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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Washington Stock Exchange.

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and suburban b. IS, IS bid: Alseostia and Fotomae
5s, 9s bid The Washington Railway and Electric
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bid. U. Electric Light Cert Indebt 6s. 1oo bid.
lo7 asked washington Market Co. ist 6. 1851
bid. Masonic Hall Association So, 104 bid. Ameri-
Safe Depost and Trust soctsN.tional Safe De-
Posit and Trust, I6o bid $50 asked. washipgton
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
General and Personal News From the
West End.

The seventh of the series of gospel tenn
perance meetings being held under the aus
pices Of Silver Star Lodge. No. TO- l. o. G.
T., took place last evening at Good Tenn
plars' Hall, on the Brookville road, Ten
leytown. There was large attendance,
and addresses were delivered by Mrs. M. s.
Martin and Mrs. T. A. Williams Of the Wo-
mems Christian Temperance Union. and
Mr.. Sylvester w. Russell, chief templar Of
the Grand Lodge.
The vestry of Christ Episcopal Church.
Georgetown, has received reply to the
call issued to the Rev. James N. w Blake
of Akron. Ohio. to fill the rectorate Of that
church, made vacant by the recent death
of the Rev. Dr. Albert Rhett Stuart. The
choice Of the vestry was yesterday an
nounced to the congregation of the church.
and according to expressions Of sentiment
the selection has the Endorsement OF the
ma jority of the membership.
The annual Thanksgiving meeting of Reno
Council. Jr. O. U. A. M, of Tenleytown,
was held yesterday afternoon at o'clock
at Masonic Temple. in Tenleytown. The
speaker of the occasion was Rev. F. L.
Day. pastor of West Washington M. E.
Church. A large number of members were
present and Mr.. ]. L. Giles presided over
the meeting.
The residents of Harlem, a small town
just west of the Georgetown University.
have entered complaint against the heavy
blasting at the auarries on the Virginia
bank Of the Potomac. about half mile
above the Aoueduct bridge.
Deputy Sheriff Bradley of Montgomery
county, Md, called at the seventh precinct
station late Saturday evening and enlisted
the services of the members of that pre-
cinct in an attempt to locate Kid" More
land, whom Bradley believed threatened
the life of Eleanor Parker in a deserted
roadhouse on the Conduit road Friday
night It Is alleged that Miss Parker was
bitten through her cheek and that her as
sailant escaped. She was brought to this
city and treated at the Emergency Hos
pital According to the police of the sew
enth precinct station Moreland Is out on
bail on a charge of embezzlement. He could
not be found by the officers. Deputy Sher-
if Bradley said he was informed that the
man who was with the woman was More
land.
According to the story told by Miss Par
ker at the Emergency Hospital Friday
night Moreland is not responsible for the
assault, and instead one Billy Jackson is
the guilty party. Jackson was arrested Sat
urday in road house on the Conduit road
by the Maryland authorities upon her COM
plant, and is now locked up in the Rock
willie jail.
Sergt. E. ]. Keefe of the seventh precinct
station has returned from a hunting trip
through the Blue nudge mountains in West
Virginia. He brought back several turkeys
and ducks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
A Shallow Pretense.
From the Boston Herald.

From the Boston Herald.
OF all the arguments that are made
against undertaking reform OF the tariff
with view to reduction of its burdens.
none is more shallow and impertinent than
that Congress is incapable OF doing the
work. It Is shalIe y and impertinent for
the reason thas ev i ,body knows that, no
matter how many Commissions are created.
nor how excellent a work they may do,
Congress will not accept the results Of their
labor as naving any worth compared with
what the committee of ways and means of
the House and the finance committee Of the
Senate think they know. Congress will do
the work, if 1t is done at all. and will do it
in it's own way. It isn't in the power Of
Mr.. Roosevelt or Of Congress to appoint
commission SO able that Congress win pay
ANY respect to its recommendations on &C
count of the authority of the commissions
knowledge and patriotism. Would Hoar
or Burrows or Dalzell or Grosyenor pay re-
gard to the conclusions of any commission
which went against the wishes Of the men
among their constituents who profit by ex-
orbitant duties? ALI the men who think the
Intervention of commission necessary to
guide Congress in reducing duties are quite
confident of the wisdom OF Congress in rails
ing duties. They never recommend COM
mission to advise Congress in this step.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
President Of Michigan Society.

