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Evening star., 1902-03-18
WANT AWARD CONFIRMED.
Property Owners on Sixteenth Street
Extension Petition the Court.

In the matter Of the proposed extension
of 10th street a number of the property
owners concerned. through Attorneys c. c.
Cole, r. Golden Donaldson. John Ridout
Benjamin f. Leighton and Chaplin Brown
today submitted motions to the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia that
the award Of the jury Of appraisers be
confirmed.
Justice Hagner set all questions arising
in connection with the exceptions to the
award filed by the several property own
ers and the District of Columbia for hear
ing Friday. the 29th instant.
1t was explained to the court by Attorney
Cole that in all other condemnation pro-
ceedings the District of Columbia has al
most invariably moved the confirmation of
the award without delay. but in the present
case that it had not done so for several
reasons. The attorney added that 1t was
finally deemed best for counsel representing
property owners to take this move them
selves.
One of the attorneys interested commented
as follows regarding the new move in the
case:
There is a feeling Of general satisfac-
ton over the action of the court this morn
ing. and 1t is now confidently believed by
all those who best understand the situation
that it will be but short time now before
the award Of the jury Is confirmed and the
money paid the various people entitled for
the ground condemned for the extension Of
this thoroughfare."
The statement is made that the District
Of Columbia will make every effort to in
duce the court to set aside the award. If
that should be the result of the hearing.
the 18th instant. so 1t is explained another
jury could be impaneled and a new trial.
so TO speak. had. Should the District Com
missionerS set aside the award it is pointed
out. the effect would be the cancelng of
the act providing for the extension. and the
termination of the proceeding.
Evening star., 1902-03-18
- II Dns0{c @ for all decorative
IVHGHAUUAaO cAAlANS work. Equal to ooc.
Gold Paint.
GREATER DOMESTIC DEMAND.
Falling Off in Export of Iron and Steel
Manufactures.

Prosperity at home and depression abroad
are cited as the principal causes OF the
continued fall in the expectation OF manu-
factures of iron and steel. Two items In
the exports of the United States now show
q marked reduction compared with those OF
last year-corn and manufactures OF iron
and steel. Expectations of corn In the
eight months ending with February, l.s2.
amounted, according to the preliminary fig
ures of the bureau of statistics. just issued,
to only .9.a12 So bushels, against 1872 624 $50
bushels in the corresponding months of the
preceding fiscal year. the value being In the
eight months ending with February, 1892,
sl3 6Sc; aoo against s6D.621,5 500 last year. a
reduction in this single item of S46,'2s3,S
This reduction, of course. was caused by
the shortage in the corn crop due to the
drought of last summer.
The other important item in which re-
duction * apparent is manufactures OF iron
and steel. The exports under this head are
for the seven months ending with Janu-
AIRY. iMr- S16.Nn.Gn below those of the cor
responding months of last year. being $I7.-
BIOL for the seven months ending with
January 1902 against $I3.616,i61 in the
seven months ending with January 1891.
This decrease in the value of iron and steel
exports is said by those interested in the
iron and steel industry of the United States
t. he as easily explained as the decrease
In the expectations of corn above referred
to.
The cause of the phenomenal growth in
the exports of iron and steel manufactures
within the past few years was the depreS-
sion existing in the home market from 1SeS
to 1897 by which the demands upon Ameri-
can manufacturers We're small. and which
condition was Immediately f. lloWed by un-
usual demands for iron arl steel manu-
factures abroad. thus enabl ng the Amer-
can manufacturer to enter The markets of
those countries. At the present time cOndi-
tions are, to a considera BILE extent. re-
versed the demand abroad being considera- :
bly, reduced and that of the home market.
according to the best authorities in iron
and steel matters. being absolutely in eX-
cess Of the producing capacity of the iron
manufacturers and of the railroads to han
die the products so demanded The result
Is that the manufacturers are naturally
turning their attention to the supply of
the home market: and in certain classes OF
their products. notably pig iron, steel rails
steel plates and structural steel, there is a
considerable decline in exports, which ma y
be eNpe cted to continue so long the home
demand equals or exceeds. as at present.
the producing capacity of the manufa ctur-
ers and the carrying capacity of the rail
roads. In other lines of iron and steel he
expectations continue at about the former
figure especially in agricultural machinery,
tools, builders hardware, etc.
Evening star., 1902-03-18
PUTTING UP THE BARS
GENERAL INMIGRATION BILL Re
PORTED TO THE HOUSE.
Anarchists, Epileptics, Insane and
Other Objectionable Persons to Be
Denied Admission.

