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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Washington Stock Exchange,

saies-Regnlar cai, IL o'clock noon-Capital Trac-
is, s at 12s; Union Trust ana Storage %. 20
hin e at At
r q as 1 g as Is Gsssa t Sspp s9s 10
s i j. 4 il; 10 ss ~ 5 4 TO- = e.
Rstroad Boads- Capital Traction Is, loss bid
Ms RaS iS 10 asked ssfse
MstropGtsn Cert nd nd les, bid los asked
RsIIxsS and E'sssss q ~ sIa s. asisd
112 bid. Q. 5. Electric Light Deb. Imp as, 1oils
I'D ,n 1o7 asked ELECTRIC trio sht Cert iadse
IS, leaa hid los asked washington Market a'e Go
iea bid American peh ST. 90 bS
esa and and Trust e. BID s
saa ga ss,5ss Rsa 81 ia - .. sssf
Railroad stocks Capital Traction Co. 124a bid
S e ss sn RaRsy
and ELECTRIC Co Com. L asked. -
Ds s as e ss &c
Central 2es bid EaFmeTs ; and Mes s sss
End. 40 bid. 1870 asked Traders. I52h bid, 15a
asked Lincoln l2o bid. l3a asked Riggs. 725
insurance stocks-Firemen's IS bid, % asked.
corcerau. e bid Potomac. 81 bid. Arlington, 30
bid. SO asked German American. 2ss bid, $40
Peoples. ss lid, asked. Commercial, s bid.
Title insurance stoeks--Rral Estate Title o. bid.
q asked I,., Columbia Htle ~ bid, asked. Wash
and Rosonae rsss1sas asked smsriesn
GraphophoHe Pref, So. bid 93s asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
MoRGANs MAKE PAYMENT.
Shareholders in White Star Line Re-
ceive Checks Today.

LONDON. December 1.-The Morgans
payments in connection with the purchases
Of the International MERCANTILE Marine
Company are being carried out today with
out ripple of excitement in the city.
About 500 shareholders OF the White Star
and Dominion lines presented themselves
at the Morgans' offices before noon and
were all paid by check. No gold was spe-
cially imported to meet the payments. the
whole transaction having been arranged
weeks ago. No statement Is available re-
garding the proportion of shareholders
wishing to accept bonds of the underwrit-
ing syndicate in lieu OF cash. No bonds
have yet been delivered, because they will
not be ready for several days to come.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
COAL STRIKE COMMISSION.
Bill to Pay It's Expenses introduced
by Mr., Cannon,

Money for the anthracite coal strike COM
mission is to be the first work of Congress.
Mr.. Cannon introduced a bill in the House
today to finance the commission, and called
a meeting of the appropriations committee
for tomorrow to consider 1t.
The amount carried in the bill is $50 900,
and Is to be spent "for the payment Of such
expenses as have been or may be incurred
by the anthracite coal strike commission In
the performance of its duties. such commits
sion having been appointed by the Presi-
dent to inquire into. consider and pass upon
the questions in controversy in connection
with the strike In the anthracite region and
the causes out of which the controversy
arose, and for such compensation of the
seven members of said commission, it's en-
ployes and the two assistant recorders, as
may be fixed by the President, such COM
pensation to b paid, notwithstanding the
provisions of sections 1888. 1894 and 1765 of
the Revised Statutes, or section 3 Of the act
of June 2S 1874"
A disbursing agent for the commission Is
authorized in the bill. who is 10 disburse the
money appropriated on vouchers. certified
by the recorder and approved by the chair
man of the commission.
The bill was drawn In response to a re-
quest from the commission. written by Re-
corder Wright. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
THE NEW UNION STATION.
President Loree of the B. and o. Elk
presses His Views.

strictly speaking, I cannot say that am
in favor Of the new union station" said
President l.. T. Loree Of the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad to representative OF The
Star today. I'VE have spent years Of time
and a mint Of money getting our yards and
sidetracks just as we wanted them. We
have everything arranged Systematically.
and I would very much regret to make a
change. This would mean great expense
to us without a cent of corresponding gain
AS a matter Of national pride, and pride
in the railroad company l represent must
be for the enterprise. and SO am favoring
it as far as my cooperation is necessary
or proper
Il am believer In freight. In my opinion
the passenger business is the dress parade
part Of the railroad business. We build
fine coaches and throw them away for finer
coaches In a friendly competition with each
other. We erect mammoth stations and
tear them down to erect larger stations.
Every business has it's display features, and
this Is ours do not believe the passenger
department of any railroad Is self-support-
Ing. More money Is spent in these luxuries
than is ever received in fares. The pas
senger business does not pay and never did.
Every substantial enterprise has it's frills
and decorations, and the passenger busi-
ness is ours. Yes, I will do all 1 can to
promote the erection Of the new station. for
these things are necessary after all to show
what a great railroad is and how great it
Is -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
AUTO RECORD LOWERED.
Barney oldfeld Makes Mile in 1.01b15
at Detroit.

