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Evening star., 1902-02-01
JUSTICE ANDERsoN's NOMINATION.
Senate judiciary Committee VIII
Make n Favorable Report.


Make a Favorable Report
The committee on judiciary of the SEN
ate at its meeting today decided to make
"a favorable report the nomination of
Justice Thomas II. Anderson to be as
socfate justice of the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia, The report of the
subcommittee which has been investigat-
ing the case Of Justice Anderson was made
by Senator Hoar, its chairman. This SUBJ
committee consisted of Senator Hoar, Sena-
tor Pettus and Senator Nelson
In general way Senator Hoar re-
counted the charge that had been made
against Justice Anderson and showed that
there was nothing that seemed to warrant,
after full investigation. an adverse report
on the nomination. The investigation has
been in progress for two or three weeks
and has been complete. Written charges
had been submitted to the subcommittee.
These have been stated in The Star and
relate largely to Justice Anderson's prev
ious connection with business organiza-
tions the conduct of which has been the
subject of criticism. 1t is quite likely that
Justice Anderson's nomination will be re-
ported to the Senate Monday and in view
of the favorable report from the commit
tee, 1t is probable that the Senate will
promptly confirm the nomination
Evening star., 1902-02-01
LOCAL LICENSE FEES.
Effect of Pending Bill on the Insur-
ance Business.


ance Business.
A bill to amend the code of law for the
District Of Columbia approved March 3,
which was introduced in the House of
Representatives by Mr.. Jenkins of wiscon-
sin yesterday, which was referred to the
committee of the District of Columbia,
provides for change in the amount of
taxes to be paid by various insurance COM
panies, as well as in the license fees of
brokers, solicitors and companies
Before the code was adopted the com.
panles were required to pay one per cent
OF all premium receipts Of the last preced-
ing calender year in lieu of all other taxes.
The code increased this tax to one and
one-half per cent and Mr. jenkins bill is
TO restore the tax to the original amount,
A license of $50 is now required from each
company doing business in the District of
Columbia and further license of $50 for
each broker and s. for each solicitor.
Ihe former license fees were Sl5 for the
general agent of the company, which in
Guided both solicitors and brokers. Mr.
Jenkins bili is to place the tax at SIS for
the companies and 81 for brokers or So
licitors. "a So
These proposed amendments were COM
pied oy committee of life and fire fnsur-
ance agents of the District-Messrs. Robert
COOK, r. E. Sullivan and Thomas P. Nor
gan.
Evening star., 1902-02-01
WAR VETERANS EXEMPTED.
Bill for the Retirement of EIderI,
Persons in classified Service,

Mr.. Gillett of Massachusetts, chairman of
the House committee. on the civil service,
has introduced the following bill:
THAT any office in the classified service
of the United States held by person who,
at the time Of the passage Of this act, is
over seventy years of age shall become va
cant In three years, II not vacated before
That, except as provided in section 1
hereof, every office in the classified service
Of the United States shall become vacant
when the person holding 1t becomes sixty
sfxty-five years old shall be eligible to ap-
pointment.
That sections one and two Of this act
snail not apply to veterans Of the Union
army or navy Of the war Of the rebellion,
nor to their widows, IL they were married
to them before the close of said war"
Evening star., 1902-02-01
ROUTINE BUSINESS IN HOUSE.
EulOEfes ON the Late Representativ
Br0sius Followed.

EuioEies ON the Late Representative
Br4sius Followed.
When the House met today joint reso-
luton was adopted TO transfer to the
Library of Congress the collection of state
reports in possassion of the Industrial COM
mission. N =
After some routine business the COM
mittees were Called In response bill
was presented and passed to grant right
of way through Oklahoma and Indian ter
road. % q.
The Senate biir to pTSevent the sale of fire.
arms. opium and Intoxicating liquors in
the New Hebrides caused some good ma
tured bantering. of Nj, Sperry (Conn), who
presented the bill. He said the measure
was designed tu prevent our citizens from
selling these articles To the uncivilized peo-
pie Of the New Hebyides, but when Mr..
Cummings ON. ~ asked him whether there
was any law in. Connecticut to prohibit the
sale Of the same article there he replied
amid general laughter that In Connecticut
the articles were not only sold, but manu-
factured.
Mr. Sibley Pa) demanded the ayes and
noes on the passage of the bill
The bill was passed-1S6 to 15
A bill was passed to authorize the South
ern Missouri and Arkansas Railroad Com
pany to build bridge across the Current
river, Ark.
The House devoted the remainder of the
day to eulogies on the life and public SER
vices of the late Representative Brosius of
Pennsylvania
Evening star., 1902-02-01

