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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
SALOONS AS POOL ROOMS.
Chicago Has $4,000 Where Bets on
Races Are Made.

CHICAGO, January 22.-That gambling
on an extensive scale is carried on in Chi
cago was admitted by James O'Leary, who
was a witness in the case of Pedro Mar
tinez, a Cuban planter, who was induced,
1t was alleged, to bet $500 on horse with
one of O'Leary's agents. The horse lost.
O'Leary. in his testimony, said he had
agents all over the city. One man Is re-
sponsible for the hotels, another for certain
clubs. The whole city Is covered in this
way. These agents appoint su5agents, but
he dealt only with the one main agent, re-
ceiving his reports and hol ling him ac-
counta BILE.
1t is estimated that there are more than
l4,OOO saloons in the city where bets are
taken on the races.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
COAL TRANSPORTATION.
Congressional Committee Going to
Boston for an Investigation.

The subcommittee consisting Of Represen-
tatives Littlefield (Me.), Minor CWis.),
Green tMass), Davis CFla.) and McDermott
On. j. appointed by Chairman Grosvenor
of the House committee on merchant ma
rine and fisheries met today and perfected
plans for the investigation of the subject
OF coal transportation authorized by the
House. The subcommittee will visit Bos-
ton and begin its sessions at the committee
rooms of the chamber Of commerce Janu-
ary rs at 9:3O am. Sessions will be held
forenoons, afternoons and evenings, If nee
essary. The committee will hear all per-
sons who can furnish relevant information
on the subject of the inquiry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22

sented Editor Peek of the Cody Enterprise
and George T. Beck of Cody, Wyo, who
want the President to go there, giving him
every assurance that he will have no
trouble in securing many shots at grizzly
fighters. Cody is near Yellowstone Park,
which is declared to be full Of bears The
President says that the picture put before
him looked mighty alluring at long dis
tance. but he would consider the invitation
and make an answer later.
Finest Piano in the Country.
Guests attending the reception tonight at
the White House in honor of the judiciary
will have an opportunity, Of seeing for the
first time the new gold piano that has
been installed in the east room. This in
strument was built especially for the
White House, and is, declared by those
who have seen 1t to be the finest instru-
ment in the country Its exact value is not
Known, experts placing the probable cost
to duplicate it at all the way from 5000
to $15,OO0 1t was donated to the govern
ment by the firm of New York manufac-
turers which has for many years kept one
Of their best instruments in the White
House for the use of the Presidents fam
lily.
When the old furniture was taken out
previous to the remodelinS of the building
Col Bingham, superintendent of p1blic
buildings and grounds, happened to men
ton to the piano firms representative here
that new instrument would be needed at
the White House. I'VE are just going to
make our hundred thousandth piano. said
the latter, land we'll make it for the
White House. lt'll be the finest instrument
ever put up"
The great yellow concert grand that
stands in the northeast corner of the east
room is the result Of this promise. From
the tips of the pianos three feet to the top
OF its polished cover 1t is overlaid with gold
leaf The shields of the thirteen original
states are painted at intervals upon the
s,aes OF the box, and the legs are in the
shape of eagles with outstretched winps
the pinion tips upholding the case and the
BIRDS feet resting on the fisor The finest
works that could be made by the old firm
We're placed within the golden framework,
and critical indeed will be the srtists at
MRS. Roosevelts musicals who can find
!ault with the tone or touch of the great
fountain of melody. A magnificent yellow
sllken cover completes the handsome outfit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
MEMENTo OF DEwEY,s VICTORY.
The Isla de Luzon Has Arrived at
Culebra.