Mr.. Edward B. Moore. assistant commits
sioner of patents was elected president Of
the Michigan Society at the annual meet
ing Of the organization. held Friday night.
by a unanimous vote. Mr.. Moore has been
a resident Of the District almost twenty
years but still retains his love for his old
home in Michigan He came to Washing
ton to accept a position In the patent office
in 1883. He became an assistant examiner
ana then an examiner in a short time and
at the time of his appointment to his pres
ent position was one of the examiners-in-
chief. He has been a member of the Mich
igan Society since its formation and has
been active in all its undertakings The or
ganizatlon was formed several years ago
for the purpose of bringing together the
people from Michigan who reside Temporal
rily in the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
THE FIRE RECORD.
Two Buildings Damaged to Amount Of
$1,000 Each.

A quick run was made by the fire depart
ment yesterday morning in response to an
alarm turned in for blaze in the house of
William H. Hammersley, 235 I'd street
northwest. The fire started on the upper
floor from some unknown cause and had
gained considerable Roadway when the fire.
men reached the house. After about thirty
minutes of hard work the hremen returned
to their quarters. The damage to the house
and furniture is estimated at about 81 600
The property was fully insured. -
The Van Ness mansion at 18th and B
streets northwest. one Of the oldest struc-
lures in the District, was badly damaged
by fire Saturday night about o'clock. The
property is. owned by Major Ferguson and
is occupied by the Y. M G.. A. for athletic
purposes. It is not know how the fire origi-
mated. The blaze started in the upper part
Of the building and caused damage about
the roof. 1t is believed the damage by fire
and water amounted to about $1,000
A slight fire occurred Saturday night
about IL O'Clock on the third floor Of house
1910 D street northwest. The flames were
extinguished by the firemen in few min
utes. Not more than IS damage resulted.
The fire department was called out Sat
urday night about 8 O'clock to extinguish a
blaze in shed in rear Of 233 Pomeroy
street. The fire caused only about IS dam
age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Iondon's Covering Purchases
Made Stocks Strong.
SOME GAINS MADE
MARKET SOON RELEASED INTO
DULLNESS.
Rock Island and Great Northern Pre-
ferred Were the Strong
Features.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. December s.-The buying
of some 10.eo0 shares of various stocks by
London. mostly against previous sales had
a favorable influence on. prices in today's
stock market. Money on time was loaned
at o and per cent, the latter for ninety
days, and public interest was reduced in
consequence. The Paris exchange rate
eased slightly. but the talk of gold ship
ments was confined principally to profess
sional traders
Bankers generally hope that no gold will
be needed until after the first of the year
Inc actual condition of the stock market
Is confused Banks are not in position to
encourage an advancing market, trading Is
LOO narrow to admit of large profit-tak king
ana traders Incline to the view that the
evils of the situation are exaggerated.
ihere Is too much pessimsm around to
encourage short selling and too little real
business with capital behind IT. to mako
the most OF the best that Is reflected I'm
general business conditions. Dizziness takes
the place of reactions. and thus far such
action has been regarded as the most ra-
tional treatment of mixed and uncertain
condition.
There was some good buying of Penusyl-
wanna on the theory that this afternoons
meeting Of the board of aldermen would
result IN a majority report in favor of the
tunnei franchise. In any event either the
city authorities will grant this privilege,
under proper restrictions. or the state will
De asked to exercise its authority In the
premises. The great undertaking in some
form will be pushed to a successful issue
Heavy selling of st. Pau was a feature
OF the early trading. the price reacting
about per cent. but good support was sent
In at the decline. Hooking Valley was a
feature OF the day by reason of its re-
newed strength and the revival of the ru-
NOR relative to an important consolidation
with neighboring property. Rock Island
issues were bid up for inside account and
there was pronounced strength in Great
Northern preferred.
The fractional gains In Erie and Reading
revived rumors Of an agreement between
the miners and operators outside of the
commission
Amaigamated Copper was strong in spite
OF the denial OF rumors relative TO favor
able developments in the trade
Sugar was in fair demand from trade
quarters and there was noticeable activity
in the Tobacco shares. The antitrust talk
at Washington may force some old time
fluctuations In the Industrial issues but
the hurt received will be out of all propor-
ton to the pretended scare.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
FATALITIES AT A FIRE.
Max Manthey and Child Dead, Another
Fatally Hurt

