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Evening star., 1902-01-23
Fire Insurance Opportunities.

Speaking OF the fire insurance opportu-
mites in Havre, France. Consul Thackara
at that place says that "as Havre is prob
ably the largest coffee market in the world
it would be advisable for American fire in
surance companies, if they desire to extend
their business to France, to investigate the
question" Consul Thackara forwards a
letter received by him from a large i'm
porter of Havre, in which the merchant
says that there is good opening for a
first-rate fire insurance company to start
an agency at the present time. He adds
that any company wishing to do business
in Havre would have to obtain recognition
from the Bank of France
Evening star., 1902-01-23
MARIETTA ORDERED TO COLON.
Result of Renewed Activity of Insur-
gents the Isthmus.

AS a result Of the renewed activity Of the
liberal forces Of Colombia on the 18TH
mus of Panama, Secretary Long has or
dered the gunboat Marietta to proceed 10
Colon on the gulf side, in order to cooper
ate with the cruiser Philadelphia at Pan
ANA on the Pacific side in keeping a close
watch on any developments which may
threaten United States interests or treaty
rights, and in arresting them when they
take this course. The Marietta is now
with the North Atlantic squadron at Guile
bra Island off Porto Rico. and will sail for
Colon without delay. She was stationed at
that port during the recent critical status
of affairs on the isthmus. and was sent
north to join the squadron when affairs
had quieted down.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
rAx on CoLoRED oLEoMARGAR1xE.
Bill Agreed Upon by House Committee
on Agriculture.

The House committee on agriculture
agreed today to report substitute for the
Grout oIeomargarine bill. The interstate
commerce feature and provisions In the
Grout bill providing tax of 10 cents on
coiored oleomargarine and one-fourth Of
cent on the sale Of uncolored oleomar-
garine Were included in the substitute bill.
An amendment offered by Representative
Tawney defining manufacturer Of oleo-
margarine was adopted 1t provides that
any person who shall buy uncolored oleo-
margarine. color 1t and then sell 1t shall be
classed as a manufacturer and be com
PEELED to pay the tax Of 5000 a year. An
other amendment adopted provides that
all books of oleomargarine dealers shall be
inspected by the commissioner of internal
revenue.
Evening star., 1902-01-23

cussed and that there has been little dis
cussion Of 1t with the President by any
person.
Senator Clarke of Wyoming presented ex-
Gov. DeForest Richards
Representative Padgett Of Tennessce pre-
sented III. F. Fariss, the postmaster at Co.
Iumbia- Mr.. Fariss is a candidate for re-
nomination.
Evening star., 1902-01-23

Ex-Secretary Olney Making u Visit to
the City.

Mr.. Olney, formerly Secretary of State.
accompanied by Mr.. Ledyard of Massachu-
setts, had short conference with Secre-
tary Root and General Gillespie, chief of
engineers, at the War Department today
in regard to renewal of the franchises
for certain bridges across the Charles river
at Boston. Mr.. Olney paid his respects to
President Roosevelt yesterday afternoon,
and also called on the officials of the State
Department. He is in excellent health and
spirits, and shows the same vigor in his
movements that he did when serving as
the premier of President Cleveland's S second
istration.
Evening star., 1902-01-23

secretary Root Urges It's Enactment
bef0re House COMMITTEES.


before House Committee.
secretary Root today appeared before the
House insular affairs committee to urge the
enactment of homestead law for the Phil
lpplne Islands. He said there should be
iesisiation to enable the Filipino to acquire
oitie to property, and that denial of that
right was, In his opinion, the cause of much
OF the present disturbed conditions He
citeo the anti-rent riots in New York and
the riots In Ireland as evidence of what
followed such denial. He thought a home
stead law should be passed to permit the
natives to make entry of 100 acres Of land
as the maximum, the local government to
nX the minimum. He also urged the repeal
OF the Spooner amendment prohibiting the
cutting OF timber and the granting of fran
chises: He said that industry in the islands
should be promoted, not prevented. The
lSiands needed railroads to develop their
ABUNDANT resources of timber coal and
other minerals
Evening star., 1902-01-23
Neal stanback Confesses.
Special Dispatch-to The Evening Star.