The 1sla de Luzon arrived safely at Gu
Zebra yesterday from her long voyage from
Manila, her last previous stop having been
st. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands. She will
continue her voyage northward to Pensa-
cola, and will be temporarily attached to
that naval station. The Isla de Luzon is
one Of the Spanish gunboats captured by
Admiral Dewey in the memorable battle of
Manila bay. She is a comparatively mod
ern warship, having a steel hull and being
provided with twin screws. She has a dis
placement of 1O30 tons, and carries six
guns in her main battery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
PROBABLY WORK OF ROBBERS
Suspicion Regarding Fatal Accident o.
the Frisco Road.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. January 22.-The
st. Louis and San Francisco north-bound
express which left Memphis, Tenn, at
9:15 am. yesterday, was wrecked near
South Greenfield, Mo-, early today.
Fred Fisher, the engineer was killed and
Fireman Ed. Gilbert seriously injured
Several passengers were slightly hurt. A
switch had been turned to indicate a clear
track, possibly by would-be robbers and
the passengers crashed into freight on
siding. The engine rolled down a steep
emba nkment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
CAUGHT IN MINE cAvE-1N.
Joseph Petross and Two Sons Killed
Another Fatally Hurt.

SHAMOKIN, Pa, January 22.-A cavern
occurred in mine breach at Natalie, Pa,
last night, killing Joseph Petross and his
sons John, aged eleven years, and Joseph,
aged nine years. and fatally injuring the
eldest son, Michael. aged thirteen years.
Petross and his three sons left home early
last night to procure coal and had been at
work some time before the top of the
breach, without an instant's warning, col
lapsed and caught them like rats in
trap. The mine inspector Is investigating
the accident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
BERLIN IN THE DARK
Officials Do Not Know Reason
for Bombardment.
DID NOT SEND ORDERS
LONDON APPREHENSIvE OF THE
EFFECT OF THE FIRING.
Press Reports Confirmed by a Gable
Message From Mr.. Russell
at Caracas.
DID NOT SEND ORDERS

BERLIN, January 22.-Neither the for
eign office here nor the navy department
has received reports Of the lombard dments of
Fort San Carlos. At both places it was de-
clared that orders were given to bonn
bard the fort. The naval officials admit
they knew the Vineta was proceeding to
Maracaibo, but they did not expect a bonn
bardment.
The foreign office regrets extremely that
1t is unable to publish a report on the sub
ject due to the fact that 1t is wholly with
out information, through defective means
of communication by way Of Curacao. and
owing to the German consul at Maracaibo
being cut off from reporting by cable to the
authorities at Berlin. The officials admit
that the incident is likely to renew anti
German agitation in the United States, and
say they recognize the disadvantage Ger
many is placed in through the impossib1lity
Of getting prompt reports from Venezuela
The foreign Office does not even know Wnat
was the purpose of the Panther in Its first
action against Fort San Carlos.
Interviews With Bowen.
The German government has received
communication from its charge d'affaires at
Washington saying that Minister Bowen
has seen the representatives Of the allies
separately The foreign Office admits that
the subject discussed was the raising OF the
blockade, but the officials here decline to
make any further statement
Apprehensive in London.
LONDON, January 22.-The British gov
ernment is entirely in the dark regarding
the reasons for the aggressive action OF the
German naval authorities in again bonn
harding Fort San Carlos, at the entrance
of Lake Maracaibo, yesterday. The Foreign
office officials here are apprehensive of the
effect of the bomba rdment. They say that
no decision has yet been reached on the
question of the suspension of the blocNade
1t was hoped that matters would have pro-
gressed further before now, but this was
Bowen would reach Washington earlier
than he did.
May Delay Settlement.
Diplomatic circles are much aroused by
the news of the bombardment, but the Off
cials OF the various embassies seem equally
as ignorant as the foreign Office regarding
it's cause The belief prevails that the step
taken by the German commander will Sc
riously delay the settlement Of the ques-
tions in dispute. There are many indica-
tons that the blockade will not be raised
fo' the present, and that the negotiations
at Washington will proceed with perhaps 4
modified form of blockade or some similar
arrangement as the preliminary basis.
The only press comment on the second
bombardment appears in the s.. James Ga
zette. which repudiates the aggressivcness
of the Germans and says 1t trusts "the
Americans will understand tha. the Ger
man proceedings are as little approred by
the British nation as by themselves
PRESS REpoRTs cONErpMTD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
TIE UNION STATION RILL.
Reassembling Of the Conferees This
Afternoon.

