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Evening star., 1902-01-23
GOVERNOR LONGING WILL SERVE.
Accepts Place in Commit ttee ON Change
of Inauguration Date.

accepts Place In committee ON Change
of Inauguration Date.
The District Commissioners today receiv-
ed letter from Gov. A. H. Longino Of
Mississippi accepting his appointment as a
member of the committee which will en-
deavor to procure a change in the date for
the Inauguration of the President of the
United States.
Gov. w. NJ Crane of Massachusetts, has
written expressing his regret at being un-
able to serve. He says:
Il assure you l appreciate the compliment
conferred upon me by this invitation Of
your board. and I assure you that should
be glad II / felt that could conveniently
accept the position: but owing to the great
pressure of official and private affairs do
not feel able to take upon myself any addi-
tional responsibilities. and trust therefore
that you win excuse me from serving upon
the committee"
Gov. Crane. 1t will be remembered. was
rendered a cabinet portfolio by President
Roosevelt recently, which. it Is understood.
he declined He has had number of con-
sultations with the President since that
time. and 1t Is still rumored that he may
yet form one Of the Presidents official fam
ily. This, 1t Is thought. may have had
something to do with the declination re-
ceived today. although there Is no official
intimation OF anything Of the kind.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
Better Tone in Stocks Owing to
Easier Money Outlook.
THE COALERS WERE ALL STRONG
Rumor That New York Central
viii Buy the Big Four.
GENERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening star.
NEW YORK, January 28-The reduction
In the Bank Of Engiands minimum rate OF
discount TO Sis per cent was responsible for
an Improved tone in today's security mar
kets The financial community is Inclined
to believe that both England and Germany
VIII shortly be In position TO participate :n
campaign OF Improvement. Traders COW
ered stocks rather freely and worked to
advance the list. The banking interests
bought few stocks openly and seemed
willing to encourage a following.
Reading shares were IN active demand
anc responded easily, anthracite coal con-
ditions being especially favorable TO the
property. Erie shares recovered under a
mixed demand. the failure to increase the
dividend on the first preferred having been
discounted In advance OF the announce
ment. The higher priced coal shares find a
ready market. and rumors OF special de-
velopments in them are heard IN weil-in-
formed quarters
All things considered the coal group has
one OF the most promising outlooks in re-
cent wears.
Metropolitan Traction was again taken By
the interests which inaugurated the ad-
vance, but some profit taking was encoun-
tered on the way up Manipulation in Man
haitian and Missouri Pacific resulted in a
fair rally I'm those properties, a considerable
increase In earnings helping the movement
I'm the latter. All OF the Gould properties
reflected better tone In sympathy with the
temper OF the general market.
Rumors that New ork Central would buy
Big Four with the proceeds OF the sale of
its new stock at 500 per share for the latter
were circulated during the day. While such
an application of the money is to be COM
the market was reflected by the stock OF
Big Four selling more than 1 per cent high
er than the price named in current rumors
as the purchasing limit
An advance OF per cent IN American
sugar followed the announcement of an
advance OF ten points in the refined prod
uct. Washington advices intimated that q
reduction in the duty on raw sugars would
be made. and at the same time some ac-
ton would be taken which would insure
ample protection for the beet Industry The
buying OF the stock was in round amounts
and by interests credited with being good
judges of conditions
The industrial list was given good sup
port, and reflected a tendency to cover
short contracts on the part OF traders.
The narrowness Of the market was re-
fected by a sudden period of dullness dur
Ing the last hour. At the advance the buy
Ing halted noticeably, and commission
houses failed to supply the new business.
The trading element are still in undoubt-
ed control OF prices. and IL Is not expected
that they VIII be overthrown permanently
until something definite is known as to the
policy Of the new Secretary of the Treasury
and the fate Of the Northern Securities lit
tgation.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. January 23.-Fiour dull. unchanged
dull and easy; spot and the month. s&kas4K;
February; s4Has4A: May. s&4Hsssa; & steamer No
none: southern by sample. 77as5ls: southern %
grade. s2tsasSis: Corn weak; MIXED, spot and the
@ %sstt %iiss Pend ss. sss:,Ss. ss.s
els: exports. none; southern white corn. 61Haos,
southern yellow corn. 60ha67. Oats dull and cay
No. white, 50 asked; No. mixed. e0izA5l; r.
ceipts. 6.576 bushels: exports none. Rye steady
No. nearby. ees7o: No. 2 western. 7os7l: re
ceipts, 4,89S bushels: exports. none. Hay dufl
and easy: No. l timothy, l5.50asie.0o. Grain
freights dull. unchanged. Butter arm. unchsnged
fancy iadie. ioa1f; fancy roll. f7ais: good roii,
isais; store packed, lssls. Exss nrm: une@hsnsed: bar
unchanged; fine and coarse sraaulated, AIM
Evening star., 1902-01-23