during the month Of January the total re-
ceipts were $46.5S2.143. and the expendi-
tures $5S.s4 4S-2I7. leaving a surplus for the
month OF $S0S3, ,606. The surplus for the
600
The receipts last month from the several
sources OF revenue are given as follows:
ternal revenue. s20.s52, ,512 decrease, s.. .JO0,- :
Wp; miscellaneous, S3,24o.S39 decrease,
s2D0,00O.
The disbursements on account OF the War
department show an increase as compared
with January. 1901, of about $415.Oo0; on ac-
count OF the navy, an increase of about
$4,000
The interest account shows a decrease
Tor the month of about $920 600. Govern
ment receipts from internal revenue today
were s625.OO4; customs, $520,0o9: miscel-
laneous, s14,S31; expenditures, 81, ,113.00o.
Evening star., 1902-02-01

Pennsylvania avenue for speeding purposes
between the hours of and o'clock Mon
day afternoon. Unless the arrangements
fail. the lovers of fast horses will have an
opportunity to witness some exciting con-
tests of speed. A number of races will be
run and three prizes will be awarded. The
first prize will be for the best equipped
team. the second for the most comic outfit
and the third for the best vehicle and
horses showing the most originality in
makeup.
At night the carnival will be continued
and it Is expected that a number of illu-
minated sleighs will be in line. 1t has been
several years since WaShingtonianS have
enjoyed a sleighing carnival. and the forth
coming event is awaited with much inter-
est.
Col Bingham. in charge of public build
ings and grounds has issued an order to
go into effect today, whereby the heavy
wagon traffic will be prohibited on the
White Lot between the hours of 8 and 6
O'clock p m, while the present snow lasts
This order was issued in the interests Of
the large number of those desiring to enjoy
the sport of sleighing the circle"
Icy Pavements Delayed Pedestrians.
The rain which commenced falling short
ly before night yesterday and continued for
several hours covered the streets and side
walks with an Icy coating that made trav-
cling dangerous for man and beast alike.
This condition was but slightly improved
during the early hours today, and tardi-
ress among the employees was the rule at
most Of the offices and places of business
Numerous accidents were reported but
with the exception of a slight shaking up
the victims were not seriously hurt.
The white wings" under the direction
of Warner Stutler. superintendent of street
cleaning, continued the work begun yester-
day Of clearing the more important thor
oughfares or snow and Ice. Half a hun
Evening star., 1902-02-01
ASKING FOR STATEHOOD.
Arguments Presented by q Delegation
From Arizona.

From Arizona.
The House committee on territories heard
further argument today why Arizona
should be admitted into the Union as a
state. A. B. Fowler of Phoenix, L. W.
Mix of Nogales and Colonel MCGOWAN,
also resident of that territory. presented
reasons why statehood should be con-
ferred
In his estimate Of the population of the
territory. Mr.. Fowler placed the figure at
10000, but said the census returns showed
only $4,000. He believed many errors had
been made in the census and gave as an
illustration the returns from Phoenix. That
city, he said, had a population of 10000,
but the census figures gave only half that
number.
The members Of the committee ques-
toned Mr.. Fowler closely on this point.
He gave as a reason that the enumeration
was made during the heated period in the
summer when people had gone to the
mountains and seashore. Mr.. Fowler said
he personally knew that the teller of the
Phoenix bank was not enumerated and he
gave other instances where well-known
residents had been missed by the emu
merators. He. had no knowledge that he
had been enumerated; Phoenix had 24oO
qualified voters and 2,200 school children,
which clearly showed that the total pop
ulation Of the city must be greater than
5000.
Mr. toWler brought strong arguments
to bear to show that the popular belief
that Arizona was lawless territory was
entirely unfounded in fact. He contended
that life and property were safer there
than in the great cities Of the country.
The recent Spanish war gave an illustra-
tion of the patriotism of the inhabitants,
he declared, and was emphasized by the
fact that the first American soldier to
stop q bullet in Cuba was an Arizonian.
I. Mr.. Mix said that while Arizona might
have had wild days In the past, those days
were over. Through it all, he said, there
was no record that any man was ever
shot in the back, no one was ever murdered
in bed and there was no record that any,
one had ever been assaulted with q sand
bag or a piece Of pipe. as was often the
case in Chicago. New York and other
cities.
The committee has as yet taken no ac-
ton.
Evening star., 1902-02-01
SNOW MUST BE REMOVED.
Police Insist That the Sidewalks Shall
BE Cleared.

