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Evening star., 1902-04-18
ANDREWS MUST STAND TRIAL.
Detroit Judge Refused to Continue
Bank Wreckers' Case.

p DETROIT. April 1S-Justice Whelan to-
day denied the request of the attorneys of
Frank c. Andrews and Henry r. Andrews.
vice president and cashier, respectively, of
the suspended City Savings Bank, for a
three weeks postponement of their clients
examination on the charge Of wrecking the
bank. which was set for today. After lis
tening to their arguments and to the objec-
tions of Prosecutor Hunt Justice Whelan
ordered that the examinations be proceeded
with this afternoon.
Frank C. Andrews attorneys alleged, al
a reason for asking the pOstponement, that
they needed more time for examination Of
the books of the bank. The first inklirg Of
what Frank c.. Andrews defense will prob
ably be was given in Attorney John G.
Beaumont's personal affidavit, in making
a showing for an adjournment. He de-
clared that in the examination Of the books
and records of the City Savings tank it
was found that the condition of the banks
accounts was chaotic and Precarious '1ong
before the defendant had any connection
with the bank
In support of his motion for a postpone
ment Henry r.. Andrews attorney offered
affidavit signed by Andrews physician
to the effect that the eX-cashier, who has
been seriously i'll, would be subjected to
serious danger If he were forced at This
time to endure protracted nervous strain
Of several weeks, such as the police court
hearing will necessitate-
Prosecutor Hunt cortended that F. G.
Andrews had had ample time to prepare
his defense and held shat Henry R. An
drews was as well able to stand the strain
of an examination now as he VIII be three
weeks hence.
Evening star., 1902-04-18
To Take OF the Differential.
THE SENATE.

At the conclusion of routine business in
the Senate today consideration of bill to
provide for a union railroad station In the
District of Columbia was begun.
After the bill had been read and several
of the amendments of the committee had
been adopted 1t went over, on the obsec-
ton Of Mr.. Jones (Ark.).
A bill was passed granting certain lands
to the city Of Colorado Springs, Colo, for
the purposes of water supply.
Lincoln Memorial Commission.
Other bills were passed follows: To
provide commission to obtain designs for
a monument or memorial to Abraham Lin
coin and appropriating S2J,G for the rur-
pose, the commission TO consist of the
chairmen of the library committees Of the
House and Senate and the Secretary Of
War.
Authorizing the United States and West
Indies Railroad and Steamship Company
of Florida to construct a bridge across the
Manatee river in Florida.
To prevent any consular officer of the
United States from accepting any appoint
ment from any foreign state as adminiStra-
tor, guardian or to any other office or trust
without first executing bond with Sc
curity, to be approved by the Secretary Of
State.
Appropriating 100000 for enlarglng the
public building at Kalamazoo. Mich.
Conference Report Adopted.
Mr.. Cullom then presented the conference
report upon the legislative, executive and
judicial appropriation bill, and the report
was agreed to without comment
A bill fixing the terms of the circuit and
district courts in and for the district Of
South Dakota was passed
Philippine Civil Government.
At 2 o'clock the unfinished business. a
bill temporarily to provide for the admins
tration of affairs of civil government in the
Philippine Islands and for other purposes
was laid before the Senate, and the bill
was read under an agreement that commit
tee amendments first should be considered.
Evening star., 1902-04-18
EXCLUSION OF CHINESE.
Views Of Representative Kahn Re-
gardine the Senate Bill.

Representative Kahn Of California, who
introduced the drastic Chinese exclusion
bill in the House. and Representatives
Cooms Of California, who aided in perfect
ing 1t, both express the view that the Sen
ate measure should be accepted as the best
obtainable within the few days remaining
before the Geary law expires by limitation.
This view has been made known to Repre-
sentative Perkins Of New York, who re-
ported the House exclusion bill from the
foreign affairs committee, and an informal
understanding has been reached that IL the
California members are willing to accept
the Senate substitute this course undoubt-
edly will be taken by the committee and
the House.
1.-The Senate substitute, as finally amend
ed, really gives US all we want, except in
emitting the sailors clause" said Mr..
Kahn, land 1t is much more drastic than
is generally understood. 1t goes much fur
ther than the original Platt substitute and
by re-enac citing the present law and the law
Of 1888 extending them to our island DOS
sessions, and continuing these laws indeh-
nitely, we get almost. II not quite as much
as we did by the original bill. But in any
event, as the present exclusion law runs
out on May 8. 1t would be desirable to ac-
cept the Senate substitute. for II We were
q single day without an exclusion law
thousands of Cinnamon would cross the
border from Canada"
Evening star., 1902-04-18
SECOND ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE.
Frank Hoover Jumps Into the Potomac
From Long Bridge. 7'

