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Sugar Clause in Our Treaty
With Cuba.
THE CABINET TO MEET
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAKES
STRONG PROTEST.
Ambassador Herbert Reported to Have
Made Objection to the Gov
ernment Here.

LONDON, January 24-The reciprocity
treaty between Cuba ana the United States
threatens to raise one of the most serious
differences of opinion between Great Brit
ain and the United States that has occurred
for years So much Importance is attached
to the ma tier that meeting of the cabinet
is being specially summoned to see what
action can be taken. There is, Of course
no alarmist feeling as to any possible
Straining of diplomatic relations, but Great
Britains entire commercial policy is be-
leved to be vitally concerned. The mat
ter came to a head through the deputation
from the chamber of commerce of the
united kingdom which waited upon Foreign
Secretary Lansdowne yesterday. 1t in
cluded several members of parliament and
represented the most powerful business in
terests from all the British industrial CEN
tiers.
Replying to the delegates argument that
all the advantages which the government
had gained by securing the abolition of the
sugar sbounties would be sacrificed If the
Cuban reciprocity treaty became operative,
Lord Lansdowne said he thoroughly real
lied the gravity of the situation and pro-
ceeded to read dispatches showing that Am
ba assador Herbert had forcefuy repre-
sented the British objections to the treaty,
pointing out that it was to all intents and
purposes a discrimination against all the
British possessions in the West Indies.
Secretary Hays Reply.
Secretary Hays reply maintained that the
United States was doing no more than it
had the right to do and intimated that it
had no intention of modifying the Cuban
treaty.
Lord Lansdowne added that all the in
formation available pointed to the fact
that the treaty would pass, but he an
nornced that the cabinet would consider II
any thing further could be done.
The delegates said they understood that
the treaty contains secret clause stipu-
lating that no further measures of reci-
procity shall be undertaken by the United
States toward the British West Indies.
If such was the case it was suggested to
Lcrd Lansdowne that Great Britain would
only be within her rights in retaliating
with an increased duty on grain. The
foreign secretary gave no intimation on
this point. which apparently was only
suggested In the hope that some Of the
ne mbers of the cabinet who are reported
to be strongly in favor of a more protec
Zionist policy might use 1t as a handle
to forward their views.
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THE ANACosTIA FLATS.
Memorial for Their Reclamation Pre-
sented to Mr.. Babcock.

The East Washington Citizens Associa-
ton has submitted memorial to Chairman
Ba bcock of the House District committee
relative to the reclamation of the flats of
the Anacostia river.
The memorial states that the association
has been earnestly advocating the reclama-
ton of these fats for the past ten years.
1t urges an immediate appropriation to carry
on this work. and suggests an amend
ment to the District of Columbia appropria-
ton bill providing not less than $50, for
this project. An appeal Is also made to the
District Commissioners to favor this project.
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INDIANoLA POST OFFICE,
The Crumpacker Resolution Ordered to
Be Favorably Reported.

The Crumpacker resolution calling On the
Postmaster General for the correspondence
regarding the Indianola, Mss, post Office
trouble was ordered favorably reported to
the full committee on post offices and post
roads Of the House this morning by the
subcowmittee to which it was referred.
An amendment was made In the resolution
by striking out the last provision requiring
reasons why the resignatio Of Minnie Cox
had not been accepteu and, new postmas-
ter appointed.
The subcommittee consisted Of Represen-
tatives Loud. Bromwell, Smith OF Illinois.
Swanson and Griggs.
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OFF FOR THE PHILIPPINES.
Marine Battalion, Organized Here, De
parted This Afternoon.

The Marine Rattaliea of IS officers and
300 enlisted men. wv Nch was organized in
this city for service in the Philippines. left
Francisco. whence they will saii on the
army transport leaving February I for
Manila.
lows: Major George Barnett. commanding;
ing quartermaster: Passed Assistant Sur
geon F. L. Benton. u. 8. navy. surgeon.
and ouartermaster Sergeant B. l. Hon.
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New workhouse Location.