DETROIT, December Barney oldfeld
of this city. driving Tom Cooper's gasoline
racing automobile, today at the Crosse
Pointe track lowered the worlds one-mile
automobile record for a circular track to
1.01 1-5. and the flve-mile record to $50.
Oldfields five miles is eight seconds under
the previous worlds record. He made two
flve-Infle trials, lettering his time consid-
erably or the second trial. The time by
miles on the first trial was as follows:
% 3-5. 20s Is. BIZ, Ala As. 5.21 This
lowered the worlds flve-nnile record seven
seconds On the second trial the time by
miles was follows: 101 2-5, 2.ai is.
3 II 1-5, AS 2-5, $40, lowering the fve-nile
record eight seconds this time. A third
trial was then made for the one-mile rec
ord, and Oldfield set the figures at 1.01 1-5.
This trials Were official and were made un-
der the auspices of the Detroit Autom oi5ife
Racing Association. There Were four timers
and two scorers present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
TO GO TO JURY OF TWELVE.
Effect of Ruling on Local Assessmen
Cases,

In the United States Supreme Court today
the cases of Commissioner Macfarland
against Eugene Byrnes and against Jesse
Brown and Rosa WaHach, relating to as
sessments for the extension OF Sherman
avenue and 18th street, were dismissed for
want OF Jurisdiction and were sent back to
the Court Of Appeals of the District Of Co.
luInbia for another jury trial
These cases have long been pending be-
fore the court. In the District of Columbia
Supreme Court appelees had claimed the
right to have their cases tried by jury Of
twelve men. whereas the awards were made
by a jury of seven The District Supreme
Court denied this contention, and the case
being carried to the Court Of Appeals, the
contention was sustained 1t was then
taken to the United States Supreme Court
which dismissed the case for want of juris-
diction- Under the decision OF the Court
Of Appeals they will be tried again by a
jury Of twelve men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
BANK CIRCULATION.
Increase for the Month of November
Was $4,378,1 $50,

The monthly statement issued by the con.
troller Of the currency shows the total cir
culatton Of national bank notes outstand-
ing at the close OF business November 20
to have been 1884 81. SD, an increase for
the month Of s4.37s. $50. The circulation
based ON United States bonds was S341-
y" -. in increase for the year of s14,-
SSS, 225, and an Increase for the month of
$5,5i1 ~. The amount of circula ton Sc
cured bv lawful money was $43, 754 JOB an
Increase for the year Of $40 ,A5,57S, and a
decrease for the month of 1893 oi2. The
amount Of United States registered bonds
on deposit to secure circulating notes was
s343 .02o. and to secure public deposits,
$152 9S4. $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
LAST RITES OVER DEAD
FUNERAL OF RICHARD II. TOWN
SEND, JR, OCCURS TODAY.
Services ut st. Johns Protestant Epis-
copal Church-Interment in
Oak Hin Cemetery.