Frank Hoover, the printer. OF 72e 9th
street northwest. who attempted suicide
Sunday night at Pennsylvania avenue and
14th street by cutting his throat with a
razor, made another attempt to end his
life this afternoon. He jumped from the
Long bridge into the Georgetown chaEnel.
but was rescued by the man on duty at
the draw The latter saw the unfortunate
young man struggling in the water and
succeeded in bringing him to the shore.
He was then taken TO Ine south end Of the
bridge and the Emergency Hospital am
bulance was summoned.
Hoover was discharged from the Emer-
gency Hospital this morning. having vir-
tually recovered from the effects of the
wound in his throat. He left the institu-
tion shortly before noon and jumped from
the bridge between 1 and o'clock.
When taken from the water he appeared
as if he were in a dazed condition, and
those who saw him thought his mind was
affected. He had written several letters be-
fore he jumped from the bridge. One was
address to his wife. He informed her in
the letter that he was tired of living.
Evening star., 1902-04-18
SECRETARY HAYS Eu1oaY.
Committee Will Recommend the
Thanks Of Congress.

1uaukB OF congress-
The joint special committee of Congress
on the exercises for the late President Nc
Kinley today adopted a resolution giving
the thanks Of Congress to Secretary Hay
for the Grafton delivered on the occasion
Of the exercises. Representative Champ
Clark Of Missouri stated that he might de-
termine to make a minority report. He re-
ferred to Mr.. Hays grafton as a literary
gem in which no single sentence could be
found violating political propriety. "It
was fine as literary performance"
Mr.. Clark remarked. Some phrases were
especially brilliant. As phrase maker
Mr.. Hay may be ranked with Grover
Cleveland, II this Is compliment. But 1t
had one Objectionable feature-it was the
most scientific and skillful republican
campaign speech that has been made in
through the whole"
General Grosvenor called attention to
certain part OF the speech, where, he said.
Secretary Hay had called the war of the
rebellion 'the war between the states"
General Hooker upheld Mr.. Hay against
General Grosvenor.
Mr.. Parker of New Jersey asked Mr..
Clark not to take this course, but the mat
ter was left open. Representative Grosve-
nor OF Ohio will present to the House the
report of the committee in favor of the
resolution.
Representative Hooker of Missouri took
issue with Mr.. Clark as to the political
aspect of the Grafton. He pointed out that
Mr.. Mckinley had been through the many
political struggles OF recent years and his
work was q part Of the political history of
the eulogy should deal with political
phases.
Evening star., 1902-04-18
CAPT. AYERS POLICY
PROPOSED TO WAGE WAR IN THE
SHARPEsT MANNER.
Natives Were to Be Treated as Enemies
Until They Had Shown Them
selves to Be Friends.

The Secretary Of War has placed in the
hands OF the Senate committee on the
Philippines large number Of orders, cir
culars and reports bearing upon the con-
duct Of military affairs in the unpa Gifted
provinces Of the Philippines
Taken in the order given the following
are the most noteworthy points involved:
On December "a last Captain J. E. Aver.
adjutant general Of the 9th Brigade, with
headquarters at Tacloban, Island Of Leyte,
issued circular to the station command
ers in Samar in which the conviction was
expressed that the wealthy classes or
''pudientes'' among the natives were, while
processing friendship toward the Ameri-
cans. more responsible than any others for
the continuance of hostilities Under such
conditions. he said, the only course to pur-
sue. would be one that would create In the
minds Of all burning desire for peace-a
desire or longing SO intense, SO personal
SO real that it will impel them to Join hands
with the Americans In the Accomplishment
of that end
Announcing the policy Of the brigade, he
said 1t would be from this time on to
wage war in the sharpest and most de-
cisive manner possible" and adding: This
policy will apply to the Island of Samar
and such other portions Of the brigade to
which it may become necessary to apply
it, even though such territory is supposed
ly peaceful or Is under, civil government"
Giving instructions for the carrying out
Of this ordere he -aaid that young officers
were to be given great latitude for this con-
duct In harassing the enemy, and that ma
tives. and especially those Of wealth and
influence were to be regarded with sus-
picion, addingj Every native whether in
arms or living ino the pueblos or barrios,
will be regarded and treated as an enemy
until he has Sonclusively shown that he Is
friend. 5rz1Y
can demonstrate his loyalty is by some posi-
tive act or seYering his relations with the
produce distinctively unfriendly relations
with the insuikenaA"
Suspected persons should be apprehended
and IL there was not sufficient evidence to
convict they Bhou1d be held as q military
necessity. This direction was made espe-
cially applicable TO priests. Of whom Cap
tain Aver said THAI their profession would
mot be sufficient TO protect them"
Evening star., 1902-04-18