Chairman Babcoek of the House District
committee has received a communication
from ]. w. Babson. indorsed by another
from Thopas w. Smith. asking the favor
able action Of the House committee on
Senator Gallinger's resolution regarding
the location of the proposed new work
house. A protest is made that the institu-
tion. should not be allowed to block the
extension Of Massachusetts avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-24
SUNDAY SESSIONS.
House to Meet to Hear Eulogies on
Deceased Members

Special preparations have been made for
the Sunday sessions of the House, to be
held during the remainder Of the session
Tomorrow eulogies will be delivered on
former Representatives Russell of Connec-
ticut, Sheppard and DeGraffenreid Of
Texas The list of speakers is a large
one, and the exercises will undoubtedly
be largely attended by both members of
the House and the public.
The session will begin as usual at noon
and the House will be In regular session
during the exercises.
No ticket to galleries will be required.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-24
ON AoUEDUcT BRIDGE.
House Bill Providing for a Single
Track Passed by the Senate.

The Senate today passed House bill 1O522
to provide for laying a single electric street
railway track across the Aqueduct bridge.
The bill was passed by the Senate ex-
actly as 1t passed the House, SO that 1t
will not be sent to conference and Will at
once go to the President for his sigma
tura.
shall build such an addition to the bridge
as will allow the installation of q sinsie-
track electric railway. over which the cars
OF any electric street railway reaching the
Aqueduct bridge on the Virginia side OF
the Potomac may cross into the District
OF Columbia.
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TO AMEND DISTRICT BILL.
Proposed Changes Announced by sena-
tor Gallinger,

tor Gallinger.
In the Senate today Mr.. Gallinger gave
notice of three amendments to the Dis
trict bill as follows:
For completing and widening Sherman
avenue from Florida avenue north, $4,000.
For the extension of Euclid place through
lot A Of University Park subdivision and
lots IA and 15 OF Hall & Elvan's subdi-
vision of Meridian Hill, with a width of
fifty feet.
Providing a chief clerk of the street
sweeping Office at 81 800 year.
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superintendent McCullagh Heard.

Superintendent McCullagh Heard.
John F. McCullagh, state superintendent
of elections in New York, was the next wit
ness. He testified that the first time he
met Mr.. Lessler was in Washington after
the latter's election.
He had read a deposition Of Henry D.
Hertz, an architect of New York, who de-
posed that he was not interested in politics,
but was a believer in the Holland boat. In
a conversation with Mr.. Rice, the president
of the Holland boat company, for whom
Mr.. Hertz was building house, and who
knew Of his friendship for Mr.. McCulla gh,
Mr.. Rice suggested tnat Hertz see McCul-
lagh to have the latter see Lessler, who
was opposed to the construction of the
boats. He acquiesced. Mr. HertZ's deposi-
tion said that he had interest in the
company and never had.
Mr.. McCullagh then proceeded to describe
his meeting with Mr.. Lessler in Washing
ton. At that meeting. which occurred in
Mr.. Lessler's room in his hotel, Mr. McCul-
lagh testified, Mr.. Lessler had spoken Of
his Gesslers) debt of gratitude to him
(McCullagh) for his election. Mr.. McCul-
lagh testified that he protested that he had
done nothing except perform his duty Mr.
McCulagh then told Mr.. Lessler of his err
rand. He told him he came from friend
who had no interest in the Holland boat to
ask him to vote for the appropriation. Mr..
Lessler, he testified, replied that he could
not support the proposition. He said he
was mo id fool; that he was not born
yesterday"
Did Not Trust Committee.
HE told me-" witness said, that there
was not a man on the committee he would
trust except one. l do not remember the
name Of the member, although he mentioned d
tt
I'VE are glad You don't" cried several of
the members in chorus, and there was a
general laugh around the room
Proceeding, Mr.. McCullagh testified that
Mr.. Lessler went on to say that he was
satisfied there was lobby here in the in
terest of the boats.
Contradicts Lessler.
Mr.. McCullagh then denied specifically
Mr.. Lessler's statement that he said he
came to Washington on behalf of men who
could defeat him Uessler) for election and
that Lessler had replied to his request that
he would see him CMcCullagh) in h
first"
Mr.. McCullagh, replying to questions by
members Of the committee. said he had not
in any way intimated to Mr. Lessler that
his acts would in any way effect his cleo
ton.
He said he paid no attention to the presx
ence of Mr.. Lessler's secretary in the room
at the hotel and did not have any pur-
pose in speaking in an undertone
IT paid my way from New York to Wash
ington," he said. and he added that his
visit to Mr. Lessler was purely a question
of friendship for friend Of twenty y-five
wars
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tell what he knew and he added: You
might as well have pulled gun and said
hands up"
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There is much in merit,
but of two stores of equal
merit the one that does the
best advertising will do the
most business.
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Doblin Cross-Examined.