The general immigration bin prepared by
Chairman Shattuc of the committee on im-
migration and naturalization and accepted
by that committee was by him reported to
the House today with the recommendation
that it be passed. Mr. Shattuc gives the
following summary of the bill and the
report:
THE general purpose of this bill Is to
bring together in one act scattered legisla-
tion on this subject heretofore enacted
from 1875 to 1894 in regard to the immigra-
tion of aliens into the United States.
'The head tax on immigrants is increased
from 81. as at present. to $1.50. This is to
meet the expenses of the immigration bust-
ness. The bill provides also for not only
rejecting undesirable aliens at our ports,
but by following up those who have un-
lawfully effected an entrance and who nave
become criminal or pauper burdens upon
state and municipal institutions, and within
five years after their arrival returning
them to the country whence they came.
This period was formerly one year. The
immigrants waited a year and then entered
an institution, remaining forever afterWard
a burden upon the country. Those coming
in across the boundaries, who are mani
tested to this country, must also pay this
head tax.
Denied Admission
1.-The bill excludes from admission to the
United States anarchists or persons who
believe in advocate the overthrow by
force or violence of all governments or
forms of law or the assassination of pub
lie officials. Another new class of persons
excluded is epi'eptics and persons who have
been insane within five years previous to
coming here and persons who have had two
or more attacks of insanity at any time
previous. The section relating to con-
tract labor is made more stringent and
now includes persons who have been in
duced to come to the United States by
Offers solicitations promises or agree
ments' and the section includes the words
those who import or attempt to import.
which. it is claimed, will catch the con-
tractors, even if the laborers are not
landed.
''The bill also provides that inspection
shall be made from time to time of all
refOrmatories. insane hospitals, charitable
institutions. etc, and that all aliens who
are there found who have become public
charges under the law are to be deported.
This provision is made to help clean out
the institutions of the country, particularly
in the eastern states, of the thousands of
charges of this class.
THE standard of qualifications of exam
lining physicians is raised so that only doc
tors of four years professional experience
shall be appointed. The bill also provides
for an examination of alien immigrants
coming as cabin passengers and requires
deal more valuable information in the mai
ifests than at present the same resulting
IN permanent means of afterward iden-
tifying the immigrant"
Mr.. Shattuc says the bill will be taken
up In the House in the immediate future.
Evening star., 1902-03-18
VERDICT FOR DEFENDANT.
Jury So Finds Under Direction of the
Court.

Chief Justice Bingham. in Circuit Court
No. l. this afternoon directed the jury to
return a verdict In favor of the defendant
In the suit at law instituted by Maud M.
Mason against Thomas r. Marshall to re
cover damages In the sum of $4,000. Miss
Mason alleged that September 10. 1897.
while riding a bicycle near the intersection
Of 18th and II streets and New York ave-
nue. she was run over and seriously injured
by horse and buggy belonging to the de-
fendant.
The latter contended that at the time OF
the accident the horse and buggy was IN
charge Of and controlled by the represen-
tative Of a livery stable proprietor. The
court took this view of the matter and di-
rected the jury to return a verdict as
stated.
Evening star., 1902-03-18
Request From New South Wales.

The District Commissioners have receiv-
ed letter from H. e. L. Anderson. chair
man Of the board Of international exchange
of New South Wales, stating he would like
to have copy Of the petition made by
Mr.. Franklin Webster Smith for the site
of the proposed national galleries Of his
tory and art. and of any publications Is
sued on the management and Improvement
OF Washington. The writer says that. as
the selection of site for the capital of
the Australian commonwealth is under
consideration, any publication relative to
improvements would be appreciated
Evening star., 1902-03-18
Foul Breath,
Catarrh, Headache

ARE BANISHED BY DIR. AGNEw,S GA
TARRHAL POWDER. 1T RELIEVES IN
10 MINUTES
F. A. Bottom. druggist. Cookshire. Que. says:
'For % years suffered from Catarrh. My breath
WAS very Offensive even to myself. ! tried every
thing which promised me q cure. In almost nj!
instances had to proclaim them NO good at all.
1 was induced to try DR.. Agnew's Catarrhal
Powder. got relief instantly after INST appliea-
tion. II cured and I an ffce from all the
effects Of IT. Dr.. AEnew's Heart Cure relieves
In 80 minutes and curcs.
Sold b. r. 9. WILLIAM, stA md y a.w.. and
al Druggists. -
Evening star., 1902-03-18
After the Coasters.

