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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
RoosEvELTs LETTER WRITER.
Officers on Trial In New York for Fail
ure Of Duty.

NEW YORK, December Capt. John w.
patrolmen Of the city police force were plac-
ed on trial today charged with failure Of
duty in not preventing Arthur B. Deming,
believed to be demented. from obtaining &C.
cess to President Roosevelt when the latter
was here last week to attend the Oracle
funeral.
Capt. Cottrell was In charge Of the police
arrangements at the church. while the 9TH
ers were specially assigned to see that no
unauthorized person entered the church
during the services.
Deming was today released on bond Of
$500 in the custody Of friends who said they
were willing and anxious to care for him.
Police Inspector Brooks at the trial, which
was held before a deputy police commits
sioner said that after the President had
been handed the letter by Deming and had
left the church and was about to enter the
carriage Mr.. Roosevelt had turned to Po-
lice Commissioner Greene and asked:
How is It possible for any one to hand
me an envelope?"
So saying, witness said. the President
handed the envelope to Commissioner
Greene. who, in turn, addressed the same
question to the witness. at the same time
handing the letter to Mr.. Loeb. Inspector
Brooks said that Mrs Roosevelt pointed out
Deming as the man who handed the enve-
lope to the President and Deming was
.thereupon arrested
inspector Brooks declared that neither the
appearance of Deming nor the fact that he
carried hand satchel would have excited
his suspicion in the least.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

the expulsion of Mr. Smoot CUtah). A.
usual. Mr. cullom Qn3 called up tho Cuban
reciprocity bill, bat as no ono manifested
a desire to address the Senate upon 1t, the
bill went over.
The Senate went into executive session at
1880
AT 40 the Senate adjourned.
Agreement on Cuban Bill.
The major part of the time Of today's ex-
ecutive session of the Senate was devoted
to discussion of the scope and character
of the agreement with reference to the time
of taking a vote upon the Cuban reciprocity
bill. Some of the senators on the demo-
cratic side objected when Senator Lodge
business which had been reported to the
Senate, and the objection brought out the
fact that a number construed the agree
ment to vote upon the Cuban bill and to
consider 1t each day until voted upon as
exclusive of all other business until that
bill should be disposed of.
Senator Bacon advanced that Idea and
was supported by some other senators, but
Senators Lodge. Allison, Hale, CullOm and
others antagonized this construction. con-
tending that the agreement could not have
the effect of shutting out routine business.
This construction prevailed in the end. and
the routine business was proceeded with.
The Senate in executive session confirmed
the nomination of John c. Pollock, Kansas,
district judge for the district of Kansas,
and a number Of postmasters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
BRIDGE CHARTER INVOLVED.
Secretary of War Calls on st. Louis
Company for Explanation.

The thirty days allowed the Merchants
Bridge Company Of St Louis by the Secre-
tary of War to show cause why it should
not forfeit its charter on account of al
legged violations of the terms of that fnstru-
ment expired today. The company, through
it's attorney submitted it's answer today,
within the prescribed limit. and it is now
for the Secretary of War to determine its
sufficiency.
1t is explained at the War Department
that the Merchants Bridge Company was
authorized to build a bridge across the
Mississippi river at st. Louis under certain
conditions. the chief of which was that 1t
should not enter into an agreement with
other bridge companies of that city in the
matter of transportation rates for railroads
and other carriers.
Recently formal charges were filed at the
department that the company had pooled
issues with the other bridge companies. in
direct violation of the terms of its charter,
and the company was given thirty days to
answer the charges. Although the answer
has not been made public, it Is understood
to be in substance a general denial Of the
charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
BRISTOW ARRAIGNED.
Victims of Post Office Investigation
Object to Report.