The metropolitan police department Is de-
termined that the part of the police regula-
tion which provides that snow shall be re-
moved from the sidewalks four hours after
the snow ceases to fall shall be carried out
to the letter. ....r
1nformations for the issuing of fifty war
rants have been made out and the war
rants will be sent from the Police Court to
the different station houses for service as
soon as the clerks office can get them out.
1t is expected that greater number of
householders and property owners may be
notified to appear in the Police Court and
explain why they neglected to remove the
recent fall of snow from In front of their
property.
Evening star., 1902-02-01
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. February l-Flour dull.
unchanged; receipts, 5,3S1 barrels; exports.
1882 barrels.
Wheat dull; spot and the month. ssHas4:
May, S3&aS4; steamer No. red, S1haS1k; I;
receipts. $2.7S6 bushels: exports. 5000
bushels: southern by sample, 77a64xi
southern on grade. S1&aS4&.
Corn easy; mixed, spot, 65 9-4a 65 IS; the
month, 65 1-2a65 5-S; May. 66a68 Ia;
steamer mixed. "a 1-2a64 SIS; receipts. 1,174;
exports. none: southern white corn, 90 LA
81; southern yellow corn. 6s 3-4a65 1-2.
Oats steady; No. 2. white. 50a1t; No. 2.
mixed. 40; receipts. 2,544: exports none.
Rye firm; No. 2. nearby, 67a6s: No. 2.
western 6saT0: receipts none: exports none
Hay steady: No. L, timothy. 1880.
Grain freights quiet, unchanged
Butter firm. unchanged; fancy imitation,
1saI9; fancy creamery, 24a25: fancy ladle,
l8a1T; fancy roll. 17a1S: good roll. 15al6;
store packed, 13a15. n So
Eggs firm, unchanged; fresh. 29as0.
Cheese, firm, unchanged; large, ua1IK:
medium. 11ka11ss; small. 11iza11&.
Sugar firm, unchanged: fine and coarse
granulated, 4s1h ~,
Evening star., 1902-02-01
YEARLY LEAVES OF ABSENCE,
In the Navy Department They Aver
aged Less Than 70 Dayn

In the Navy Department They Aver
aged Less Than 80 Days.
The House committee on appropriations
has called on the heads of all the execu-
tive departments for detailed information
in regard to leaves Of absence Of employees
for the calendar year 1901 with a view to
its use in the consideration Of the legisla-
tive. judicial and executive appropriation
bill. The indications are that this ques-
tion of leaves Of absence Of department
employees will come up for considerable
discussion in the House when this appro-
priation bill Is reported.
The Secretary of the Navy has already
submitted a report on the subject covering
the Navy Department From this report 1t
appears that there are 43O employees in the
department whose total leave during the
calendar year 1901 was L. SS4 days, of which
LOST days are classed as annual leave and
826 days as sick leave. The average an
nua1 leave is stated at 25.7 days; the aver
age sick leave, AZ days, and the average of
total leave, 900 days.
The records Of the other executive de-
partments have not yet been made public
Evening star., 1902-02-01
Market Company sued for $4,000.

Suit was HE'D IN the Supreme Court of the
District today by Attorneys Charles H
Merrillat and Eugene Carusi & Sons in
behalf of Jane o. Dwyer. to recover dam
ages in the sum of $4,000 against the
Northern Market Company and the District
of Columbia. 1t is alleged that the plain.
tiff sustained injuries by falling on peelfnes
and vegetable refuse on the sidewalk In
7th street between o and p streets. in
front of stands let on the sidewalk by
the market company to venders of country
produce. 1t Is said that this case presents
several interesting questions as to the ia
biiity Of the District and the market com
pany Tor permitting an alleged illegal oc-
cupatfon OF the sidewalks immediately north
OF the market cempany's market house at
7th and streets.
Evening star., 1902-02-01
COL. A. A. HOSMER DEAD.
Formerly Resided Here, Where He f.
Well Known.
NEW YORK. February 1.-Col. Addison
A. Hosmer died in this city today at the
residence Of his son.