The Capital police report that they are
having much. trouble with bicyclists who
persist in speeding their wheels through
the Capitol parksss Capt. Megrew has sta
toned bicycle policeman on each side Of
the building: with strict orders to arrest
and prosecute, all offenders. Several arrests
have been made, recently. Among those
taken into custody were William Sauer and
H NJ. Walters. :.
Evening star., 1902-03-18

press and printing. Frank w. Maus, assist
ed by r. Hamilton: hospitality. j. Holds
worth Gordon; music. Chas. f. Roberts:
entertainment. 7. f. Elbaugh; junior chap
ters. F. II. Riordan. The charmen were
notified to select their co workers. Oppor-
tunity will be afforded all members of the
church to open their doors to the visiting
delegates and show the warmth of the
city's hospitality. Trinity Church will give
daily luncheons and all the services and
sessions will be held here
Evening star., 1902-03-18
DAMAGE SUIT ON TRIAL.
Horace W. Talley Against Electrical
Vehicle Companv.

Hearing was in progress today before Jus
tice Clabaugh and a jury. In Circuit Court
No. 2 Of the suit at law instituted by Hor-
ace w. Talley against the Washington Elec-
cover damages in the sum of $40 600. 1t is
alleged that the 10th Of December, 1900.
while the plaintiff was riding a bicycle in
the vicinity Of the intersection Of 18th and
K streets. he was struck by an automobile
under the control of an employe of the de-
fendant. and painfully injured. ATTORNEYS
Davis and Tucker and E. s. Bailey appear
for the plaantin,' 'fwhile Attorneys Maedel
and Beach represent the defendant.
Evening star., 1902-03-18
Forfeits $50 Collateral.

James r. Coleman. twenty years Of age,
forfeited coIIateral aggregating $50 in the
Police Court this morning on three charges
He was arrested by Policeman Allan near
Washington circle yesterday afternoon for
fast driving. While on the way to the
station, 1t is stated. Coleman struck the
officer with a whip. James Hilton, who
was called on to assist the officer, was also
assaulted
Evening star., 1902-03-18
What the Others Wanted.

Russia and the other powers strenuously
held out for joint international guarantee
of the Chinese loan. This appears to have
formed the rock on which the powers al
most split. Lord Lansdowne refused to
hear of a guarantee and Sir Ernest Satow
cabled as follows:
The United States is firmly opposed to
any international guarantee. Mr.. Rockhl,
the United States special commissioner.
states that the President is most anxious
to bring about reduction In the indemnity.
Personally, Mr.. Rockhill is disposed to
abondon on the limitation to f4O, ,OO0. 600 if
the powers would agree on declaration in
favor of reducing the amount"
In this. In most Of the other
cardinal points. AngloAmerican diplomacy
triumphed, though the American proposal
to submit the indemnity question to The
Hague court Of arbitration met with a re-
fusal On all sides. including Great Britain.
Evening star., 1902-03-18
DR.. Mackay-smith Guest Of Honor.

The Rev. DR.. Mackay Smith was guest Of
honor Of the local assembly of the Brother
hood Of st. Andrew in Epiphany Church
Parish Hail hast night. large audience
listened with pleasure to an interesting
talk by DR.. Mackay-Smith on brotherhood
life and work. At the close Of the meeting
a farewell handshake was accorded him by
the members to whom he responded feel
ingly.
The business session considered the COM
Trinity Church. May II and IS Mr.. George
w. Salter. president. spoke briefly Of what
was ezpected OF each member. He an
nounced the following chairman Of commit
tees; Way6 and meana r. w. McReynoids:
speakers and program. Edward T. LOCKER:
Evening star., 1902-03-18
Miles Command to Entertain.