SpecIdI DlkpdtcH-tO Inc Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, January 23.-Neal
Stanback, the negro ravisher Of aged Mrs..
Pruefer of Norfolk county, who was SEN
fenced to death Immediately after his con-
viction In the county courts Tuesday has
made a confession to the authorities. He
did not weaken until very late last night.
when he told his death watch that he was
Justly convicted and that IL was he who
laid violent hands upon the sixty-year-oId
victim.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
A Promotion BOard.

board of officers. consisting of Lieut..
Col. William A. Simpson, assistant adjutant
general; Majors Edward A. Goodwin, 7th
Cavalry, and James Parker, assistant ad-
jutant general of cavalry with Capt Ar
thur B. Foster, 18th Infantry. as recorder.
has been appointed to meet In this city for
the examination of Major II. W. Jones, 18th
Cavalry, with view to promotion.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
RETURNED TO CHINA.
Value of Silver Captured by Our Ma
rines at Tientsfn.

Secretary Hay today handed to Minister
Wu draft on the United States treasury
for S76, 600, being the value of the silver
bullion which was captured by the Amer
lean marines at Tientsin. Inasmuch as
Minister WI is charged with the payment
of salaries Of the Chinese consuls in the
United States. and with defraying the ex-
penses of the Chinese legations In Wash
inggton, in Lima and in Madrid, 1t is be-
ieved that this money will be applied to
such purposes.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
OPPOSES cRozIER,s CONFIRMATION

Representative of Gun Company De-
fore the Senate fCOmmittee.
Joseph L. stickney.s representing the
Brown segmentaEswire tube gun, made an
argument today hAfore the Senate commit
tee on military akairs IN opposition to the
confirmation OF General Crozier as chief Of
ordnance In the War Department. He
charged that General Crozier is interested
In ordnance patents and that his appoint
ment under the circumstances Is contrary
to law, The COMMITTEES took no action on
the nomination.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
SUMMONED TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
The President COnfers With Secretary
Long and solicitor Hanna.

Secretary Long and Solicitor Hanna of
the Navy Department were summoned to
the White House this morning by Presi-
dent Roosevelt and detained there nearly
an hour in private conference No state
ment can be obtained at the Navy De-
partment as to the subject under considera-
tion, but it is believed that this was the
appeal of Admiral Schley, left with the
1t is understood that the appeal has not
been referred to Attorney General Knox
The next step will not be taken for some
time.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
Bills i'm Maryland Lewssias.re.

Special Dispatch to The Evening btaf.
STATE HOUSE. ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Ian
uary 23.-Mr. Dallam introduced bill In
the house Of delegates today to permit ns.-
residents to hunt game In Prince Georss's
county without the payment Of the .usual
license upon written invitation Of the owueR
or lessee Of the land. A bill to the same e.
feet for Montgomery county was intro
duced by Mr.. Johnston.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
TO SELL THE ISLANDS.
Authority Cabled to Danish Ministe
Here Today.

Here Today.
COPENHAGEN, January 23.-Authority
to sign the Danish West Indt treaty was
cabled to the Danish minister at Washing
ton. c. Brun, this afternoon. 1t is ex-
pected that the treaty will be signed to-
day or tomorrow. 1t is understood here
that 1t will be Immediately transmitted to
the Senate. Its prompt ratification is ex-
pected.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The Chicago. the Albany and the Nash
vile have arrived at Piraeus. Greece. and
the Helena has sailed from Shanghai for
Marking.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
Advance I'm Price of sugar.

NEW YORK, January 23.-The American
Sugar Refining Company and the indepen-
dent reiners today advanced all grades
OF refined sugar 10 points.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
Steamship Arrivals,

At Queenstown-Oceanio from New Yosk:
Belgenland, from Philadelphia.
At Hamburg-Graf waldersee. from New
York
Evening star., 1902-01-23
Personal Mention.

Mr.. NJ. o. Chance. private secretary to
the Secretary OF War. returned to the city
today from brief visit to his invalid moth
er at Mount Vernon, III.
Evening star., 1902-01-23

Admiral Remey at Hong Kong.
Admiral Remey on board his flagship, the
Brooklyn, has arrived at Hong Kong.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
A BUSINESS AXIOM.
From Printers lnk.