Attended by high of1cials OF both the
army and navy. representatives of foreign
governments, relatives and q host OF
friends, funeral services were at noon to-
day held at st. Johns Protestant Episcopal
Church, at 18th and II streets northwest,
over the remains OF Mr.. Richard H. Town
send. 3r., who died Thursday last at hts
residence, 2121 Massachusetts, avenue north
west.
The services were conducted by Rsv. DE-.
Joseph n blanchard. acting rector OF the
church. assisted by Rev. Edward 8. Dun
lap, assistant rector, and were OF the most
impressive character. consisting OF thA
reading Of the Episcopal burial service.
prayer and song. Special music was rem
oered during the service by the St. Johns
choir, composed Of forty men and boys.
The organ was accompanied by string
quartet, composed OF Mr.. Anton Kaspar
first violin: Mr.. William Green second vio-
I'm; MI. Robert Stearns. viola; Mr.. Ernest
Lent. violoncello Mr.. H. II. Freeman off,
ciated at the organ special solo, 20
Rest In the Lord" from Mendelssohn's
Elijah" was sung by Mrs Charles H.
ment.
The honorary pallbearers were Mr. Wood
bury Blair. Mr.. Constantin Brun, the Dan
isa minister; Col Edward Morrell, Repre-
sentative Robert Adams Of Philadelphia,
SoIuHidLutT TtOuSeIS Oh tHe navy,
Capt Cowles of the navy, Senior Riano, first
secretary of the Spanish legation; Mr..
Charles Poor. and Maj. Charles McCauley
of the United States Marine Corps.
The interment, which was private was
made in Oak Hill cemetery. Short services
were also held at the Townsend residence
prior to the body being removed to the
church.
Among the relatives of the deceased presf-
dent besides the widow and daughter were
Miss Pauline Townsend, DIR. Eugene Town
send and Miss Mae Townsend Mrs. Girls
void. Miss Jennie Griswold Mrs. r. S.
Huidkoper. Mrs. Clarence Dolan Of Phila-
1elphia. Mr.. and Mrs. Strong and Miss
Thora Strong of Erie. Pa. Among others
also present were DR.. Holleben, the German
ambassador; M. Jules Cambon the French
ambassador: Duke de ARGOS, Spanish min
ister; Mr.. A. Grip, Swedish minister: Baron
Gevers. minister from the Netherla nds;
Mr.. Ladislaus Hengelmuller Won Hengeyar,
Austrian minister; Sir Michael Herbert
the British ambassador; Secretary Root,
Assistant Secretary Sanger. Cen n. C.
Corb1n. Gen. Whittier Of New York and
Mr.. and Mrs. T. F. Walsh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Stocks Decidedly Firm in
Tone Today.
LONDON SOLD FREELY
MARKED ACTIVITY IN TIE TRAc-
TON GROUP.
Strong Demand for Standard Railvays
and the High-P1iced Invest
ment Shares.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star

sl'eNiAi i1Spatcn to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, December lin spite of
lower prices in the London market and a
dearth OF business from that center, the To-
cal stock market was decidedly firm In tone.
Advances were well distributed throughout
the railroad list. and Saturdays bank state
ment was not discussed as factor.
dnstead OF calling attention to the adverse
factors in the situation. the influences for
good were arrayed In a solid column and
made to serve a stimulus Tor an advance.
Money for short periods reflected no APP
probable change in conditions. but some of
the larger banks took a more cheerful view
Of the outlook. The fact that one of the
local banks had credit OF s20oo, 900 at the
clearing house as the result OF the payment
of loans by local and out-of-town borrowers
was construed TO be a favorable circum-
stance.
The return flow of money from the In
terror seems likely to set In in good volur,se
and New York funds were quoted at par in
chicago. Leaders of the market are said
to be well supplied with time funds and
several pools show signs of new life, The,
turn of the year Is always an uncertain
period. and IN spite Of today's optimism
there Will probably be some Interruptions
to an advancing market.
On the declines the demand should i'm
prove II conditions inside of Wall street are
as sound as general business conditions out
side OF that center undoubtedly are
Earnings are holding up remarkably well
and increases should be the rule once the
grain movement gets into full swing A
better demand for the coal stocks was re-
ported and most of them made encouraging
gains.
The buying of Reading was excellent in
character and the soft coal group espe-
cially Baltimore and Ohio and Norfolk,
rallied In a manner indictive OF a new de-
mand for purposes other than the covering
OF previous sales.
A somewhat oStentations selling moye-
ment in St Paul was a feature of the
early trading. The stock sold was evident
ly long stock, but the manner of the SELL
ing suggested desire to buy something,
Amalgamated Copper. perhaps, under COW
er Of the liquidation.
AS group the high priced Investment
shares were in good demand The traction
group was feature of the day under the
leadership OF Brooklyn Transit. large
short interest remains in the property named.
and this fact. coupled with the growing
confidence in big traction consolidation,
eventually has invited a considerable spec
ulatiye following into the Brooklyn prop
erty.
The stock is easily manipulated. as Its
record proves. and professional trading Is
easily inspired.
Some profit taking set in during the last
hour. but prices were sustained on the
theory that the Presidents message tomor-
row would inspire confidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, December Flour dull; winter
extra, 81 oa$3 15 winter clear, s. 35a$ AS; winter
straight. IS. Sass co. winter patent. s. soas4 90:
spring clear. s. Sass s. spring straight. s. Eoa
barrels; exports, 46s barrels. wheat weak; spot
and December, 741&a74h4; January, 75a75A: May.
25 6y0 bushels; exports none; southern by sample.
67a74A southern on grade, 71Aa7aA. Corn weak;
eember. 30 asked: January, 47ss; February. 4ss,a
a.: steamer mixed, 49,aa4sH receipts. LA $50
white and yellow corn. 44a53. Oats firm: No 2
white. 87a27N; No. mixed, 35ssa36; receipts.
56s5sk: No. western, 57a57a:. receipts, Is, GRO
bushels; exports, none. bay firm; No. timothy.
freghts quiet, unchanged. Butter firm, unchanged;
fancy imlta tion, 21a23. fancy creamery, 2sa2sk:
1IalS; ytore packed, l6a1s. Eggs firm. unchanged;
fresh 27a2s. Cheese firm. unchanged; large, I34a
firm, unchanged; fine and coarse grannlated. 4.Si.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Federal Ownership Discussed.