The members OF Gen. Neson A. Miles
Command, No. 1, Spanish War Veterans.
win entertain committee OF ladies of
Mary Sherman Miles Auxiliary this evening
During the evening the soldiers win re-
late Incidents of the camp the march.
bivouac and firing line during the war with
president, Mrs. Cei.nda Werner Ford
Evening star., 1902-03-18
THE REVOLT IN CHINA
Rebels Capture and Loot
Fang-C Cheng
LED BY HUNG-MING
REGULAR TROOPS DEFEATED IN
TWO-DAY FIGHT.
Many of the Imperial Soldiers Join the
1nsurrection to Get Bet
ter Pay.

HONG KONG. March 1S.-General Ma
has been defeated by the kwang-Si rebels,
who have taken possession of Fang-Cheng
Fengh-Chauano They have killed or
captured all the mandarins and have
looted the town.
General Ma attacked the rebel strong
holds. but after an engagement lasting
two days was forced to retreat The reb
els then established their headquarters at
Fang -Cheng.
The rebellion is spreading rapidly in the
provinces of Kwang-Si, kwang-Tung and
Yun-Man.
fifty miles from Kwang- Chou. says all
business is suspended there owing to fear
of the rebels.
Marshal Su Is at Lien-Chou. and General
Ma is at kao-Chou (both in kwang Tung
province). Both of these commanders are
awaiting reinforcements. They wish to
join their forces but the rebels are hold
ing all the intervening passes and prevent
a junction of the government troops.
Many of the imperial soldiers are join
ing the rebels. owing to the superior pay
offered them and the opportunity for loot
ing
The rebel leader is Hung Ming. a relative
of the celebrated Hung Sou Chuen, leader
of the Tai-Ping rebellion.
British Blue Book Out
LONDON, March 1S-Coincident with the
news Of alarming rebelions in three prov
inces Of China the foreign Office here today
issued yoluminous blue book dealing with
the protracted negotiations between China
| and the powers from March %, 1901, to Sep
tember 7, 1901. when the final protocol was
signed. In it's 275 pages of diplomatic dis
patches. edcts and dgests of Chinas finan-
cial capabilities there is ample evidence
that the negotiations formed one of the
most intricute webs Of international differ
ences In the history of the world One
striking quotation. peculiarly apt to the
present far eastern situation. can be ex-
tracted from dispatch of the British am
bassador at st. Petersburg, Sir Charles S.
Scott, to Lord Lansdowne. the British for
eign secretary, in which Count Lamsdorf
the Russian foreign minister. is quoted as
saying he was pleased at the fact that the
British government was desirous Of hasten
ing return to normal conditions in China,
but he dreaded the possibility Of fresh out
bursts of anti-foreign fanaticsm.
Throughout the extended negotiations on
the subject Of the amount, division and
method of payment of the Chinese indem-
nifty, Great Britain and the United States
appear from the blue book to have worked
hand In hand, though opposed by all the
other powers. After learning of the adj
verse attitude Of the continental powers
toward the American proposition to reduce
the idemnity to 100000. 900, Lord Lansdowne
instructed Sir Ernest Satow, the British
| minister at Pekin, that the figure erred on
the side of liberality, though he was quite
ready to agree to more moderate reduc-
Evening star., 1902-03-18
Charged with Embezslement.

warrant was sworn out today by q local
business Arm for the arrest Of Campbell F.
Gibson on q charge OF having embezxled
500. The police are searching for him.
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IDhy II
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Encyclopaedia Britannica" has been called
q complete home university because Of its
wide range Of learning. If you wish to
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No library Is complete without the En-
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different courses OF reading.
The Republic wishes merely to call the
readers attention to another column Of
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Fl new edition is made under the auspices Of
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Among the special FEATURES .! me Work
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07
DISPLAY OF hook NOVELTIES.
Interesting Gift Volumes. Novels, Ref
erence Works and Christmas Cards.