Ihe conferees on the union station bill
did not meet today until 3 o'clock on ac-
count OF the time Of Representatives Mudd
and Meyer being taken up earlier in the
afternoon by the committee on naval af
fairs. At o'clock the eonferees, consist
ing OF Senators Gallinger.' Dillingham; and
Martin and Representatives Babcock, Mudd
and Meyer, met in the room OF the Senate
committee on the District Of Columbia and
entered upon an analysis of the bill for a
union station as passed by the House, in
view or representations that have been
made by the PENNSYLVANIA and the RaIti-
more and Ohio Railroad companies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
Internal Revenue Receipts.

The detailed figures of the collection Of
internal revenue for the month Of Decem-
Der, 1902. show that the total receipts were
500. 743. $50. against s22,s12915 for Decem-
Der. 1901. The receipts from the different
sources were as follows: Spirits. s12. .s36, 145
an increase over December. 1901, Of S., ,s15,-
1ss: tobacco. secs, $685. decrease $674, $40;
fermented liquors, IS, ,23S 1904, decrease 81
5O1 $50: oleomargarine. $S7. AGO. decrease
$1o5. .62S; adulterated butter, S18, 10; miscel-
laneous, $941. .550, decrease 81, ,0SS, 731.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
BASE BALL PEACE RATIFIED.
Unanimous Action at the Cincinnati
Conference

Onau1mOuS ACIlOu Ut LuS S1uC1uu6C1
Conference.
CINCINNATI, January 22-After ratHy-
ing unanimously the peace agreement at q
o'clock this morning the National Base
Ball League today continued its adjourned
annual session. There was considerable
business left over from the session in New
York last month.
President Pulliam was today directed to
appoint before February 1 a schedule COM
mittee of three to confer with a like conf
mittee from the American League and re-
port within three weeks after their ap-
pointment
1t Is believed that the old schedule COM
mittee, consisting Of Dreyfuss, Ebbetts and
Hart will be continued, and that the Her
mann schedule will likely be adopted. The
arrangement for interchange of games be-
tween the National and American teams
provides for entirely new schedules from
those already made for this year. There
are to be no conflicting dates from April 15
to October 10.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22

ance. but that their citizens who have sur
fered as a result of the Venezuelan revo-
lutionary movements and other causes
will, when it comes to settlement OF their
claims, be placed upon an equality with
claimants from England, Germany and
Italy.
France particularly is heavy creditor OF
Venezuela and she has already had aSSur-
ances which are entirely satisfactory to
her representatives that her interests will
not suffer from her attitude. All this means,
of course, that when it comes to financial
settlement no one nation will have an ad-
vantage over any other, but that the Vene-
zuelan indemnity will be apportioned out
very much as the Chinese indemnity fund is
being distributed on an exact basis of dam
age sustained and without regard to nation
ality. Under this reckoning the few United
States claimants will not be barred from
collecting their claims.
Venezuela Must Yield.
AS to what may happen if the allies an
swers are unfavorable to Mr.. Bowen's
proposition to lift the blockade at once, 1t
is not possible to predict. But Venezuela
being weak, must submit, looking to public
sentiment not only in the United States, but
in England and in Germany we'll, to pre-
vent oppressive treatment at the hands OF
does not come with ironclad instructions
upon any point. but fully expects to make
reasonable concessions. He will seek to
effect a settlement speedily as possible
making the best terms he can Tor the gov
ernment he represents. but yielding When
such course is necessary to avoid 1allure
of his mission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
To Mark Confederate Graves.

The Senate committee on military affairs
today ordered favorable report on the bill
introduced by Senator Foraker appropriate
ing money from the national treasury for
the erection Of headstones to mark the
graves of confederate soldiers buried in the
north. The amount to be used for this pur-
pose was placed at 100000 at the sugges-
tion of Secretary Root
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
COMMITTEE ACTED ADVERSELY.
Consideration Of Senator Bailey's Port
Arthur Bill,

The Senate committee on commerce today
authorized an adverse report on the bill
creating a port Of entry at Port Arthur.
Tex, but took no action on the bill locating
the port at Sabine Pass, which has been
Port Arthurs chief rival for the coveted
distinction. The Port Arthur bill Is cham
pioned by Senator Bailey, who has for the
past few days, when in the Senate refused
to allow any bills to go through by unani-
nous consent because of the failure Of the
committee to act upon this measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
QUARANTINE AGAINST FRISCO.
Ports of Ecuador Take Steps to Keep
Out Plague.