Attorney Delaney Nicoll cross-examned
Mr.. Doblin, carrying him over his -testi-
mony. and with particular reference to the
conversation he testified to as having oc-
Cured with Mr.. Quigg.
Mr.. Nicon directed inquiries to the witness
as to whether he knew he was doing an
unlawful act in submitting the proposition
to Mr.. Lessler which he testified he did.
Mr.. Doblin replied that he had not read
the law on the subject, and in answer to
whether he thought he was doing friend
ly act ne said he only wanted one friend to
help another.
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The President Cutting Trees.

Continued on second Pagc.)
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The Financier says: 'The most surpris-
ing feature of the financial statement of
the New York associated banks last week
was the almost unprecedentedly small
change of only 5000 in the cash reserve
there being a loss of this amount. This
seems quite inexplicable when the fact is
considered that the traceable movements
Of money during the week show an esti-
mated loss of 1884. 900 of cash. On the in
ter-bank movement alone the loss was S.
1S5.OOo, and this included the transfer
through the subtreasury of $4,000 to Bal
timore and of sl.275OOo to New Orleans. 1t
is possible that the average system may
partly account for the difference between
the estimated and the actual loss
of cash, the movement to Baltimore
through the treasury directly from the
banks having been heaviest early in the
week, but that to New Orleans was con-
tinuous, each day recording transfers to
that point. Large receipts by two OF the
banks aided in cffsetting losses by the 9TH
er institutions. The required reserve was
reduced $514, 200 through the decrease of S.
056, 500 in deposits. and deducting from this
sum the loss of $1,000 cash, leaves S511 200 as
the increase of surplus reserve to $l7,944, 49,
Calculated on the basis of deposits less
those of $37 200, 400 of public funds, the sur
plus is $27, $50. 1t may be noted that the
statement fails to balance by sSs7.S0O: The
total resulting from the decrease of 81, 1885,
500 in loans and the loss of 5000 cash call
ing for 81, les, 500. less deposits, whereas the
decrease in this item was $2056.S00 The
surplus reserve of 81 ,944. 45o compares with
ST. 9S1, AS in the corresponding week a year
ago. 1t should be stated, however, that
the surplus was augmented In that week
of 1902 through the disbursement by the
secretary of the treasury of about $780,
600 for bonds which he had purchased with
the object of relieving the monetary situa-
ton. The total reserve was thereby in
creased ST., 063, 100 and the surplus reserve
by $12,173,225, compared with the previous
week. Among the minor changes shown by
last weeks bank statement was an increase
of $139, 400 in circulation. Loans exceeded
deposits by 81, 1884, 400. an increase of $780,
800, compared with the previous week; the
excess is the largest reported since July i.
The public deposits show decrease of $751;
5OO The daily average of clearings last
week was $780, 600 against 100000 in
the previous week and the clearings on
Saturday, rejecting the business of Fri
day, were s166, 215, l37, or s2S000.o00 below the
dailv average"
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bank. brought about BY the withdrawal OF