variance with that of the Commissioners I
would be pleased to be 20 informed
Commissioner Ress. whe has supervision
of the police department. has moved that
the superintendent be informed that his
construction of the law as outlined. meets
with the approval of the Commissioners.
and that letter be addressed to Jud re
RimbaH stating that the Commissioners
are disposed to regard the views of the
major and superintendent as the best lire
of procedure under si the circumstances,
Evening star., 1902-01-23
Southern Relief Society.

The ladies of the Southern Relief Society
are meeting with great success in the prep
aration for their annual ball. which takes
place at the Arlington Hotel January 2s.
The committee on reception. Of which Mrs.
Charles B. Howry is president, consists of
the following ladies; Miss Virginia Miller.
ex-president; Miss Mary Custis Lee. Mrs
Claude A Swanson. Mrs. B. H. Warner.
Mrs. Richard Weightman. and Mrs. M. E.
Benton,
Evening star., 1902-01-23
AMENDMENT TO CODE.
Bill Providing for Drawing of Jurors
Passed by Senate

The Senate this afternoon passed a bill
reported by Mr.. Pritchard to amend the
code Of law for the District OF Columbia
approved March 3, 1901. Mr.. McComas re-
quested unanimous consent for the passage
of this bill, the purpose Of which, he ex-
planned. provides that Immediately upon
the approval of the bill jurors shall be
chosen in the criminal courts It includes
in the power Of the courts authority to
draw grand juries. which 1t cannot now do
on account of a defect in the law. A simi-
lar bill has been introduced in the House
OF Representatives by Mr.. Jenkins The
House bill contains a third section pro-
yiding that the joint resolution of JANUARY
8. 1902, amending the District code. be re-
pealed. but the bill as 1t passed the Senate
today did not contain that section.
Evening star., 1902-01-23

told him they could do nothing to stop
slavery because Of the treaty between the
United States and the sultan.
Mr.. Moody Mass said the United States
authorities had never given countenance 10
slavery in the Philippines.
Mr.. Mercer tNeb.). who visited the
islands, said slavery was decreasing.
Mr.. Cochran tMo.p declared that many of
the slaves were Christians owned by Mo-
hammedans
Evening star., 1902-01-23
CONFIDENCE IN MIR. PUGH.
The City Solicitors Indorsement OF
His Reply.

me S1ty 1hOOTScment on
His Reply.
Mr.. A. B. Duvall, the city solicitor. has
forwarded to the District Commissioners
the statement recently made to him by Mr.
James L. Pugh, jr.. the assistant solicitor
in charge of District prosecutions in the
Police Court, in reply to a statement made
by Mr. A. E. Shoemaker, attorney for the
Anti-Saloon League, at a hearing before
the board of Commissioners. Mr.. Pugh's
statement in full has heretofore appeared
in The Star In forwarding the statement
to the Commissioners. Mr.. Duvall says:
81 take this occasion to say that very
rarely are complaints made to me in refer
ence to the prosecution Of this class of
cases, and 1 have no present recollection
of having occasion to differ with the ac-
tion or proposed action of Mr.. Pugh there
have unimpaired confidence In his Integrity
and judgment"
Evening star., 1902-01-23
SYMPATHY FOR THE BOERs.

Resolution Introduced in the House
by Mr. Clark of Missouri.
Representative Clark of Missouri today
introduced a joint resolution expressing
sympathy for the two South African re-
pubitcs and regret over the sufferings
caused by the war. The resolution ex-
presses the hope that this declaration by
Congress will influence Great Britain to
favorably consider a settlement Of the
troubles. and provision is made for for
warding the resolution to the British gov
ernment and to Presidents Kruger and
Steyn.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
CAPT. CLARK AT THE CAPITOL.