MENoMINEE FALLS. Wis, December
Sire last night destroyed the general
store and dwelling OF Max Manthey at Col
gate. five miles north OF here. Mr. Man
they and child lost their lives and three
others were Injured.
Mr. Manthey was awakened to find the
place filed with smoke. and called to his
family to jump from the windows of the
second floor In the rush an eight-year-old
child was forgotten and was burned to
death. Mr.. Manthey broke his neck in at
tempting TO slide down a post supporting
porch.
One child. three years old. fell down stairs
Mediterranean. running a nail into her head
and probably into her brain. She is not
expected to live.
"A mira chiId fell on her shoulder. break
Ing 1t. while another broke a collar bore
ne mother. two children and a servant
were the only ones to escape uninjured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
AVENUE OPENING ADVISED.
Needed by Water De-
partment for Trunk Mains.

W. A. Mcfarland, superintendent Of the
water department. has called the attention
of the Commissioners to the desirability Of
opening LIE Droit avenue southwark from
Trumbull street at an early date. This
street is much needed as an outlet for large
trunk mains from the new Trumbull street
pumping station, as without it an indirect
route, requiring a number of. Objectionable
bends. must be followed. The matter was
forwarded to the surface division for con-
Sideration.
Assistant Engineer Richards has sub
mitted report and map showing the pro
posed extension Of LIE Droit avenue fifty
feet in width. He says although the extern
sion Of this avenue has been generally con-
sidered as ninety feet wide, it would seem
that fifty feet would be sufficient, as soma
Of the land along the extension Is unsub-
divided. Other portions are held in large
bulk by one party, thus enabling these peo-
pie to establish building line If it is de-
sirable to have ninety feet. 1t is estimated
that the cost of the land will be $4,000.
The grading would be very light in char
acter. A draft of a proposed bill to Con-
gress to carry out the plan was also SUBJ
mitted,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
RIVER CHANGES IT'S COURSE,
Nebraska City Left High and Dry by
the Missouri

A dispatch to the New York World from
Nebraska City, Neb.. yesterday says: The
Missouri river has played a huge Joke on
this city. On Thursday night it flowed at
the doors Of the town. The next night it
suddenly changed It's channel and it is now
three miles away.
The greater part Of the big Burlington
railroad bridge now spans dry land The
water works are left high and dry. The
pumping station Is without connection and
a water famine prevails. All the river craft
were left on the sand or in small pools of
water.
The Iowa territory thus suddenly tossed
over into Nebraska Is not all said, for
there are many productive farms In the
tract The change of channel means q
change Of state citizenship to more than a
score of farmers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
DEAD AT MONTE CARLO
MK ALBERT CLIFFORD BARNEY
PAssKs AWAY.
Mrs. Barnsy Learns Sad News in
Cablegram Prom Daughter
in Paris.