w. II. Landvoigt has declared that Mr..
Bristow offers no facts in his report as
reason for his allegations against him
Il 6ndvoigD and that what he does say is
not true.
1T is true continues Mr.. Landvoigt,
that L recommended the adoption of the
General Manifold Comranys paper for
registry books because it is incompatible
for registry work, time and labor saver,
and. according to the companys bid sub
mitted to me before such adoption. it was
fl ON 80 to 2o0 per cent cheaper than the
books formerly furnished by the Govern
pont Printing Office. besiGes being much
more strongly bound"
The paper, he says, was adopted months
before the employn ent of his son by the
General Manifold Company. Mr.. Morton.
he says, never made proposition to him
TO have the president of his company, or
any one else connected with it, employ his
Il cannot quite understand the principle
10y which he should force me to resign
because my son was employed at Franklin,
and yet BriStow should remain and draw a
good salary when he knows that his own
son, during the school vacation of 1902
drew 800 a year for sitting in the room Of
the assistant postmaster at Washington, d.
G, reading detective stories
Michael w. Louis. former superintendent
OF the division of post office supplies has
made the following statement concerning
the references to himself in the report:
MIR. Bristow has taken an unfair ad-
vantage, relying upon the immunity that
his position affords him. 1, however, chaI-
lenge him to make the statement contained
In the report over his own signature, and
nave the same published so that it will
give me opportunity to enter suit against
him for libel. so that the case can be
properly heard and witnesses examined
VIII in return for this guarantee not to ac-
cept any damages that a jury may award
me, but viii be satisfied to simply show
the baselessness of his statements"
Louis Kempner denies the truth of the
charges made by Mr.. Bristow against him.
self. and said he will issue detailed state
ment
The statement of Gen. Bristow that
manifold books We're lavishly used during
my adminLstrs tion," he said, cannot be
borne out by the records of the Office OF
the third assistant postmaster general and
furthermore, L have no means of verifying
the ngures in the report, as l have never
had anything to do with the purchasing or
paying for these books"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
INDIANA FOR ROOSEVELT
Senator Fairbanks Not Candidate for
Nomination.

Representative Overstreet returned to the
city today from a visit to Indiana In con-
versation with a Star reported this after
noon. discussing Indiana politics, Mr.. Over
street said:
In Indiana there Is absolutely no move
ment against the denomination of Mr.
Roosevelt. The last state convention prac-
ucally decided for his denomination. and
the sentiment in that respect has not
changed l think there is no doubt that the
delegates will be for him in the next ma
tional convention.
Senator Fairbanks has never been and
is not now a candidate for the presidential
nomination. He IS, of course. very popular
in Indiana, and his state would no doubt
gladly give him its support IL he desired
But under present conditions, and in view
OF his recent statement there is no prob
aDility or his making request for support
Tor the presidential nomination in 1901
Senator Hanna Is popular in Indiana
where he has very strong friendships
Those who know him recognize the sin
certify of his statements and do not consiti-
er him candidate in view of his recent
declaration.
The republicans of Indiana are not
alarmed in the least as to the carrying of
the state In the election of next fall The
only politics under considerat ton is the re-
organization Of the state central committee
which will occur in January There will
be no contest over the reelection of Chair
man Goodrich. The organization of the
state committee always affords opportunity
Tor the gathering of politicians and a party
love feast. l do not see any Indications NJ
a contest which will be disadyantageous TO
the party"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

barrels.
" waEAT al spot contract. ess<aeslH spet
Janasry, sTxas7%: Nay, 6sasSN; steamer No 3
red 76a76k; receipts. 7s,17D bushels exports, s2-
wv bushels; southern BY sample, 72aS6t4; DO. on
C0RN-Firm; spot, old. 4sha4sS; spot, new.
4Ih: December, 4sAa4Sss; year, 47ha47%; Janu-
airy, 46Ssa463s; steamer mixed, 44l,a44nS receipts,
81, f21 bushels; exports. III 42s bushels new south
ern white and yellow corn 3ea46s..
OATS-Firm; No. white, 4oi&a4I; No. mixed,
39aS9A; receipts, II Dos bushels.
RfE--Firm; No. 2 59absIs No 2 western Goa
COY; receipts, 1880 bushels.
HAY-Steady, unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Firm, more doing: steam TO
Liverpool, per bushel. I'D December; Cork for
ders, per quarter, 2s. Sd. December.
BUTTER-Unehanged
EGGS-Unchapged.
CHEESE Unchanged.
SUGAR-Unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
FINANCE AND TRADE
Big Buying Orders Send
Stocks Higher.
SOUTHERN IN DEMAND
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD AID
vANcEs AND CROSSES IFS.
Gains in St. Paul, Union Pacific, Louis
Vile and Nashville and
Wabash.
SOUTHERN IN DEMAND