bank. Brought about by the withdrawal or
deposits by small country hanks. which
had been secured by the rate of interest
allowed on deposit accounts.
The routine events OF the week have been
favorable The export demand for grain
has been liberal, and the movement of cot
ton TO market has been much freer. Heavy
currency shipments to the South have re-
suited, but the movement to the West
seems TO be restricted still. with the ulti-
mate demand from that region problemat-
teal Railroad officials claim undiminished
volume of traffic and complain of car short
age and freight congestion. But expert
opinion holds that the present freight
movement, and that for several months to
come represents business aready done, and
estimates a probable falling off in the
spring and a coming reaction. For that
reason the present car shortage is not ex-
pected TO lead TO demand for new equip
ment. Authorities in the iron and steel
trade see no improvement there. No con-
siderable influence was produced by the
late weakness in Amalgamated Copper,
growing out of decisions to cut down the
properties affected, pending decision of
the litigation on appeal
The breadth and activity of the bond
market have been pointed out. United
States twos advanced a, and the threes
and the old and new fours Il per cent. over
the closing call of last week.
Following are Saturdays share sales and
the recorded price changes:
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PRIVATE WIRE ADvICES.

Meyer & Kiser. Indianapolis.I

meyer & Kiser. Indianapolisl
NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-Trading in the
stock market to-day was more or less per-
functory and no incident of special moment
developed. The general tone was fairly
good, particularly after the publication of
the bank statement, but there was lack
of activity and traders seemed disposed to
hold aloof, temporarily at least The fluc-
tuations were in the main narrow, although
Amalgamted Copper sold down in the early
trading. The initial transactions were
rather lower, rejecting perhaps the de-
cline In American stocks In London. IT
seemed to be the general opinion that the
break in Americans in London and the gen
eral unsettlement of that market were due
to an exaggerated belief in the immnence
of war in the far East. The uncertainty
concerning the bank statement retarded
trading and the predictions concerning it
were generally pessimistic. The bank state
ment. however, proved to be agreeably dis
appointing, inasmuch as the predictions
of heavy losses of cash were not realized.
Instead of a loss of 100000 in cash, there
was an actual loss of exactly s300. 000 Sur
plus increased more than half million dol
lars and loans decreased S1,166,00o. The
market. developed strength after the publ
cation of the bank statement, but there was
no pronounced increase in activity. The
tone at the close, however, was good
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[AIbert r. Thompson & Co.. IndianapoIs.l
NEW YORK. Oct. 2i-To-days stock
market was absolutely featureless. with
trading reduced to a very low ebb. Fluc-
tuations were trivial and of no significance
The bank statement, which was much bet
ter than expected, created little activity
and prices advanced small fractions. but
the figures OF the bank statement were so
glaringly out of line with the known move
.nents of money that IL ceased 10 be an in
luence. with the result that prices sold of
again to practically the lowest point of the
day. There was no new developments TO In
iuence the market either way. trading being
Of an evening up character and altogether
professional.
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Personality of the Prophet OF zion.

l. X. Friedman, In Everybody's Magazine
Those who have approached John Alex
ander Dowie I'm anything but a pretudiced
and antipathetic spirit bear testimony 20 his
remarkable personal magnetism-the ex-
traordinary gift he has of impressing his
individuality on all who come in contact
with it. His appearance. despite his short
ness Of frame. his tendency 10 fatness. his
BOW legs and his badness. Is rather at
tractive. He really wears the aspect OF
benevolence and looks the patriarch. To-
day he Is ffty-six years old: his shoulders
are straight and ample. his eyes are bright
and piercing. his beard white and flowing.
OF his appearance he is extremely vain.
showing that he Is just as human those
who would cure by methods less divine,
and he keeps the Official photographer OF
Zion busy by his constant posing-now IN
this position. now In that-before the un-
firing eye of the camera. IL may be = mat
ter OF business entfrely-you viii see how
both OF his eyes are open for bargains: and
he may be counting on inspiring confidence
in those whom his voice cannot reach. albeit
the photograph and telephone carry his
prayers from Zion City TO the ends OF
America and the earth.
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Market Has stood Strain Well.