From Printers Ink.
Money spent in continu
Gus advertising in the daily
press draws interest that il
compounded daily.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
Southern Represents
The presence Of Represent

The presence Of Representative Crum-
packer and Holiday Of Indiana at the
White House gave rise to story that they
had been talking with the President about
the formers proposition for curtailing the
congressional representation Of southern
states 1t may be authoritatively stated,
however. that this subject was not ais
Evening star., 1902-01-23

There, then. is a failure of a protected
industry to tnstify ita 'nfetection. 1t has
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No deeper examination is made"
The editor thinks this is due tn ",ha
:sn :socrauc tendencies where the crowd de-
eiaes .is and the transient mood controls poll
appearance Of things everywhere prevaIIs -
Prince Henry shomecorning is beyinning
S 70 be anticipated. He will disembark at
iisno iihasnh: a,.,n Enere 4 Is said, Emperor VIII
nam VIII welcome him.
Cartoon Of Princes Return.
The Clk cartoons the return of the
PrinceS party. showing them leaving a train
In dilapidated condition. Admiral Won
Ilrpfz yawnins with fatigue and General
Won Plessen supported by a servant. who
calls for doctor. saying:
Just back from America"
LACK LLackeys % are aisS shown carrying bales
Americans to the crew Of the Hohenzo!lern
Is referred to Is being like that of a prom
ised land. where, il milk and honey do not
now. there Is wine and beer IN plenty and
to ball or theater. the elevated roads.
electric cars and ferries all costing them
nothing. and IT is further said that free
beer Is even sent on board the Hohenzol-
The first installment" says a member
OF the Hohenzollern crew, in a letter to
his home, was forty casks. Our only bust
of the crew Immediately. Twenty-eiSht in
vitattons were received for the entire crew
of the Hohenzollern. which can only be
accepted after the first festivities in honor
OF the Prince are over.
The brewers almost Quarreled for the
privilege Of sending US beer. and the wag-
ons carrying 1t were made especially for
the drivers wearing a German livery. You
U.S."
The United States Ambassador. Andrew
D. White. has gone to the RIVERA with his
wife and daughter. They will be absent six
weeks.
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MOTHER WANTS SOW An
TOO GREAT EXPENSE


II II not because Pyramid Pile Cure n
so expensive that many people decline to
sIss srss, II TN .r,ai but because they iind II too
that the published letters bearing testimony
10 the nerit Of this remedy are genuine and
bona noe; especially to those who have re-
Incredible that any one who has been az
hicted twenty i've and thirty years with the
worst forms Of protruding and bleeding
simple 1snedy 90 e" when theis hos
assured them that the only relief II in
surgical operation This IL rishtfuliy
xewsS mesn. with Sssia By an those stctsd e
nervous system. with more than q poeoibilj.
ty Of utter collapse and death; in the na,
j1prity ,p OF cases too. there 10 . return os
cause Il not removed.
The proprieto.s Of Pyramid Pile Cure
agree to forfeit one thousand dollars to
any one who viii show q single published
testimonial to be not Renuine and UNS0.
LIClTED: this latter feature is most Rrat.
flying. fnasmuch a. these letters are Witt.
ten solelv out Of gratitude. and with the
writers have been may learn that relief II
at hand at comparatively trinin9 ex-
pense; Pyramid Pile Cure Is for sale by
be mailed by the makers TO any sddres. ~ ~.
Mr.. Wm. Eest.nvalt.r. fss n..a o, -
largest PRINTING, house in Canton. Ohio,
satisfaction that I can say believe I am
cured OF protruding and bleeding piles.
afssT at suhnerins hss more than twenty -nve yearH
I have not suffered in the least for oysr \
year: and used only three fifty-cent bo1ao
son So smS sui1sr,1. Pils Cure ADVISE syeIy psf:
painful complaint to give this remsdv =
trial have every confidence In IL Mr.
the Pyramid Drag Co, Nsl1hail. HicA'. -
snsx BOOK o. tAs anaas and Garo q 30
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GOOD WORK.
Proper Food Makes Marvellous Changes