Trading was fairly active at the opening
of the stock market today and the standard
stocks displayed an undercurrent of firm
ness. Some of the specialties were easier
in sympathy with break Of two points In
Republic Steel preferred and the directors
decision to postpone the declaration Of a
dividend. Otherwise changes were Of little
importance. The opening was irregular.
Orders for round amounts Of Louisville
and Southern Railway preferred forced
their prices rs to points higher, respect
lively. ST. Paul. Union Pacific, Wabash
preferred and Chicago and Alton rose large
fractions and the market generally ruled
firm
Simultaneous selling of Pennsylvania and
Amalgamated began when the advance was
in full swing and their relapse pulled the
market back slightly. Southern Railway
preferred reacted point and Pennsylvania,
New York Central, Sugar and Amalgamat-
ed sold " below yesterdays close. West
iiighouse Electric gained and Metropoli-
tan Street Railway l. while Kansas Cry
Southern preferred and Metropolitan Sc
curities declined 1.
There was another squirt In buying or
ders which pulled. the average Of prices
slightly over last night The gain reached
as much as point only in Wabash prefer
red. Canada Southern and Wheeling and
Lake Erie first preferred. Losses were
made by Sugar Locomotive preferred, 'ce
preferred and Realty preferred of poni,
General Electric and Rubber Goods prefer
RED IL and Texas and Pacific Land Trust
~. Bonds were irregular at noon.
ST. Paul ran up rapidly to across 140,
and there were also large takings of
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific. which
benefited them a point The strength of
these leaders impaired good tone to the
entire market, but the demand fell off
considerably before l o'clock. Delaware
and Hudson, Lake Erie and Western and
North American improved a point
Iir,cr ~ koly tAI
such little impression on values that bull
traders took hold of the market again
and bid up special stocks with conf
dence. Pennsylvania rose from 114B, its
low point, to above lis, and Wabash pre-
ferred touched 361a, a gain of IA. Scat
tered gains of a point or over were
scored by various minor stocks. including
Atchison preferred, Wheeling and Lake
Erie second preferred, Chicago Great
Western preferred A. Rock Island pre-
ferred, Western Union and Manhattan.
Active stocks became Quieter after get
ting up a fraction, but there was no
yielding of consequence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
AFTER THE CONVENTION.
Chicago Committee Will Establish
HEADQUARTERS Here.

Chicago expects to secure the republican
ma tional convention. Representative Mann
Of Illinois has engaged quarters at the
Arlington for a committee of fifty, repre-
senting the Hamilton Club of Chicago who
will come to Washington few days in adj
vance of the assembling of the national
committee December IL, to start the Chi
cago boom.
ST Louis will not. it is said, make a fight
for the convention, as the city will have
it's hands full in accommodating the visitors
to the exposition and in taking care of
some 200 small conventions of commercial
and other bodies to be held during the time
Of the exposition. The coming meeting of
the national committee will be devoted al
most entirely to naming the date and place
FOR holding the convention and settling the
usual financial arrangement therefor. 1t
is not expected that other subjects will be
handled at this meeting of the committee
Mr.. Perry s. Heath, secretary of the
committee, is on his way to Washington
to be present at the meeting. There is
considerable gossip in political circles con-
corning Mr.. Heath's connection with the
committee. 1t is currently reported that
President Roosevelt is of the opinion that
Mr.. Heath'S resignation from the COM
mittee would not be unacceptable. 1t is
also matter of giSSip among politicians
that Senator Hanna is opposed to Mr..
Heath's resignation at this time. while Mr..
Heath may be said to be practically under
fire. There are intimations of possible
conflict of opinion between the President
and Senator Hanna upon this subject. SEN
tor Hanna is not in the city at this time
and his views could not be ascertained
day Mr.. Heath was appointed to his pres
ent position by Chairman Hanna. The
Committee has no jurisdiction over his ten
ure of office. except in so far as members
express their individual objections. which.
in the aggregate, doubtless would have
weight in determining Mr.. Heath's course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01

railroad. and this car VIII be their head
quarters while In Butler.
DIR. Freuch wan authorised to expend
81 600. and q relief tuna has been started
for the purpose Of raising money for the
stricken families
BUTLER, Pa. December 1.-The typhoid
Fever epidemic shows no signs OF abate-
ment. One death and five new cases were
reported today. Thirty-four nurses arrived
from Pfttsburg, Philadelphia, Cleveland
and other cities ard have been assigned to
places of duty.
The offer Of the Pennsylvania and Balti-
mere and Ohio Railroad companies to
transport doctors, nurses and domestic help
to Butler free has been accepted by Mayor
Kennedy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
TO TAKE POSSESSION.
Battle Ship Squadron Sails for Guam
tanamo Naval Station.