Held an Informal Reception in the
Marble Room.
Captain Clark. formerly Of the Oregon.
who has been appointed by the President
to represent the navy at the coronation Of
King Edward VII, visited the Capitol to-
day and was presented to the senators by
Senator Proctor. The presentation occurred
in the Senate marble room, and while the
reception was informal and was most cor
dial
Evening star., 1902-01-23
FORMER CoNsUL's WILL.
Document Which Figures I'm a Suit for
Ejectment.

The will Of the late William Thomson
jr.. for many years United States consul at
Southampton. England, and who is said to
have amassed a fortune Of about $125, 600,
consisting of property In this country, fig
ures In an ejectment suit on hearing be-
fore Chief Justice Bingham and a jury in
Circuit Court No. 1. The plaintiffs, An
drew c. Keely, trustee, and Richard K
Paynter. who are said to be alienees Of
certain of the heirs-at-law, are represented
by Attorney Leo Simmons, while ATTORNEYS
Lambert and Baker appear for the de-
PENDANTS. Joseph H. Moore, Thomas ].
Fisher & Co. Mary Cecilia Thomson and
Georgiana Hawkes..
Evening star., 1902-01-23
Contributions to Police Fund.

Mr.. 8. s. Howland, president Of the
Washington Jockey Club. has forwarded a
check for $500 to Maj. Sylvester as a con-
tribution to the credit Of the policemen's s
fund. Mrs. ]. B. Foraker has contributed
$50 to the policemens fund in recognition
of services rendered by members of the
force in looking after her property.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
Episcopal Church Clubs Meet.
perfal pispatcb to The Evening Star

NEW HAVEN, Conn. January 23.-The
tenth national conference of church clubs
of the Protestant Episcopal Church Of the
United States meets here today. Gen.
Thomas A. LOCKER, Gen. Cecil Clay and
Mr.. w. H. Singleton, delegates from the
Churchman's League Of Washington. D. c..
are among the delegates. At the opening
service Bishop Brewster forcibly and elo-
quently urged the position Of the laity ir
the church and the Importance Of missions.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
TROOPS no ARRIVE.

Cavalry to BE Stationed at Fort
Myer.
Troops and g of the I'd United States
Cavalry, Lieutenant Colonel Dimmick COM
manding will arrive here this afternoon
about s O. clock, via the Baltimore and Ohio
for station at Fort Myer, to which most
they will be taken from the station in troll
ley cars. They have just returned from
service in Havana.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATION

Soon after the House met today II went
Into committee Of the whole and resumed
the consideration OF the urgent deficiency
bill
Mr. Cummings Explains.
Mr.. Cummings On. " explained his ac-
tion of yesterday on the Philippine army
post. He closed by saying that his party
started right on the subject, but ended
miserabiy. He said he voted as he did as
democrat-as Tammany Hall democrat.
and was proud OF It, and added: There "a
no politics in question where the lives of
American soldiers are at stake
Mr.. Kahn (Cal-l. who visited the PhiIin
pines last summer, said that IL the minor
tty knew OF the sufferings of the soldiers In
the Philippines because of a lack of omar
tiers. there would not have been a vote
against the Cannon amendment Yesterday
Mr.. Pierce (Tenn.) said IL such was tbe
case the President ard officers of the army
were responsible. as they had absolute au-
thority in the Philippines.
Mr.. Cannon. In speaking Of the Manila
post said he was sorry that he could not
satisfy the other side. adding: I'VE have
got the Philippines and we have never
parted with an acre Of ground. While the
heathens rage we go marching on
Slavery I'm JolO Group.
The discussion In the House turned upon
slavery in the Jolo group In the Philip
pines. Mr.. Gaines CTenn-). who had visited
the sroup, said the United States officers
Evening star., 1902-01-23
East Deanvvood subdivi.ton.

Upon recommendation Of the surveyor, the
District Commissioners have ordered re-
corded in his ONCE the plat Of subdivision
Of East Deanwood. The subdivision was
prepared by the surveyors office to correct
an existing erroneous one made In 1894.
Evening star., 1902-01-23

President Mitchell Exonerated.
INDIANAPOLIS. January 23-The min
ers committee exonerates Mitchell and
Wilson and say the statements Of Miss
Meredith do irreparable damage to the
miners organization.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
TWO CHINAMEN ARRESTED
CHARGED WITH VIOLATION OF THE
ExCLUsION ACT.
Taken Before United States Com mis
stOner and Held in $1,000
Bail Each.