Information has been received in Wash
ington Of the death of Mr.. Albert Clifford
Barney, which occurred at Monte Carlo
Saturday morning. Mr.. Barney had been in
Ill health for more than year. He went
abroad In April last on the advice of his
physician. who thought that change Of
scene and climate might have a beneficial
effect.
Mr.. Barney spent several months in Paris,
where his daughter. Miss Natalie Clifford
Barney, was located. He seemed to i'm
prove for a time and was said to be in ap-
parent good spirits when he departed from
Paris for Monte Carlo.
Mrs. Barney Frustrated.
Mrs. Barney, who is at her home, 1926
Rhode Island avenue, was first appraised OF
her husbands death by a cablegram from
her daughter in Paris, who wired that she
was just about to start for Monte Carlo to
take charge of her fathers body.
Mrs Barney was Frustrated by the receipt
of the news. Miss Alice Barney, another
daughter, is with her mother. The Barneys
are prominent in Washington society. Mr..
Barney was member of the Metropolitan,
Chevy Chase, Alibi. Washington Golf and
University Clubs. He was a graduate of
Brown University of the class Of 1859.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Shepherd Memorial.

Chairman B. H. Warner of the finance
committee of the Shepherd memorial has
appointed DR.. A. P. Pardon as an ad-
ditional subchairman to look after the real
estate men on 14th and F streets from It'll to
10th streets northwest DR.. Pardon has ac-
cepted and will commence his work at
once.
The subscription fund to date is as fo1-
lows;
Amount previously acknowledged SIS. 626 90
=: II. snyder q Co. 10 90
Chas r. Edmonston. .. 10 90
SIS A6 20
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
A Land Protest.

protest signed by a number of citizens
of Wind River Valley. Wyming. has been
received by Commissioner Binger Herman
Of the general land office against the inclu-
sion OF certain land in that vicinity In the
Teton river reserve. The signers of the
protest state that this land is grazing land
and cannot be properly included in the for
est reserve. The protest has been referred
to the proper official for investigation and
report. 1t is explained by Commissioner
Hermann that the land regarding which the
protest has been received. Is that which is
to be included in the extension OF the pres
ent Teton river reserve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Grade Crossings.
From the Indianapolis News.

OF course. the important thing is to get
rid Of the dangerous grade crossings. The
railways know this as well as the people
They suffer from the present condition In
expenses of maintaining Watchmen, in the
payment of large damages because Of acct
dents and in the lesseninE of speed. They
know perfectly well that grade crossings
cannot be much longer tolerated In this city
after the manner that has hitherto pre-
vailed. Every year, with increasing popu-
lation and traffic the problem becomes
more serious. Some way the danger to life
and limb. the constant presence OF which
in the last few weeks, must be removed
We do not think the people care 30 much
how this end Is reached as that It be
reached
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
REPORT OF PLOT DENIED.
Alleged Murderous Conspiracy Against
the Gar,

Count Cassinl the Russian ambassador,
authorizes the press to deny in toto the re-
port recently circulated from Vienna that
a plot had been discovered to assassinate
the car at LIE Vida. and that four Russian
students were arrested as being Implicated.
1t so happens that the ambassador is In al
most daily direct communication with his
sovereign. who remains at LIE Vida. r..
1t Is understood that the recent assur-
ances Of Ambassador Tower upon his ar
rival at Berlin In regard to the good health
of the car and his cordial feelings toward
this country have been well received in
Russia. 81 =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Funeral of Miss Williams.

The funeral of Miss Sarah Abercrombie
Williams. eldest daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Cassel Williams, took place this
morning at 10 o'clock from the residence
of her parents at the Franconia. 91S 18th
street northwest. Services at the house
were conducted by Rev. George Fiske Dud-
ley, rector of st. Stephens. assisted by Rev.
Il. Slater Dunlap assistant rector Of st.
Johns Episcopal Church. The interment
was at Rock Creek cemetery. The pail
bearers were Messrs. H. g. Brown, George
w Rouzer, John d. Cremer and Charles
p. Kern.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
THE SENATE.
Resolutions of Indian Territory Coun-
Gil Read.

After some routine business In the Sen
ate today Mr.. Quay Pa) sent to the desk
and had read the resolutions adopted by
the Indian territory executive committee
on territorial legislation in opposition 10
the statehood bill, combining Oklahoma and
indian territory. expressing sympthy for
Oklahoma in her efforts to secure state
hood, appealing for some form OF local self
government. such as is provided for IN
what is known as the Moon bill. and de-
nouncing certain people, who. 1t Is charged,
have misrepresented the desires of the citi-
zens of Indian territory with regard TO
Joint statehood with Oklahoma.
Mr.. Penrose Pa.) called up the immigra-
ton bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Want of Jurisdiction.