and labor and all indirect expenses author
lied by the department
Admirals Melville and Bowies, chiefs OF
the bureaus Of engineering and construc-
tfon. respectively. to whom this report was
referred for remarks, have expressed the
opinion that the proper average cost re-
ported by the Ramsay board Is fair and
moderate. and that the increased cost OF
the boats was principally due to the in
creased cost of material and the long
period Of construction.
A table prepared at the department gives
the following figures regarding the two
classes Of boats:
Torpedo boat destroyers-Average con-
tract price, S2S1. 80; average actual cost re-
ported by contractors. $19S. .3o4: average
proper cost fixed by the board. $374. 200;
average contractors loss on boards figures.
$SI, 459; total loss by contractors on sixteen
torpedo boat destroyers, 81. 500 $40.
Torpedo boats-Average contract price.
$3.50, 22S: average actual cost, $256 464; aver
age proper cost. SD. 800: average contract
or's loss. $T253f; total loss on torpedo
boats. $652. 7T6
Grand total loss, s.. .o52. .11s.
The estimated sum OF half the contract
ors' loss on these boats, for which they ask
reimbursement by the government, Is ST.
026 069.
Evening star., 1902-04-18
Naval Orders

Lieut.. c. Webster has been detached from
the bureau of navigation, and ordered to
the Illinois.
Lieut.. H. w. Jones. from the Puritan to
the navy yard. Washington, d. c.
Ensign w. B. Tardy. from the Naval
Academy to the Puritan.
Boatswain ]. A. Leckie. from the Solace
to the Pensacola.
Carpenter c. L. Bennett. to the navy
yard, New York
Boatswain e. ]. Damon, from the Mon
ongahela to the Topeka.
Lieut.. Commander ]. H. L. Holcombe. to
the Cavite hospital.
Captain ]. q. Mahoney, to the marine
brigade. Cavite.
Captains H. o. Bissett and c., 8. HILL
from the Cavite station to the Manila
Lieut.. P. Andrews, from the Wompatuck
to the Yokohama hospital.
Passed Assistant Surgeon II. d. Wilson,
to the Marine Brigade.
Passed Assistant Surgeon M. g. Guest
from the Cavite station to the New Or
leans.
Assistant Surgeon r. c. Holcomb, to pro-
coed home via Manila.
Evening star., 1902-04-18
DowNsHIRE GETS A DIVORCE.
British Nobleman Charges His Wife
With Scandalous Conduct.

LONDON. April 1S.-The Marquis of
Downshire was granted a divorce today be-
cause OF the misconduct Of the marchioness,
who was Miss Hare, with Capt. Joseph
Laycock of the Yeomanry. The case was
not defended. counsel for the correspondent
admitting the truth Of the charges made
A pathetic letter, written subsequent to
the separation by the marchioness, was
read in court. In 1t she appealed to the
marquis, for the sake of the past, to speak
one word OF farewell and say he would try
to forgive her, and they need never meet
again He ignored the appeal
The correspondent, Laycock, is a million
aire, is well-known in hunting and yachting
circles. He served under General French
in South Africa and was twice mentioned
In dispatches. He was best man at the
marriage of the Duke of Westminster
Laycock is the owner Of the motor car
which won the Paris-Berlin race
Evening star., 1902-04-18
SEVERAL HURT IN WRECK.
Accident on the P, v. and c. r. r
This Morning.