NEW YORK, February 1.-Col. Addison
A. Hosmer died in this city today at the
residence Of his son.
Addison A. Hosmer was the son of Gen.
E. M. Hosmer OF Oakdale. Mass, where he
was born February %. 1893. He entered
Union College with the class Of 1857, leay-
ing. however, IN his senior year to COM
mence the study of law. At the breaking
out Of the civil war he was one OF the first
to offer his services. and Gov. Andrew of
Massachusetts appointed him adjutant Of
the LIST Massachusetts, Heavy Artillery. He
was afterward transferred to the 14th In
fantry, and was present at the second bat
tie OF Bull Run. He last saw active service
at the battle Of Antietam. on the staff of
Gen. Sturgis.
President Lincoln shortly afterward an
pointed him a judge advocate. with the
rank Of major in the regular army, and as
such he was often acting Judge advocate
general, United States army. At the close
of the war he was given the brevet rank of
colonel for distinguished services. In 1865
he resigned from the army to take up the
practice Of law in Washington, where he
resided until his falling health compelled
him to give up active practice since when
he had divided his time between Washing
ton and his country place In Maryland He
was for time vice president of the Army
and Navy Club In Washington, and was a
prominent member of the Loyal Legion
Col. HOSmer leaves wife and three chill
dren--Mrs. Morris of Philadelphia and Ed
ward s. Hosmer and Louis Holyoke Hos
mer of New York. The funeral will occur
in Washington.
Evening star., 1902-02-01

bis way homeward through the ice-covered
streets, would prove to be target for their
missiles. 1t was indeed gala sport for
boys and girls alike.
The temperature today has remained sta
tionary and has consistently fingered near
the freezing point. 1t is raining in the
south, where the climatic conditions are
somewhat contradictory Of the weather
hereabouts. Jacksonville and other points
in Florida are perspiring amid a tempera-
ture of 10 degrees. The northwest, how
ever. Is shivering as the temperature
Evening star., 1902-02-01

dred men and forty horses and carts are
engaged in the work, which has progressed
most satisfactorily.
Despite the rain OF last night Pennsyl-
vania avenue presented an animated ap-
pearance today. Sleighers were out in
force. and every one seemed to enjoy the
exhilarating sport. There were numerous
speed contests among the owners of snir
tted horses. The races were enjoyed huge
! ly by hundreds OF people who lined the
sidewalks.
There were no arrests for violation of the
laws against fast driving. The police seem
cd to enter into the spirit Of the occasion
and gave the sleighers free rein. Conduit
{ road was also crowded with sleighing mar
ties, and all kinds OF vehicles on runners
were pressed into service.
Gala Day for school Children.
The snow has been thoroughly enjoyed by
the school children, who were out In force
last night and today In all parts Of the
city. coasting and sleighing on their .bobs. -
The largest crowd. perhaps gathered on
the old 18th street hill near Franklin pub
iio school First street bill IN the northeast.
which runs into Massachusetts, avenue, was
also popular but on all Of the hills and
declines IN and near the city were to be
found merry children with cheeks agiow
and engaged in coasting or tndulging In
impromDtu battles with snowballs. Deco
sionaiiy helated citizen. slowly vending
Evening star., 1902-02-01
FOR THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.
DR.. Mcmahon Succeeds ArchbishO
keane as Ffnancier.

DR.. Mcmahon Succeeds ArchbfshOp
keane as Financfer.
The Rev. DR.. Joseph H. Mcmahon. rector
of the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes. in
New York city, has been appointed success
sor to Archbishop Keane in the work of
raising $2O00,O30 as an endowment for the
Catholic University here.
The university is in need of more funds
for existing chairs. Archbishop Keane,
since returning from Rome, had obtained
pledges for about 81 900 eco, but his appoint
ment as archbishop of Dubuque compelled
him to give up the work
DR.. Mcmahon expects to raise the remain
ing $1,0OO00O without difficulty.
Evening star., 1902-02-01
SCHLEY AT NASHVILLE.
Rain Interfered Somewhat With the
Reception Program.

Reception Program.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, February 1.-The in
clement weather necessitated an abandon
ment Of the parade this morning in honor
of Admiral Schley, but the admiral and
Mrs. Schley were escorted to the capitol by
a detachment of confederate veterans, state
militia and knights Templar. The streets
along the route were crowded with people
and the greeting accorded Admiral Schley
was perhaps the warmest he has received.
1t Is estimated that ten thousand people
were at the south entrance Of the house of
representatives, where the formal welcom-
ing to the city was extended, andthe crush
on Capitol Hill was the greatest known.
The exercises at the state house were be-
gun shortly before noon, Governor McMil-
Ian welcoming the admiral to the state.
Evening star., 1902-02-01
NEW CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY.
1t VIII Be Built Here by the Paulist
Fathers,