Providence Is sometimes credited with d.
Iecting the footsteps by so simple a way as
the reading Of food advertisement
A lady out in Shelbina, Mo, says, About
two years ago l was compelled to retire
from my school teaching because 1 was
completely broken down with nervous pros-
tration.
l suffered agony in my back Ny hands
and feet would swell up nights. was I'm q
dreadfu!ly nervous condition. irritable with
dun heavy headache continually, had no
appetite ard could rot digest anything IL
tried. ! was unable to remember what
read and was. Of course. unfit for my work.
Some said had consumption, others said
drop.y One day. as il by providence. /
read the testimonial of lady whose symp-
TOMS were much the same as mine and she
told of how Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food
had cured her. SO / concluded to try it.
LEFT on the old-fashioned breakfast and
began with Grape-Nuts. a little fruit and q
cup Of Postum Food Coffee. That was eight
months ago anG have steadily improved in
both body and mind. Grape-Nuts Breakfast
Fcod has done more for me than all the
medicine 1 have ever taken and I am now
well again and able to return once more to
my school duties and able to do anything
necessary In my work
My mind is clearer and my body stronger
than ever before. Please do not publish
my name" Name given BY Postum Co.,
Battle Greek. Aiich
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-03-09
ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAISES WAGES.
About Half Million Yearly Increase
for Firemen and EnKineers.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Chicago. H., March s--The Illinois Cen
trail has granted an entirely new schedule
for the pay and government of the engi-
neers and firemen over the system. fnclud-
ing the lines OF the Yazoo and Mississippi
Valley road, about 1900 employees being af-
feCJed. on an increase in the pay roll Of
between $4,000 and $4,000 yearly. Com
mittees representing the engineers and fire.
men have met with Assistant General Nah
ager j. r. Wallace and Superintendent OF
Machinery W. Renshaw for six weeks. the
nnal session with the engineers being held
to-day. II is expected that the fremen's
schedule will be signed Monday. Both
schedules We're granted subject to the ap-
provai of Second Vice President ]. T. Har-
ahan. who is in Cuba and will return with
in few days. The schedules, however. Will
go to Mr. Harahan with the approval Of
Mr.. Wallace, and undoubtedly will receive
the approval of the vice president
Owing to the fact that the Illinois Gen.
trail engineers and hremen were working
under the schedule put In force in 1876 il
was found necessary TO arrange a complete
set OF new rules. many of which will en-
able the men to earn more money with the
same amount of labor than formerly maxi
Ing further increase In the aggregate
raise More important even than the in
creased pay are the new rules. which re-
lleve the men of many conditions which
they thought had become burdensor,e
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FAREWELL BANQUET
GIVEN BY WABASH
Officials and Employees Do Honor
Z to ID. /. Forsyth-Marchand
in Louisville.

gs A farewell banquet was rendered at the
Mercantile Club yesterday afternoon TO Da-
srid 1. Forsyth. chief clerk to Superintend-
.ent of Transportation c. B. Adams of the
S.Wabash Railroad. who has been appointed
superintendent of car service Of the Dem
.=ver and RIO Grande, BY employees and Off
cials of the company, headquarters in ST
! Louis. Seventy persons were present.
AS token OF the high esteem and regard
in which Mr. Forsyth was held by the mem-
beers OF the WaCash family, i handsome
gold watch ana cnain. were presented 10
II im.' The presentation speech was maze
Sy Mr. Adams, who paid E glowing tribute.
with much feeling, in Speaking OI the ser
Ting qualities, the business ability and tne
trustworthy character of the man who had
> 30 faithfully served Tim in various capacl-
o. ties in the transportation department OF the
~ wabash Railroad Tor more tnan nfteen
= years. Much regret was expressed to have
p. air. Forsyth leave the company, but ali
= Joined IL congratuidting hum. Good-ieiiow-
ship abounuS among the OInclalS aid en-
ployes in every department OF the Wabash
headquarters
,Ar. Forsyth began his railroad service in
ys-the otuce Or w. II. Phelps division super
tntendsnt or the D.. l.. * W., at OswegV, in
1876. From ls's to. ISL ne was clerk IN the
- general freight office OF the X, W. ".
9 at Oswego. in 1Ssl he became chief clerk
- 10 the superintendent Of transportation OF
tne X, w. x y. at oswego. serving IN that
n IN charge OF line freight accounts in the
AUDITORS ONCE Of the Lackawanna and
tIltsburg halfway at Angelca, y. Y. lie
. entered The service Of the WABASH IN 1SSI
as travelling car agent under Mir. Adams. in
1881 he was promoted to the chief cierksnip,
Ynicn Le now vacateS 10 accept servIca
with the Denver and RIO Grande, with
4 Eea aCquartefs at Denver.
-. Those present were: C. B. Adams NJ. A.
- Phillips. Z. S. Macken, =. n. Travous.
: Irwin barrett, j. Z. Williams A. Robert
- Son. J. W. Schoefher, A. A L. Bergtield,
Frank Pesnelie. H H. Weilman. a NJ.
Harrison, D. +. Jennings, E. q. Wylie, h.
Woolman. 3. B. Pryor, D. ]. O'BrieD, e.
T. Chesebro.-C- 8. Crane. W. H Hudson,
Walter Ford.-J. A. Roederer, F. K Wood
run. II. V. Gehm, E. b. Smith, Charles Her
man. II. V. P. Taylor, BIC. Winston, ]. l.
Harris. W. l.. Schmick. W. II. WyIie, J. a.
Martin. E. T. Ciapp. ~. E. Hammond s.
- e Cotter. NJ l. Becker. Charles NJ Clark.
B. v: Chase L. ~ Coffin. B. H. Coyle.
Carl L. Schwartz. a. B. Skinner, George C.
Osborn. F. l.. O'Leary. w. E WiIderman
9. c. TTmeweIl. Sanford NoEthrop. N. l.
Doherty. l. M. Megginson, John Lange. H.
W kingsley, p. ". Coyle. }. F. Wright.
=. F Gibbs. J. F. Deaderick. c. G. Seaver.
r. A. Milton. c. II HINT r. N ColIyer
B. Weaver. George S. Grover. w. s. Lin.
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.D0!NGS OF PRINCE
HENRY AMAZE BERLIN
That a Hohenzollern Should Shake
Hands With an Obscure Per-
son Shocks Society.
AMERICANS NOT CRITICISED.
Whatever They Have Done Is Re-
garded as Strictly Proper in a
Republic-Socialists Alone
Displeased.
AMERICANS NOT CRITICISED.