MONONGAHELA, Pa, April 1S.-Pas-
senger train No. 10 on the Pittsburg, Vir-
ginia and Charleston railroad was derailed
near Charleroi. Pa, this morning, and
number of passengers injured; none fatally.
Those most seriously hurt were:
Eliza Hazelbacker, California, Pa, right
leg crushed and head badly lacerated.
]. E. Masters. Coal Center, Pa. left leg
crushed and cut about face and hands.
VIM. Phillips, baegagemaster, Pittsburg,
left leg broken, hands mangled and bruised
about body.
Lee Van Freeman, Charleroi, Pa, cut
about face and hands.
James Stitgel. Homestead, Pa. back hurt
and cut about face and hands.
F. E. Etman, residence unknown, cut
about hands and face.
The accident, 1t Is thought. was caused by
the shoe brake catching on the rail and
tearing the front truck off the tender
Traffic was suspended for several hours.
Evening star., 1902-04-18
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. April ls--Ficur steady and prices
unchanged; receipts. 1O.713 barrels; exports 50
barrels. Wheat hrmer, contract. spot and the
month, 19f.as0: No. red. s21s; May. soasOk;
receipts 63 S24 bushels; exports ITO 600 bushels:
southern by sample, 75as3; southern grade, s0a
month, 64hs64%; May. 84Jsa65: steamer mixed,
6S1a63A: receipts, 1867 bushels; exports, IT, Ia
bushels; southern white corn. IS: southeru yellow
corn. 64R Oats firm: No. white, 5ia51h: No. .
mixed. 4Sa4sh; receipts, y, ,15s bushels; exports,
western. 62a621 receipts, 2,2o3 bushels: exports.
none. Hay steady; No. 1 timothy. S15aSl5.se.
Grain freights very dull. unchanged. Butter nrrR.
unchanged: fancy imitation. 2sa29; fancy cream
cry. 22s2S; fancy ladle. 36a27; fancy roll 25sssi
good roll. 23a24; store packed, 22a24- Eggs firm.
unchanged: fresh, l5Isa16. Cheese steady, M
changed; large. 12a12L: medium. 13al3A; smsn,
l3al3%. Sugar firm, unchanged; hne and cosr.s
granulated. 4.S1h
Evening star., 1902-04-18
C0NTRABAND OF WAR
Chicago Attorney Insists
Horses Are Such.
LETTER TO PRESIDENT
ASKS THAT NEUTRALITY LAWS
Be ENFORCED.
His Purpose is to Break Up British
Supply Depots in This
Country.

CHICAGO. April 1S.-Peter Van Vlissin-
gen, who has been one of the most active
friends of the Beers in Chicago.--today sent
to President Roosevelt an open letter ad-
vancing an argument against the British
mule traffic in the United States. He de-
clares that the traffic Is in violation Of the
treaty Of Washington.
Article 6 of that treaty" the letter
reads, lays down three rules by which ar
bitrators are to be governed. The second
rule declares: "A neutral government is
bound not to permit or suffer either belig-
ent to make use of it's ports or waters as
the base of naval operations against the
other, or for the purpose of renewal or aug
mentation of military supplies or arms or
the recruitment of men,"
Further along the letter says:
Great Britain made no scruple of assert
ing the terms of the treaty Of Washington
against this country upon the first and only
occasion when our government was al war
with foreign state. April %, 1898, the
day after war was declared. between the
United States and Spain, Queen Victoria
issued proclamation of neutrality, insist
ing upon the observance of the treaty.
Great Britain's Proclamation.
"In this proclamation Great Britain in
sists that her ports and waters shall not be
used to abet the military activity of bellig-
erent powers and we now request the en-
forcement of this rule"
BY the classification prepared by the
State Department published by Secretary
Long June 20, 1898 in his instructions to
blockading vessels and cruisers general
order 492, paragraph 19) horses are desig
mated as absolutely contraband' of war.
If additional argument were needed to
prove that horses have been considered
contraband of war by the United States
government, the following instances in
which they have been so classed might be
cited:
In the treaty between the United States
and Bolivia Creates and Conventions,
1889, D. 80. article ~ horses with their
furniture are comprehended contraband
Of war.
Other Treaties Cited.
In the following other treaties a similar
specification is made:
Treaty between the United States and
Brazil Creates and Conventions, 1889, p.
1859, article 16.
Treaty between United States and Colom
bia Creates and Conventions, 1889, p.
1850, article II.
Treaty between United States and Haiti
Creates and Conventions, 1889, p. 55D,
article 20.
Treaty between United States and Peru
Creates and Conventions, 1889, p. 119D,
article IS.
Treaty between United States and Swe-
den and Norway Creates and Conventions,
1889, p. 1O42). article 8.
Mr.. Van Vlissingen has been at work for
months preparing material for this letter.
He concludes with request that the Pres
ident give the matter earnest conSfdera
ton and early attention"
Evening star., 1902-04-18
Stocks Were Strong and
Active Today.
MARKET WAS BROADER
ACTION OF WESTERN FINAN-
cIERs SET THE PACE.
Belief That the Public IL Becoming
Interested in Wall Street
Again
Itch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. April lS.-An increased vol
ume Of commission house buying and a
general broadening OF the speculative hori-
zon resulted in Increased activity and high
er prices in todays stock market In con-
servative circles the view is expressed that
possibly the western operators have really
given the market a start. even though the
conventionalities were disregarded in the
inception OF the movement.
The market is out OF the rut, at least,
and the buying demand is not all from pro-
fessional sources. On the whole prices Of
stocks which have been most active are
high. so high In fact that value has been
outrun unless something more than mere
routine considerations are to govern.
Rain is needed in the southwest and the
longer the delay the more serious the re-
suit on the growing crops. In spite OF the
fact that crop conditions are not all that
the experienced investor could wish. the
Granger roads are easily advanced. In some
quarters. however. the advances are seized
upon to market long stock For several days
st. Paul has been sold steadily and every
advance made use of to sell long stock.
Today the price was advanced to a new
high level In the hope OF creating an i'm
preston that the selling was over. There
was good selling on the advance, however.
vious days. Illinois Central was forced up
sharply at the opening but yielded over a
fuli point on profit-taking and settled down
later between 146 and 14I. Union Pacific
advanced over per cent under a big buy
Ing demand from the western party and
was given splendid support up to los
The convertible bonds sold up over 100,
and the whole movement was given a very
purposeful appearance.
The pool in Southern Pacific, after a pro-
tracted period of idleness, advanced the
price of that stock about / 1-2 per cent
The supply Of stock continues to be liberal
at each new level. Atchison issues were
a fraction over par, while the common was
moderately steady around yesterdays best
prices. The Mexican issues were mod
erately active and steady.
Reading was strong under a good inside
demand and seemed to enjoy a particularly
broad market. The other coal shares We're
steady, but less active. Traction issues
volume of Union Traction business the lat
ter contribution from Chicago
The United States Steel issues were
stronger under a good inside demand and
rumors of the purchase OF Tennessee Coal
and Iron and Colorado Fuel by the larger
company were largely instrumental in fore
ing the rise.
Republic Steel preferred was bought by
good houses in the belief that it's earnings
and prospects justified higher prices. The
Industrial list as whole was again irreg-
ular, but the buying of the active features
was called good
Indications are that the banks have made
small gain on the weeks currency move
ment. Several of the larger banks have
not increased their loans, and one institu-
tion reports a decrease of S2OO0OO0 in that
item.
Evening star., 1902-04-18
Taken to Higher Court.