Fathers.
ALTON. ILL.,, February 1.-The first news
Of a new Catholic university to be built and
established in Washington, D. c., at a cost
of $150,00O has been given out here by Rev.
Father Walter Elliott, rector Of the St.
Thomas College in Washington. 1t will be
the only college Of the kind in the United
States. The university is promoted and the
funds for its building will be obtained by
the members Of the Paulist Fathers COM
munity, numbering in the United States
forty-three.
The purpose Of the. university will be to
educate young priests already admitted to
the priesthood to do missionary work among
the non-Catholics of the United States and
insular missions in the Philippines and
Porto Rico.
Evening star., 1902-02-01
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Evening star., 1902-02-01
CASTRO STILL DEFIEs FRANCE
Will Not Allow M. Secrestat to Land
in Venezuela,

WlLMINSTAD, Island of Curacao, Feb
ruary lit is reported here that on the
French consul at Caracas further insisting
that NJ. Secrestat. jr, Of Bordeaux, be al
lowed to land at La Guira, according to the
agreement Of the Venezuelan government,
to make formal protest against the seizure
OF the estates of Gen. Matos, which were
leased to NJ. Secrestat by the revolutionary
leader, President Castro caused the consul
to be notified that he (the president) for
mally refused to allow the traveller to land,
Secrestat was an agent Of the revolution
lists.
Evening star., 1902-02-01
Prince Henry's Itinerary.

Representative Otey of Virginia today in
troduced in the House resolution provid-
ing that the itinerary of Prince Henry of
Russia shall extend through Virginia, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Ten.
nessee. This proposed route includes the
great Appalachian chain and the Chicka-
mauga Park. The resolution provides that
President Roosevelt shall duly consider this
proposed trip, as it is represented to cur
tail about twelve miles Of the already ar
ranged itinerary.
Evening star., 1902-02-01

The Postmaster Generals Secretary.
Francis H Whitney Of Milwaukee was
sworn in today as private secretary to Post
master General Payne. Mr.. Whitney has
been secretary to Mr.. Payne for the past
eleven years.
Evening star., 1902-02-01
Big CoaI Deal il or.

MONTGOMERY, w. Va. February lit
is rumored that the deal for all the coal
mines in the New River by the Pierpont
Morgan syndicate is off. The operators re-
fused to take half the price OF their hold
ings in stock.
Evening star., 1902-02-01
Some Accidents Reported.


L. P. West of 423 10th street northwest
participated in an exciting runaway about
s o'clock last night in 9th street. He was
in a sleigh with a lady and was near I
street when the horse became frightened
and ran furiously. The sleigh collded with
a street car at the F street crossing throw
ing the occupants in the snow. They were
more scared than hurt. The sleigh was
slightly damaged.
About o'clock Yesterday afternoon an
infuriated horse dragging a pair of shafts
ran over the wharf at the foot of 7th
street and pumped into the icy water
Capt. Harry Randall and members of the
crew of the steamer Randall rescued the
animal. The horse had broken loose from
sleigh on 7th street, after an exciting
run from 10th and D streets. Mr.. Howard
L. Wilkins and two friends had been
thrown from his Sleigh but had escaped in
jury. The sleigh was badly damaged
Appeal to the Charitable.
An appeal Is made to the charitably in
clined to help the poor of Georgetown The
increased demands upon the office of the
associated charities for that section has re-
suited in nearly depicting the funds Money,
clothing, fuel, groceries and like goods are
in demand, and to be used to the grea test
possible advantage should be delivered at
once; Articles can be left at the George
town branch of the office, corner of Pros
PoNt oFShuo anu o-u sueet' UT IL 100 Dulky
a postal card can be sent and the articles
will be called for.
Prof. B. T. Janney, the president of the
Associated Charities, in conversation with
Star reporter this morning, stated that
there are nearly 100 needy families helped
by the Georgetown branch, and sometimes
the number is increased, depending con-
siderably upon the weather. Very few do
nations are being received, he said, the most
substantial of any being a check for $25,
which was given today by a local business
man. He earnestly hopes that the people
will respond to the appeal, and not let the
bulk of the charity funds for Georgetown
be supplied from other sources.
The following additional contributions
are reported by the Associated Charities
to1a
Evening star., 1902-02-01
Look Out.

around the great lakes Is far below the
zero mark. Bismarck, N. D., is the coldest
place in the United States today, the ther-
mometer having reached twenty degrees be-
low zero and still going downward