Rear Admiral Barker. commanding the
battle ship squadron of the North Atlantic
feet has informed the Navy Department
that he will sail from New York today with
the Kearsarge, Alabama, Illinois ana
Ms ssachusetts for Guantanamo to take
part in the ceremonies attending the formal
establishment of a naval station at that
port by the United States. 1t was orig
inally intended that the vessels OF the
Caribbean squadron. commanded by Rear
Admiral Coghlan, should also participate
In the ceremonies incident to this transfer
of the territory, but that part of the pro
gram will be omitted because of the en-
ployment of those vessels in the waters or
Panama Rear Admiral Barker will take
possession of the territory in the name OF
the United States. 1t is not likely that
there will be any ceremonies beyond the
hosting Of the American flag and the fir
ing of a salute. At their conclusion the
battle ship squadron will proceed to Guile
bra Island, the rendezvous of the fleets
which are to participate in the winter naval
maleuVerS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Catholic University: Major and Mrs. Rob-
.rt l.. Howe. and Capt. Pershing. U. s. A.
CITY POSTMASTER.
Merritt Likely TO Be Reappointed to
the Position.

1t is now regarded as pretty certain that
Postmaster Merritt of the Washington post
Office will be renominated to succeed him
self The President has not taken the case
up for disposition and has had no confer
euces with Postmaster General Payne as
to filling tire office. but there is excellent
authority for the statement that unless
there are unexpected developments Mr..
Merritt will remain where he is for anoth-
rr term.
He-is known to stand well in the opinion
II the Post master General and 1t Is further
known that the President has no personal
reason for wauting change.
The much-talked-of probability that Mr.
Merritt might be involved in the post once
cases has proven to have had no founda-
don, and this will be favorable to ms
chances of holding the position for another
four years.
No fight for or against him so far has
been made al the White House, and al
though The friends who are supporting him
have been waiting an attack before taxing
up the fight the supposed opposition has
apparently vanished
The President and the Postmaster Gen
cral have been so busy with other post
offices throughout the country requiring i'm
mediate attention that they have given
no thought TO the case of MIR. Me rift
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
DEFICIT FOR NOVEMBER.
Internal Revenue Increases and Gus
toms Fall Off,

Internal Revenue Increases and Gus
toms Fall Off
The total receipts of the treasury during
the month of November were $44, 500. 594
and the expenditures $47, 45O.0 900. a deficit
of 81, 757 ,405. For the same month last
year the receipts were $43, 500 O01 and the
expenditures $43.OO7 600. slight surplus.
Customs receipts continue to show steady
decrease.
The receipts from that source the past
month have been SIS, 220.347 against $22.-
4S9, 2S6 for the same month last year. The
internal revenue receipts in November were
s21. 235.511 against $1s,s47.5SO. showing n
great increase.
For the five months of the present fiscal
year the total receipts have been $6o. OS9'-
$50, and the expenditures. $2S 17S,OlI, a
deficit Of So, 0SS. 1856 For the same period
year ago the receipts were 41,4S2, 149 and
the expenditures $227 49,, v69, leaving good
surplus.
There has been a decrease Of about $13.-
100000 in customs receipts this fiscal year
over the last, and an increase of about
So, 600 600 in the receipts of internal revenue:
Expenditures have been $1O,OOO.O00 greater
this fiscal year than for the same period
last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Troops for Moral influence.

A detachment of cavalry at Fort Wingate.
New Mexico, has been ordered to proceed
to the Zuni Pueblo Indian reservation in
Arizona in order to preserve order on that
reservation during dance and feast to be
given by the Zuni Indians there next Thurs
day. This action of the War Department
was taken at the instance of the Secretary
of the Interior, to whom representations
had been made that 1t was probable that
white men might attempt to smuggle whis-
ky into the reservation IN violation of law
and that trouble among the Indians might
result in consequence of the introduction
of contraband spirits. At any rate, 1t
was felt that the presence Of the troops
would exercise good moral influence on
the Indians during the festivities and
serve to prevent excesses of troublesome
character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
wARsHIPs TO BE PRESENT.
The Minneapolis Will Represent This
Country at New Orleans.