An appeal to the Supreme Court of the
United States from the opinion Of the Court
Of Appeals in the case Of Jesse Brown and
Rosa Wallach. appellants. against the Com
missioners Of the District OF Columbia, has
been noted by Mr.. A. B. Duvall. represents
ing the Commissioners. The case involves
the condemnation Of land necessary for the
extension and widening Of Sherman, avenue
The Court of Appeals remanded the cause
that proceedings may be had and jury OF
twelve appraisers ordered. According to
the Court of Appeals the lower court erred
in confirming the verdict Of the Jury OF
seven appraisers, Notwithstanding excep-
tions filed thereto
Evening star., 1902-04-18
LOST By CONTRACTORS.
A Large Sum Sunk In Building Tor
pedo Boafs and Destrovers

Tho report Of the naval board, Of which
Rear Admiral Ramsay. retired. Is presi-
dent, appointed to pass on the claims Of
contractors for torpedo boats and torpedo
boat destroyers for extra compensation Tor
increased expenses Of construction. was
made public at the Navy Department to-
day. The board says that after full con-
ference with all the contractors and con-
sideration Of the expense accounts It IL Of
opinion that the proper average cost or
these torpedo boats IL $224000. and Of the
torpedo boat destroyers ss74.2O0. This cost
includes all direct charges for material
Evening star., 1902-04-18
TO HAVE RATHBoNE RELEASED.
Counsel File Application for Writ Of
Habeas Corpus.

HAVANA, April 1S.-Counsel for Estes
G. Rathbone, the former director Of posts
in Cuba who was sentenced recently to
undergo ten years imprisonment and to
pay a fine of $50, 324 for connection with
the postal frauds. have asked for writ of
habeas corpus. asking the audiencia court
to show why their client has not been ad-
mitted to bail, pending the hearing of his
appeal
The Post says the court has accepted the
bond of 100000 offered by the fidelity COM
pany for Rathbone's appearance. but that
before acting it sent the prosecuting at
torney to consult with Governor General
Wood.
Evening star., 1902-04-18
To Purchase Pianos.

Acting Secretary Spaulding of the Treas
ury Department today transmitted to the
House from the District Commissioners
an estimate Of $500 for the purchase of
pianos for new school buildings. The esti-
mate Is based on the recommendation of
the board Of education, and is intended
to provide about fifteen pianos for the
new school buildings just completed and
those now in process of construction