The question affirming THAT the federal
government waving the question of con-
stitutionality, should own and control the
coal mines of the United States" was dis
cussed by the debating society of the
schools Of law and diplomacy Of the Co.
lumbar University Saturday night in the
lecture hall of the law department
The deba ters who were on the negative side
Of the auestion-Karl Muskat, Leslie C. Full
Ter and Harold J. Pack-were given the
team decision. Leslie c. Fuller was ranked
by the judges as the best Individual debater,
and Karl Muskat was given second place.
The judges were Representative James L..
Griggs of Georgia and Judge Maurice d.
OConnor. solicitor general Of the Treasury
Department.
The affirmative side was supported by
Herbert b. Fuller of Connecticut, Thomas
Perry Gunton of Mississippi and Arthur "
Smell of New York. This Is the first of a
series of six, debates held annually by the
Columbian University. The winner of each
debate becomes a member of team which
completes for prize at the close of the
collegiate year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
THIRD CLASS NOT AFFECTED.
Other Two at the Naval Academy VIII
Graduate Ahead Of Time,

The Secretary Of the Navy has revoked
Order No. ~ dated October 81. 1902,
which directed that the present third class
at the Naval Academy be graduated upon
the completion Of the annual examination
in June. 1904 and that after 1904 the course
for midshipmen shall. until further orders.
be a three-year course instead of four
years,
The order revoked is the one shortening
the course Of study at the academy and
providing that midshipmen. instead OF serv-
ing four years at the academy and two
years at sea, should serve three years at the
academy and three years at sea. Under the
latest action Of the Navy Department only
the first and second classes will graduate
ahead OF time, In February Of 1903 and 1904,
respectively. This action of the depart
ment Is heartily Endorsed at Annapolis, as
the order shortening the course was gen.
orally deprecated. The old assignment of
studies will continue as before for the
classes OF 1905 and 1906. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
PRIEST. CASTRO YIELDS
SATISFIES CLAIMS OF GERMANY
AGAINST VENEZUELA.
Probability That No Demonstration of
Force Will Now Be
Made.

BERLIN. December president Castro
OF venezuela handed, probably on Thursday
last, to the German minister at Caracas a
written acceptance of part OF Germany
claims sufficiently comprehensive to delay
the presentation OF joint ultimatum by
Germany and Great Britain. II not render
ing IT altogether unnecessary. 1t is also
understood that Great Britain's demands
win be satisfied
Foreign Secretary Won Richthofen and the
British foreign secretary. Lord Lansdowne.
ars now In correspondence over yenezu-
eaa's change OF front This government con-
sfders that 4 peaceful settlement OF the
questions In dispute is quite probable and
attributes President Castros yielding to the
fact that he has become aware that the
United States would not interpnse any OBJ
stacle to the forcfble collection Of the claims
Of Germany and Great Britain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
THE SUPREME COURT
CONSTITUTIONAL OF A COLO
RADIO Law SUSTAINED.
Right to Withhold Confidential Conn
munications - Decision Against
Northern Central Railway.