In the United States Supreme Court to-
day the appeal from the Court of Claims in
the case of the District of Columbia vs.
elias E. Barnes was dismissed for want of
Jurisdiction. This case involved a claim for
damages against the District of Columbia
under contract held by Barnes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
SIX-DAY BICYCLE RACE.
Thirteen Teams Left in Madison
Square Garden Contest.

NEW YORK, December S-Noon today
found thirteen teams left in the six-day
bicycle race at Madison Square Garden.
Lootens and Bruni quit today. but Their
partners. Baraquin and Buisson, doubled up
and continued the contest.
The first rider to leave the race was Head
speth, negro rider. He fell and broke his
collarbone. Bald and Elkes were the next to
quit. Fem dropped out also. and Keegan,
his partner, doubled up with Peterson, who
had been Headspeth's partner
The noon score follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Cornelius Vanderbilt Has Tvphoid

NE" YORK. Dece mber S.-Cornelius VAN
oeroit IS III of typhoid fever at his home
IN this city. He has been confined to his
bed Tor week, and his physicians have
diagnosed the disease as typhoid At the
house 1t was said today that the patient
was comfortable and that no complications
had developed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
An East Washington Protest

Mr.. Gallinger today presented to the Sen
ate resolution recently adopted by the
East Washington Heights Citizens Assoc
citation of the District of Columbia remon-
strating against the location of correctional
institutions in East Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Kaiser's Son Breaks Collar Bone.

PLOEN, Prussia. December S. = Prince
Oscar. Emperor Williams fifth son, has
sustained slight fracture OF the collar
bore through falling from a horizontal bar
The injury will not interfere with his
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Liability Of Common Carriers.

a bin relating to the liability OF common
carriers by railroad in the District OF Coz
lumbia and territories and between the
states was introduced in the Senate today
by Mr.. Lodge The bill makes railroads
liable Tor any injury to employees an re-
suit Of its negligence or mismanasement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Ordered to Hawaii.

Maj John Mcclellan, artillery corps has
been relieved from duty at Fort Greble
X. l.. and ordered to Camp Mckinley, Hon.
oiulu. Hawaiian Islands to assume COM
mand of the artillery district of Honolulu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Wife and Son Beneficiaries.

By the terms of the will of John J. M.
Seilman. dated May 10. 1899. and filed this
afternoon for probate. his wife. Mary AIDE
laide Sellman. and his son. William A. B.
Sellman. are named bepeficiaries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Divorce Proceedings Dismissed.

Justice Hagner, in Equity Court No. l.
this afternoon dismissed the proceedings
for divorce instituted by Hettie E. Williams
against Murray Williams
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
j. A. Middleton's Appointment

NEW YORK. December S.-The appoint
ment of j. A. Middleton as assistant to the
new president OF the Lehigh Valley Rail-
road Company. E. b. Thomas. was made
public today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
The Attorney General Goes South.

Attorney General Knox has gone to St
Augustine. Fla. for ten days or two weeks
He proposes to take rest With him is
his personal friend. ID. ]. P. MCGOWAN of
New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Suit for Divorce.

Proceedings for divorce were instituted
this afternoon by Helen Thompson against
Henry Thompson. infidelity on the part of
the latter being alleged. ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
Remains Reach Portland.

PORTLAND. Me-. December S.-The flu
neral train bringing the body of former
Speaker Thomas B. Reed arrived here at
1920 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08

timore. collapsed Friday night and Is a
total wreck. None Of the forty guests was
injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08

Since November II, when an earthquake
shook up southern Utah and as far north
at Salt Lake, there have been daily shocks
felt in the extreme southeastern portion OF
the state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-08
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers. 1419 ST., members New York
stock exchange. Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board OF trade