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, January o.
1t has been decided to close all ports OF
this republic to steamers from San Fran
cisco, owing to the fear of the Importation
of bubonic plague. Vessels which left San
Francisco January 20 or after that date
will not be admitted.
The board of health Of Guayaquil, Janu-
ary 1S. issued an order to close the port to
steamers from Panama or Mexican ports,
but the order was reconsidered the follow
ing day and it was decided to close the port
only to steamers from plague-infected
Mexican ports.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
Land for Engraving Bureau.

A supplemental estimate Of 81, 900 to pur-
chase additional land for the erection Of the
proposed additional building for the bureau
Of engraving and printing has been trans
mitted to the House by Secretary Shaw
An estimate for an appropriation Of $500. 600
for this building was transmitted to the
House January Z.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
"scHooLBoY" PUGILIsT DEAD.
Effect Of a Blow Received in a Fisti
Encounter.

SCITuATE. r. l.. January 22.-Eugene
Mccarthy, the 'schoolboy pugilist' of New
York died today from the effects of a blow
received in a bout here last night with Hugh
Murphy. also of New York. Mccarthy re-
ceived the blow In the fifteenth round. 1t
was on the body, but the youth fell and
his head struck the floor with great force
He became unconscious and all efforts to
revive him were futile. Mccarthy was
eighteen years of age and was pupil at
New York High School
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
NO PROGRESS AT DOVER.
The Deadlock in Senatorial Election
Continues Unbroken.

DOVER. Del, January 22.-One ballot was
taken for United States senator today 1t
resulted as follows: Long term-Addicks,
union republican 81; H. A. Dupont, regular
republican, 10; Kenney. democrat, 81.
Short term-Addicks, 10; Higgins, regular
republican. II; Salisbury, democrat, 2l
Necessary to choice, 27.
Senator Groves and Representative Jones
union republican, changed their votes from
T. C. Dupont to Higgins. Adjournment
was taken until noon tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
Chile Wants Trans-Andine Road.

SANTIAGO Chile, January 22.-The Chill
can congress has approved the bill author
izing the government to invite tenders for
the construction Of trans-Andine railroad.
on the basis of a guarantee of per cent
Interest on the coast OF the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22

Virginia Postmasters Appointed.
The following Virginia fourth-class post
masters were appointed today:
Bacon's Castle, w. ]. Ball; Push, Mrs
Ella Chandler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
"PROCESS" BUTTER SEIZED.
st. Louis City Institutions Raided b
Government Officers.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, January 22.-United
States revenue officers have, within the
past few days. seized practically all the
butter stored at the various city institu-
tions The butter seized is of an inferior
grade, known as process or renovated
butter" None of the tubs in which 1t was
originally delivered bears the required rev.
enue label, which had, it is believed, been
removed for purposes of substitution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22

Ambassador and Mrs. Meyer at Court.
ROME, January 22.-Queen Helena today
received Ambassador and Mrs. Meyer most
cordially in private audience and expressed
the friendaiest sentiments for America and
Americans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The Navy Department is Informed that
the torpedo boat flotilla left Key West yes
terday for Charleston en- route for Hamp-
ton Roads.
The Boston and the Marblehead have ar
rived at Mare Island, Cal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
Favorable Report o, Mccall.

The Senate COMMITTEES sor1 commerce to-
day authorized a favorables report on the
nomination Of Henry Mccall to be collect
or OF customs at the port Of New Orleans.
La. Mr.. McCall's nominat tioff1 mas been stub
bornly antagonized by negroes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
Free Delivery at Cape NAV.

The Postmaster General has ordered the
establishment of free delivery postal serv-
ice at Cape May, N. j., March l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
Gen. Randolph Resumes Duties.

