced to-
day that the portrait of Martha Washing
ton had been decided upon as the first OF
American women to adorn United States
postage stamp This announcement is
made today, because it Is the centennial
anniversary of the death of the wife of the
first President, and it Is deemed fitting to
commemorate the event in this manner
The portrait will be placed upon the g.
cent stamp of the new issue, which will
appear some time next fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS
Another Secretary of Legation at
Havana Named.

Inc president today sent the following
nominations to the Senate:
Edward L. Adams, New York. secretar,.
OF the legation and consul general at Stock
holm, Sweden; Henry P. Fletcher, Pennsvl-
Vanla, second secretary of legation at Ha-
vana, Cuba; Alfred s. Moore PENNSYLVANIA
judge of the district court, district of Alas
ka, to be assigned to division number two
Marshals-Edwin r. Durham, western dis
trict of Missouri; George L. Cunningham
district of South Carolina
Postmasters-Georgia, w. S. Waite. East
man; Virginia, l.. L. Whitestone Cnlnonar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
Neither Deny Nor Affirm.

The vestrymen Of st. Johns Episcopal
Church today declined to either affirm or
deny the report that Rev Edmund s. Rous-
maniere of Providence, r. l., has been
called to the rectorship of that church, re-
ferred TO else where In The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
Fire at Greenville, Pa.

GREBNVILLE, Pa, May 21.-Meniorial
Hall Of Thiel College. this place. was de-
stroyed by fire at 8 o'clock this morning
entailing loss of $4,000 The boys dor
nitory is about fifty feet south Of Me-
mortal Hail. and they were routed out In
thelr night clothes. No one was hurt
u Is believed that the fire was of incen-
Aiary origin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
TRIAL OF THE PREBLE.
Torpedo Boat Destroyer Made Nearly
Contract Speed.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 21-The torpedo
boat destroyer Preble. which was launched
at the Union Iron Works on March 2, 1901.
and found lacking in speed. has been taken
on a preliminary spin around the bay,
alterations In her model having been made.
FORCED draught was not used, but q speed
OF twenty-three knots was maintained over
the measured mile, which was covered
twelve times, and twenty-four knots an
hour was recorded on the return trip.
With forced draught 1t is claimed that
there will be no trouble in making thirty
knots an hour. the contract speed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
Bills introduced.

Bills prescribing license taxes and for the
regulation of street railroads of the District
of Columbia, prepared by the Commission
ers, and already published in The Star
Were today introduced in the Senate by
Mr.. Mcmillan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
PANIC AT PORT AU PRINCE
Gen. Firmin, With 1000 Men, Ap-
preaching the City.

PORT AU PRINCE. Haytt. Nav 21-Tbe
army OF the north, numbering about 1000
men, commanded by Gen. Ffrmin the most
powerful candidate for the presidency of
Hayti, arrived today at Arcahaie, two days,
march from here.
The provisional government has sum-
moned all citizens to defend the capital
and as q result, the entire population Of
Port au Prince Is now under arms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
Reports of Rioting Not True.

Reports received here by the Associated
Press from all parts of the coal field show
that everything is quiet. Fist fights among
Idle men, which by rumors are usually ex-
aggerated into riots, are of daily occur
renee, but beyond these trifing disputes
nothing has occurred to stir the COM
munity. President Mitchell said this
morning that he knew nothing of the meet
1ngs Of operators in New York. nor of the
movements of the Civic Federation Off
Gals, beyond what was published in the
morning papers.
The committee at noon took a recess until
: clock. President Mitchell, the one per-
son authorized 10 talk, said there was
nothing TO be given out at this time but
ne promised some information al the after
noon adjournment. None of the other COM
mltteemen would say a word regarding the
proceedings of the meeting.
HAZLETON, Pa, May 21-Begtnnine
with today the HazletOn iron works where
most OF the foundry and machine work for
the couieries hereaboUts is done. will be
operated eight hours a day on account of
.he miners strike. All recently hired
hands have been laid off
over 100 foreign strikers left Hazleton
this morning for Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
Given to Her Fathers Care.

The State Department received a cable
gram this morning from United States
Consul Pearson, at Genoa, Italy, stating
that Margaret Taylor has been delivered
to the care of her father, and that the pair
sailed today aboard the Kaiserin for home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21
Give Bond and Take Appeal.

In the knights of Labor case recently de-
cided by the late Justice Bradley in favor
Of the Hayes faction bond In the sum OF
$4,000 has been furnished by the Parson
faction In connection with its appeal from
the ruling to the Court Of Appeals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-21

Lord Pauncefote Better.
1t was stated at the British embassy this
morning that the general condition of Lord
Pauncefote has improved, notwithstanding
night. =. .