The Crawford display Of books. calendars
and Christmas cards. for variety and excel
Isnce, SURPRISES all previous efforts. AMI IL
YOU believe In the saying that mind is the
measure Of man. and feel Interested in the
evolution and development of the intellect
ual faculties in yourself and others.
you should not fail TO visit this
grand aggregation OF reading. Among
the thousand and one good things
In this stock we can enunerate only
a few. Beginning with the Juvenile depart
ment. would mention as particularly good:
THE Life and Adventures OF Santa Claus
by L. F. Baum. with many pictures by
Mary CGwles Clark. This promises to take
the lead In books for the young. The next
in our opinion IS Guess" by l.. J. Bridg-
man. and its companion. Guess Again"
both admirable stories for children. They are
beautifully illustrated. Kids of Many Col
ors." by Grace DuiIie BOylan. is most in
teresting0 nd instructive. giving IN playful
rhyme and grotesque Illustration a descr!p-
ton Of the various national human buds,
their lullabies and mother soncs-a most
delightful book. and readable by old as wei;
as young. For the Crown-ups the list Of
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so MANY subjects that e is difficult to select
any particular book. all being so bright and
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Will O~Utstrip the others In sales: Glen
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OF early days in Giangarry: The Spend
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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07
WHO'S NElMr AND 7 R{nV1rW IL, Amertee

peace down the threats Of the Hawaiians
that the latter became full Of il and finally
came TO Ike il.
His most notable recent service has been
In connection with The sthmia Canal. con-
corning which he knows more and tells less
than any thirty men living.
The manifest superiority of the Panama
route ever the NicaragUan. and vice versa.
IL can explain with his eyes shut and in
any kim Of weather.
is a master Of the subject Of South Amer
lean revolutions. knowing why some revo!ve
with ease while Others won't revoivc at AL.
Author Il many monographs On imiogtlnt
topics. such - The peep-Sea HarhCrs Of
Arizona" The Lighthouse System Of Ne
hraska.' THE Nicaragua Canal. a Seen
Through a Plr:am Hat and How Success
fully TO Steer Hawaii Into Port, or stern
Measures With Pacific Interest"
IN appearance Admiral Walker IS a man
Of commanding presence. even on a hiustrry
d. in spite of the length OF his WHISPERS.
which are never ~reefe,i. and are as Xix fly -
a straw 70 show which way IN" wind biowa.
lie wears them solely ont Of gratitude,
since :'tcv have never Yet failed 10 give him
Some ;nkIing Ct thr drift OF such publ"
rr.ezeS as are likely. when taken Al the
ilgo,i. 20 lead o'. 10 fortune.
Has never written Ft",ry o. q historical
novel ard Is not prominently mentioned IS
n possible Democratic candidate for the
presidency in 1914.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-12-07
RUTGERS DUTCH BIBLE
is i54 YEARS OLD.
Volume Now Belongs to Assistant Health
Commissioned Francis Of St. Louis.

Among the oldest Bibles in the city is one
IN the possession of the family Of Assistant
Health Commissioner Francis. resting at
No. 1916 Morgan street.
1t was brought from Holland by Aaron
Rutgers. after whom Rutger street is
named.
Rutgers was one Of the earliest settlers in
st. Louis. coming here In 100.
He owned the properly now comprising
and surrounding Lyon Park and his body
lies In Bellefontaine Cemetery.
His daughter married 1t Provenchere,
from whom Nr. FTanc:s's wife IS descended.
The old book was handed dcwn to the
present generation through this branch of
the family.
1t is about eighteen inches long and
twelve inches wide. and is printed IN Dutch.
The title page bears the date 1888. and
shows that 1t was published by Nicolas
Goetzee.
Although it is ia years old its pages ara
still white and the Ink is black.
There are n number of fun page engrav-
ings on wood.
In the back Is a written record of the
Rutgers, the Provencheres and the Fran
cises.
This shows that the book was probably
purchased by Aaron RutSerh's father. who
WAS born in 1874 in Amsterdam.
Aaron was porn in Holland in 1.a3 and
died in ST. Louis in 1887.
Ancng the book treasures OF the Francis
family are a score or more of novels pub
lished In 1s.i-7. though none Of these are
aiuable as first editions.
Mrs. Francis cherisheE q copy Of the first
pamphlet isEHcd containing the Constitu-
tion of Missouri. published in 1921.
In the possession Of Miss Cor!nne Francis
are some curious heIrlooms, some of them
very valuable.
Among these are some Chinese checkers
of mother of pearl. They are exqIls!tely
carved.