The United States Supreme Court today
sustained the constitutionality Of the stock
quarantine law of Colorado. The decision
was announced by Justice Harlan. and was
based upon the case Of s. H. Reed against
the people OF Colorado. The law prohibits
the importation Of cattle or other live stock
into the state from points south OF the
thirty-slxth parallel of latitude between
April and November unless they bear bills
of health The law was attacked as UNI
constitutional, and also antagonistic to
the interstate commerce law and the animal
industry law, but the court held the law to
be in accord with the right Of the state to
protect its own citizens. An application for
writ of error In the habeas corpus pro-
ceeding instituted by Reed also was over
ruled.
Right to Withhold kilograms.
The case Of the United States against Ed
ward A. Moseley, secretary OF the interstate
commerce commission. involving the right
Of the commission to withhold from the
auditing officers the government copies OF
kilograms sent by 1t, was decided in Mr..
Moseley's favor. The opinion was handed
down by Justice McKenna, and he held that
in showing that the kilograms in question
We're Of a confidential character the require
ments OF the Treasury Department had
been substantially compiled with.
Maryland Court Upheld.
Justice White delivered the opinion of
that court in the case of the Northern Gen.
trail Railway Company against the state of
Maryland, involving the right to exemp-
ton by that road from taxation under old
charters. The opinion of the Maryland
court of appeals, which was favorable to
the state, was affirmed
Will Be Extradited.
In an opinion delivered by Justice Brown,
the Supreme Court affirmed the opinion OF
the California circuit court in the case Of
Simeon 1. Grin. subject of Russia, now in
San Francisco, who is charged with the
embezzlement of $4,000 roubles In his own
country and who seeks to evade extradition.
The effect Of the decision was unfayorab!e
to Grin, and the warrant of extradition is
sued by the United States commissioner
will take its course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
OPENING THE FIGHT
MEETING OF SENATORS OPPOSED
TO OMNIBUS STATEHOOD BILL.
Conference Of Those Favorable to the
Admission Of Oklahoma Only-The
Other Side Active.

The contest over the omnibus statehood
bill began Immediately upon the meeting
of Congress. AS soon as the Senate ad-
journed there was a conference In Senator
Hale's committee room. attended by Sena-
tors Allison. Aldrich Hale. Piatt Comm
Cullom. Lodge, Hanna and Beveridge, the
latter the chairman of the committee on
territories. These gentlemen represented
the republicans who are opposed to the
omnibus bill admitting Oklahoma, New
Mexico and Arizona, and 1t Is understood
favor bill admitting Oklahoma only.
The friends OF the omnibus bill also were
active, and claim to have the names OF
fifteen republican senators pledged to sup
port the omnibus bill. which, with the
democrats. will insure its passage.
1t is probable that a republican caucus
upon the subject will be held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Gave Their Friends a Surprise.

A dispatch, from WIliiamsport, Md, an
nouneesst the marriage in this city Thanks
giving dayeiof Miss Edith Fiery Of VIII
Transport and Mr.. Ward B. Lindsay OF
Martinsburg, w. Va Miss Fiery was an
assistant instructor in the public schools
Of Williamsport, and Mr.. Lindsay has just
been elected prosecuting attorney for Berk-
ley county, in his state. 1t was stated that
the wedding was great surprise to the
friends Of the young lady. A reception had
been arranged Tor the bride at Wiliiamsport
for last Friday night. but she failed to re-
turn to that place having gone to Martins
burg tospend Thanksgiving. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. w. IA. Chapman, a
Methodist minister OF Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
= Advantages Offered Abroad.

Information has reached the State De-
partment that dealers in Cuba In machinery
have decided advantage In placing their
orders in Europe instead OF In the United
States for the reason that they get lower
prices. 10 to so per cent. according to the
class OF machinery; lower shipping rates:
quicker delivery and naers advantageous
terms Of payment. European manufacturers
being willing to sell on time, where Aneri-
cars demand cash. It L. also stated that
even the lower prices and freight rates.
quicker delivery and easier terms OF pay
msnt would fully compensate for the higher
custom charged Cuban dealers on European
machinery and natsEiala
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
Revenue Cutter Service Changes.

Revenue Cutter Service Changes
The following changes and transfers have
been made among the officers In the reve-
rue cutter service recently:
First Lieut.. ]. L. Sill will take command
Of the revenue cutter Window until Capt.
Samuel E. Mcguire arrives and assumes
command. Captain Mcguire commanded
the Window In the war with Spain.
Second Lieut.. Herman Wolf has been de-
tached from the cutter Fessenden on the
lakes and ordered to duty on the Window
at Baltimore.
Mr.. r. e. Wright from the cutter Dex-
ter at New Bedford. has been assigned to
the Window.
Capt. j. F. Wild has been detached
from the command of the cutter Guthrie
at Baltimore and has gone to Savannah to
take command of the cutter Hamilton
Capt Thos w. Lay takes command Of the
Guthrie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-01
New Postmasters.

Nominations for the appointment OF 1863
postmasters are to be sent to the Senate by
the President. OF these fifty-two are in
cases where appointments were made dur
ing the recess Of Congress by the President
In forty-six cases the appointment was
necessary because Of the death, resignation
or removal of the insumbents. In sixty-one
cases the commissions OF the insumbents
have expired. or are about to expire, and in
sixty-two cases the offices have been ad-
vanced to the third class and the appoint
ment Of postmaster vested in the President