1t is announced at the Navy Department
that the triple screw cruiser Minneapolis,
flagship of Rear Admiral Wise. command
ing the Atlantic training squadron, now at
Newport News, will represent the United
States at the celebration of the centennial
anniversary of the Louisiana purchase to
be held at New Orleans from the 18th to
the Goth instant. Other vessels Of the At
lantic training squadron may also be Or
dered to participate in the celebration
The State Department has been informed
man-of-war Jurien de la Graviere to New
Orleans to attend the celebration and also
that Spain will be represented on that oc-
cason by one of it's warShipS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
SUIT TO RESTRAIN.
Temporary Injunction Against Consoh
dation Arizona Mines.

TRENTON. N. j.. December Proceed
fngs were instituted in the court OF chan
Gerry today to restrain the consolidation of
the Old Dominion Copper Mining and
Smelling Company Of Globe. Ariz.. and the
United Globe mines, also of Arizona. The
suit is brought by George E. Elliot Of Bos-
ton.
Elliot states that the plan was to in
crease the stock of the Old Dominican Com
pany from $5O00.O00 to $S,570O0O and to
give 100000 of stock and S350y00O in cash
in payment for the united plant 1t is
further alleged by Elliot that 50 600, 900
would be big price for the United Globe
mines property.
A temporary injunction was granted by
Chancellor Magic ard a rule to show cause
why the injunction should not be made per-
manent is returnable in Jersey City De-
cember H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
MO FURTHER DELAY.
Upton and McGregor's Trial to Be Re-
sumed Tomorrow.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BALTIMORE, Nd, December 1.-The
trial of Upton and McGregor. the alleged
postal fraud conspirators, will be resumed
in the United States district court tomor-
row at 10 o'clock. The postponement is due
to the fact that Attorney W. s. Bryan Of
counsel for the accused had to argue a
case before the court of appeals at Annap-
oils.
United States District Attorney Rose said
this morning that he did not anticipate any
further delay, and that the case would
probably be given to the jury early next
week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
EXCITEMENT IN COTTON.
Prices Advance About Thirty Points on
All Positions

NEW ORLEANS. December 1.-The bull
campaign of 10000 in cotton was in
augurated today when w. P. Brown bid
1.95 for 25O0O bales for March delivery
This bid was at an advance of % points
over the close of yesterday. Brown was a
heavy buyer and bidder in January and
May also.
The market opened wild and excited on
heavy Liverpool advances. Prices were i'm
mediately advanced from ID to 16 points,
and later were advanced about 80 points
on all positions, January advancing 81
points above the close of yesterday to 11.SO:
March. 81 points to 11.97, and May, 81
points to 1901. Spot was firm and a quar-
ter Of cent higher than yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
Result Of Competition.

The result Of the first competition for the
Washington Architectural Club travelling
scholarship was announced at meeting Of
the club Saturday evening at the Octagon.
The sketch was IAN Entrance to Palace"
First mention was awarded to Mr.. ]. Harry
BIohm; second mention. Mr.. Norman g.
worse: honorable mention, Mr.. Fred. ".
Murphy The judges Of the contest were
Messrs. Percy Ash, e. r. Champuly, C. r.
Huntington and Nathan Wyoth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
GALvAN COMING HERE.
To Confer With Judge Gray Over San
Domingo Claims.

NEW YORK, December 1.-Among the
passengers who arrived today on the
steamer Ponce from San Juan was M de
]. Galvan. San Dominican member of the
board of arbitration Of claims in San
Domingo.
Senior Galvan says he will stop in New
York two or three days and then go to
Washington to confer with his fellow men,
Der. Judge Gray.
Notwithstanding the surrender Of San
Domingo City and the flight of President
Wos Gil, Mr. Galvan said he would go on
with the work of his commission just the
same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-01
RELIEF FOR FEVER VICTIMS.
Trained Nurses Sent to Butler and
Fund Started.

4 PHILADELPHIA. December IA meet
ing Of the citizens permanent relief COM
mittee was held in the mayors Office to-
day to consider the situation at Butler, Pa.
where typhoid fever epidemic is raging.
Twenty-Five trained nurses from the va
rious hospitals In this city volunteered their
services. and will leave for Butler tonight.
in charge of DR.. Henry s. French.
They will travel In q special car rendered
by President Cassatt OF the Pennsylvanta