General Randolph, chief Of artillery, has
resumed his duties at the War Depart
ment after two weeks confinement to his
house with severe attack of bronchitis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
HAS NOT INTERPRETED.
No Action by President in the Dele
ware Senatorship

In view of claims made by both sides in
the senatorial contest In Delaware 1t is au-
thoritatively stated that the President has
not interfered in the matter in any way
whatever. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
May Embarass Negotiations.

Another annoying feature of the situa-
tion Is .he probability that there may be
serious interference with Minister
Bowen's important mission in which the
United States government, though not off,
cially concerned. is deeply interested J.
There were rumors afloat today to the
effect that the State Department had taken
steps to point out to the foreign offices at
London, Berlin and Rome it's views on that
subject. but these could not be confirmed
and ii is stated that at present the attitude
of the United States must be one of patient
U
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-22
PRESS REPORTS CONFIRMED.
Mr.. Russell at Caracas Cables News Of
German Bombardment

A cablegram was received at the State
Department today from Mr. Russell, the
United States charge at Caracas confirm
ing the press reports of the renewal in
force of the bombardment of Fort San
Carlos, at the entrance to Lake Maracalbo,
by three German warshps. The cable
gram does not indicate the termination of
the bombardment, and, indeed. it furnishes
no details.
There Is singular reticence the part
of the State Department officials suddenly
developed in connection with the Venezua-
Ian situation and especially with reference
TO the German bombardments, which may
be significant of the gravity with whicn
they view the situation. There is no longer
any talk of exerting influences to prevent
these bombardments but it is difficult for
the department to answer congressional
callers who are as~ing for a reasonable
explapation
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Minister Bowen Inaccessible.


Secretary Hay still remains at his home
nursing slight cold. Such business as Mr..
Bowen has to do with him is transacted
at his house. The minister was up at an
early hour this morning and disappeared
from his hotel, so 1t was said; at any rate,
cards were refused save to the German
charge, Count Quadt. The latter returned
Unexpectedly from New York last night.
He had been awaiting the arrival from
Europe of his family. So 1t is fair Suppo-
sitlon that his sudden return to Washing
ton without meeting them brought
about by the untoward turn in Venezuelan
affairs. Count Quadt had a long conference
at the British embassy with Sir Michael
Herbert and he also called on the Italian
ambassador, who is suffering from a slight
indisposidon. and was therefore unable to
him.
Altoge ther there was a good deal of ac-
tivity In the diplomatic circle this morning
all undoubtedly having its origin in the San
Carios bombardment- 1t was stated that
nothing in the nature OF an is!swer to Min
ister Bowen's proposition for a removal of
the blockade a condition precedent to
negotiations had been heard from any of
the European foreign offices. though it is
admitted there is free exchange of notes
in progress between the embassies and the
European capitals.
Other Nations Will Not Suffer.
About noon Mr.. Bowen appeared at the
State Department and had a short talk
with DIR. Hill and with Third Assistant
Secretary Peirce. He is making a number
OF scmi-offlcial calls at the foreign en-
Daisies and legations other than the allies.
and 1t is believed that this is In pursuance
OF his general duty of adjusting any prop
or claim they may have against Venezuela
il Is the understanding that none of those
countries which refrsined from iofning In
the blockade will be permitted TO suffer by
Venszuela In consequence Of their fou6ear-
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Still Talking Of Bears.

The Presidents credulity is still being
tested by western people. who lay before
him entertaining prospects Of shooting
bears when he goes west this summer.
Representative Mondel of Wyoming pre-
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Indian Commissioners Call.

The members Of the Indian commission
which is in session in this city, paid their
annual visit of respect to the President to-
day. those calling being Darwin R. James
Philip c. Garrett. Bishop William D. Wal
ker, Archbishop Ryan. Jerome Bonaparte
Andrew Draper and DR.. Merrill E. Gates.
The object of the visit was to discuss In
dian affairs with the President. Among
the things the commission Is interested in Is
the bill pending in Congress for the allot-
ment In severalty of the lands of the New
York Indians. One member of the COM
mission opposes the bill as it stands, while
the others favor 1t as whole.