Two Cinnamon, known as Chan Ling and
Lee Sang. were arrested last night by ON
GERS connected with the bureau Of immigra-
grafton on a charge Of having entered the
United States in violation OF the Chinese
exclusion act. Last night they were held
at the first precinct station, and today they
made statements concerning themselves in
the room of the Senate committee on immi-
grafton.
United States Commissioner A. 8. Tay-
lor this afternoon held each OF them in
81. 900 BAIL They Will be accorded hear
ing next Tuesday at pm. They were
committed to the District Jail. John E.
Laskey. counsel for the prisoners. inti-
mated that he would resort to habeas cor
pus proceedings to secure their release.
1t Is alleged that the Cinnamon entered
the United States in 1897. Chan Ling is all
legged to have come through at Portland.
Ore. with papers for which he had paid
$40 to a Chinese merchant who returned to
China from this country. The photograph
attached to the papers. Ii Is stated, bears
no resemblance to the Chinaman under ar
rest. Chan Ling, it is charged, went from
place to place and finally came here, where
he worked at making Chinese noodles.
Lee Sang, 1t is charged. entered the
country at Tacoma, Wash, with papers
which he had bought, but for which he is
Sdlu 10 nave palU h sum mucn less IMAM
what was paid by his friend. III 1t is de-
cided to deport them, they will be turned
over to the bureau of immigration to be
returned to China.
The Prisoners Surprised.
Mon Tuck and Lee Lin, as the prisoners
were known here. were very much sur
prised last night when the officers placed
them under arrest at a26 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. northwest. Why they were arrested
the Cinnamon had no idea. nor could they
ascertain. They were locked up for safe
keeping. and even their most intimate ceies-
tial friends were denied the privilege of
seeing them. Mon Tuck is a partner OF
ing Wah in the dining room business at
the place where the arrests were made
The Cinnamon were taken to the Capitol,
where Mr.. Powderly, the immigration COM
missioner, was appearing before Senate
committee. Ting Wah, who accompanied
the attorneys. was very much worried
about his friends. as he had been told that
they would probably be taken to Baltimore
without being given a hearing in this city.
1t is said that Mon Tuck and Ting Wah
were doing a thriving business at the place
in Pennsylvania avenue. and that Lee Lin.
their cook, was also prospering.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
Wants Authority to

Wants Authority to Adopt Child.
James Tanner has petitioned the Supreme
Court Of the District Of Columbia to author
ixe the adoption by him Of Ruth Britain
Bredenfeif: little girl who has been living
In his family for several years,
Evening star., 1902-01-23
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs g. Co., bankers
and brokers. 141S F St. members New York
stock exchange. Washington stock ex.
change and Chicago board Of trade.
Evening star., 1902-01-23
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-Peter A. Radici and Adelina Spin
elli: Julius s. Buynitzsky and Emma NJ.
Mantz; Charles Hume and Sally Smith Cox;
Nathaniel NJ. Miller Of Kansas City. Mo-,
and Sallie C. Matthia of this city: Eu-
gene s. Bisbee and Maybelle NJ. Delaplaine:
Louis Marchetti and Argentena Giannotti.
both Of Richmond, Va: Notale Zerega and
Isabella Zerega; Max F. Mueller and Clara
A. Schade; Robert 8. Manger and Elvessa
Mcclure; Henry v. Radonitz and Grace
Reardon, both Of New York city: Samuel
F. Entrikin and Elizabeth F. Williams;
Benjamin B. Wechsler and Dora Walsky.
Colored-Arthur Williams and Mary E.
Jackson; George Edmunds and Amanda
Patton; VIM. G.. H. Preston and Frances
Powers; John L. Wood and Louisa Tinsley;
Walter s. Eff and Elizabeth A Ogden. both
of Baltimore, Md: George Chapman and
Ada Cole; James H. Paris and Lucy A.
West.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
SONS OF VIRGINIA DINE.
Annual Banquet of the State Uni.
versity at the New willard.