IPorterfleld & Co., Indianapolis.l
NEW YORK. Oct. A-There was no
strong trading in to-day's market to call
any particular stock feature. London
started some lower and there was more
war talk abroad. The fiasco in Copper
spent its force yesterday and that stock
moved with the market, with evidence of
support around 50. The bank statement
was about neutral. probably somewhat bet
ter than the money movement led the
street to expect, but it fell fat and outside
of some covering there was no demonstra-
ton. The ma 1ority OF the list closed a lit
tie better than the opening. especially the
grain carrying properties. Reviewing the
situation, taking In consideration the many
bad features of the week. such as two Bal
tinnore trust failures, two Pennsylvania
banks closing their doors. a car wheel
manufacturing concern going to- the wall
and the Acme agricultural concern i'm dis
trees. the market surely has stood up won
cerfully through the combination.
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SAFE DEPOSITS.


l. h. Friedman. I'm November Everybodys
One night I'm Melbourne there swept over
his consciousness like an inspirtion the full
force OF the sixteenth chapter OF 81. Marx:
He that believeth and IS baptised shall be
saved In my name shall they cast
out devils. They shall lay hands on
the sick. and they shall recover" His mag
nation was fired with the idea that he was
the prophet fOretold by Malachi, and on
this inspiration he founded what Is sup
positiously new In his creed and built the
foundation OF his really immense fortune.
He laid hands on his wife's head. prayed
and cured her of headache. and then. as
wit will have IL. he proceeded 10 lay hands
on everybody and everything else. Those
who know Dowie say that from early life
he had visions and that lie manifested
all those symptoms which the alienist
would put under the general head OF re
ligious hysteria:" If this be so. IL would
offer plea for his sincerity. His wife and
others cured. and the legfons OF the faith
fnl increasing by virtue OF these proofs of
miraculous powers Dowie at once started TO
form the Divine Healing Association, which
developed later on into the larger organiza-
ton OF the international Divine Healing
Association. with Dowie for its president.
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24-The cruiser
Dixie left League island to-day under rush
orders from the Navy Department with
Commander W. B. Wadshams in charge.
Eighty-five picked men in commend OF
Captain Lyman are among the 400 marines
aboard the cruiser.
Admiral Sgsbee received imperative or
ders from Washington to prepare the Dixie
for sea. IL was stated that the vessel
would proceed to Guantanamo Cuba, where
she will remain during the winter for
emergency calls.
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MONETAR y.
Rates on Loans and Exchange-Clear-
ings and BaIances.

INDIANAPOLIS PAPER. GAG
per cent: time loans. sac per cent. Clear
ings, $751; balances. s76.536.2n
NEW YORK.-Call money nominal. no
loans. Time money steady: % DAYS pcr
cent; 20 Gays and months. 4isG5 per
cent. Prime mercantile paper. 5laff5Z Der
cent Sterling exchange steady: actual
business in bankers bills. s. IS. 71sfa So 75 for
rates. A3 ana slS6is; commercial bills.
$.S2y..
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observation-disclosures on London, 20m 4pf
for checks. Discount rates: Short bills, 3
per cent; three months bills, 32s per cent
PARIS.-Three per cent. rentes. 91f 171zc
for the account. Exchange on London, 25f
14c for checks.
LONDON.-Money. 1t242lk per cent; dis
counts, 3H and 31313& per cent Consols,
ST.
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Application has been made to the Stock
Exchange to list $l33.o00ooo sinking fund
per cent. bonds OF the United States Steel
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NEW YoRK.-Bar silver. so7se: Mexi.
can dollars. 46a4c.
LOSDoN.-Silver bars. 2Sikd an ounce.
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wASHINGTON.-Sa statement of
of the treasury balances In the general
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fund, exclusive of the s15o,Ooo0oo gold re-
serve in the division of redemption. shows:
Available cash balance. .s225. 17s. 7O5
Gold .........................1 02, So. 215
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WEEKLY BANK STATEMENT.


NEW YORK, Oct. 24.-The statement of
averages of the clearing house banks of
this city for the week show:
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Corporation. These are a portion CT the
s25O.0Oo0O0 authorized for conversion pur-
noses
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~, Ifts IVI
102,SS7.215