Berlin, March s.-A progressive nevypape,
that is not a particular admirer OF
monarchy. finds compliment for the way
In which Prince Henry of Prussia has
pleased the Americans Doctor Barth, edi-
tor OF the Nation. says:
He has acted as free. modern man.
among freemen. without a trace Of that mar
row-souled haughtiness which Junkerdom
regards as the indispensable etiquette Of
rank.
Prince Henry's tact and good sense are
praised here by all the political groups
except the Socialists, who continue their
unpleasant criticism. averring that his re-
ception was simply wealth prostrating it.
self before inherited rank
Amusement 1t Democratic Ways.
The Princes democratic ways are looked
upon with wonder by a society which re-
CARDS the person of a HohenzoIlern as
something almost sacred. It cannot be un-
derstood here how the Prince should shake
hands with an unknown and obscure per-
son. The incident OF the Governor Of Min
nesota tapI>> Prince Henry on the shoul-
der and speaking familiariy to him Is re-
lated with absolute amazement- Yet there
Is not the least criticism Of American man.
ners. such things being treated as quite
proper under a Republic.
summing up the results or the journey.
not one OF the papers assumes that II will
have great political consequences. but near
ly all OF the magree that II Will cause q
permanent and more kindly feeling between
: the two peoples which Is precisely the re-
suit that could do the most good.
Kreua ZeitunE Il Critical.
Some OF the old journalistic enemies Of The
United States find It difficult TO restrain
themselves amidst this festive period. The
Kreuz Zeitung grants that the demonstra-
tions are immense. and that America never
does anything in a small way. but the pa
per adds:
Everything runs into the gigantic. Moth
ing more Is really demanded. Caring moth
Ing for the intrinsic character Of the
achievements. the only requisite 10 to strike
the eye and make an imposing appearance
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INDUSTRIAL HOME OFFICERS.
Mrs. De Bolt Was Reelected Su.
Observation-Disclosures Filled.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Chiiiicorhe. Mo-. March a-The Board OF
Control of the State Industrial Honei for
Girls. at its regular monthly meeting. held
yesterday. electe: officers for the ensuing
year. Mrs. L L. DeBoit was reelected
superintendent. she having satisfactorily
Nannis D. Price was elected manager of the
Missouri Cottage. in place Of Mr1 Emma
Mackey, who has resigned to accept the
Iiary. Mrs. Drake Of Carroliton. was made
housekeeper OF Missouri Cottage. Ma Jen-
ME Gudgen wes reelected manager an0
Mrs. Belle McMillen housekeepsr Of Mar
maduke Cottage. with Mrs. E c. ForQueran
relief officer.
The following teachers were re-electedl
Miss Sue A. Johson. Miss Roberta Ray, MISC
Annie ]. Moore. Miss Jannette McConachie.
Mrs s. r. Grant Of Fulton was elected
manager and Miss Jennie johnson Of St.
Charles houSekeeper for tho new COTTAGE
which, IL Is expected, will be ready for &C.
cupancy by the April meeting Of the board.