Young and old mingled together last
night at the annual banquet of the Uni
versity OF Virginia Alumni Association, at
the New Willard. Some of the gentlemen
who dined at the hospitable board had
graduated before the war, many within
the past two or three years.
There were seventy-siX covers set. The
toastmaster OF the evening was Major
Holmes Conrad The first response to a
toast, ITO the President of the United
States, was made by Mr.. William Dudley
Foulke, Civil Service Commissioner. Hon.
Joseph Willard, Lieutenant Governor
Virginia. responded to The State" sf.
Basil G. Gildersleeve. professor OF Greek
at Johns Hopkins University, made an in
teresting talk. THE University Man
was responded to by Mr.. L. H. Machen, of
Fairfax The States that Send Their
Sons to the University was spoken of by
Senator C. A. Culberson, who was fol-
lowed with 4 toast to the Academy and
University" by DR.. William NJ. Irvine.
THE Faculty" was spoken of by Prof.
Heath Datucy, of the university.
Among those present were Senator
George G.. Vest. Representative John +.
Rixey of Virginia; Representative Joseph
Bailey of Texas. Mr.. A. T. C. Gordon, DR..
Monte Griffith. DR.. G.. Wythe Cook. ex-
Secretary of the Navy Hilary A. Herbert.
Prof. S. p. Langley, OF the Smithsonian
Institution; Mr.. Benjamin Micou. Or. T..
Ritchie Stone, aud Mr.. J. Miller Kenyon.
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
HAVANA PLEADS
FOR TARIFF RELIEF.
Petition for Concessions Sent
to Secretary Root.
GEN. WOOD PRESENTS APPEAL.

Governor General Wood has sent to
containing resolutions adopted by the
Havana people urging tariff concessions.
1t reads as follows:
Resolved, That the representatives of
the economic corporations at present in
Washington to solicit of the President
and Congress of the United States reci-
procity based on ample concession have
the confidence of all the people.
''2. That this people feels itself threat
ened by the crisis brought on by the i'm
possibility Of selling at remunerative
prices their principal products, sugar and
tobacco. the expectation of which fur
nished all available means to meet neces-
stiles.
''3. That the Government of the United
States has the absolute control of this
island. governs it, and cannot, therefore.
be Indifferent to the destruction OF its
wealth; that the United States ought TO
protect Cuba and encourage its people in
order to enable them to form of the
future Republic a stable government
promised TO the world by the American
nation.
II. THAI on the Government OF the
United States depends in absolute the SAL
walton of the wealth of Cuba. for her pro-
ductions will be sure of a market If such
reductions in tariffs are granted as are
urged by the representatives of the eco
nomic corporations.
''5. That in just reciprocity there ought
to be conceded to the United States a
differential duty on their importations
such as will guarantee that country abb
solute control OF the Cuban market, help
ing thereby the development of the island.
sc. That to the commissions of the cor
porations now in Washington is extended
the most energetic and continued sup
port"
The Washington times., 1902-01-25
CAPT. John F. Cdslow and His Home.

Whcr the neighborhoo1 of Sixth and
H Streets was one of the most aristo-
cratic sections OF Washington, and long
before the clouds Of the civil war ap-
peared on the horizon of the Capital. the
unpretentious residence at 81 Sixth
Street, designated by the Census Bureau
as the centre of population Of TIE Dis
trict was constructed in what was then
the prevailing style of the day.
Today il IS a substantial home, large,
roomy, and fitted only comparatively re-
Gently with 'all modern improvements. "
1t was built more than half a century
ago. and is enc of the Oldest residences
in the city.
Occupied by Captain CasIow.
The present tenant, Capt. John F. Cas-
low with his family. fas lived in the
house for nineteen years, during which
tine but little change has occurred in
the external appearance OF the neighbor-
hood. 4 few residences have been built,
but as general rule the locality looks
today much as it did q decade sgo.
Captain Caslow is an examiner in the
Pension Office, which position he has held
for twenty years. He was captain and
assistant quartermaster on the staffs OF
Generals Meade, Butterfleld, and Ben
ham, and served throughout the war be-
tween the States. His family, resident
in the house now, are his wife and his
daughter, Miss Carrie Caslow.
The building is Of brick, painted white.
It stands back from the building line
about seven feet, large. roomy portico
extending on the first floor across the
entire front 1t is quite wide, and has
a large yard in front.
First House Built in the Block.
On account OF it being situated so far
back OF the building line 1t is believed that
The house was the first one to be built
in the block. While all the remaining
houses are Enthusiastically old, this one
undoubtedly has longer history than
any other.
Nothing is known OF its builder. or the
exact date OF its erection. 1t was pur-
chased twenty years ago by Henry r.
Miles, who now lives at Harper's Ferry.
For more than fifty years it has Stood
while changes in the locality, Indicative
OF the growth of the city, have gone on