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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
A GENERAL STRIKE
MANY CONTRACTS IN JEOPARDY
By LABOR DIFFERENCES.
May Affect Every Local Building
Trade-Factional War Of Many
Years. Standing.

A general strike, which will more or less
affect every local building trade, and which
will result in suspension Of work on
majority Of the large buildings now be-
ing erected In this city, will. in all prob
ability, be inaugurated within the course
OF the next few days, as result OF the
rivalry between those local organizations
affiliated with the American Federation of
Labor and those holding local charters I'M
der the Knights Of Labor. The labor lead
ers profess to be ignorant as to the exact
status Of affairs, but the understanding
among persons who are In position to
know is that the strike win be ordered.
The war between these two labor bodies
has for many years been source OF mucn
anxiety to the employers of the country,
who, 1t is said, have in many labor dis
putes- been placed between two fires, so to
speak. The foundation of the present dem
onstration of the rivalry seems to lie in
the installation of f1reproofng in many OF
the large and costly business blocks and
apartment houses being erected at this
time. Stoneleigh Court, Secretary Hays
apartment house, and the Portner Hotel
annex being included.
Labor troubles developed at the Portner
last Tuesday when workmen affiliated with
the council of the building trades Of the
Central Labor Union, which is a part Of the
American Federation of Labor, went on a
strike because sixteen fireproof workers,
allied with the Knights of Labor, were en-
ployed on the job. When informed of the
strike. Mr.. Augustus Getz, the contractor
In charge Of the work, communicated with
the Southern Expanded Metal Company,
by which the fireproof work is being done,
stating that the Knights of Labor men
would have to be withdrawn from the
structure.
This, it is said. s;as done and matters were
temporarily arranged. Subsequently, 1t
Is stated, it developed that there were in
this city no fireproof workers affiliated with
the American Federation Of Labor, and, in
order that the metal company might carry
out its contract, the Knights Of Labor
freproof workers were reinstated on the
work. with the result that strike is liable
to occur at any time.
The conditions at Stoneleigh court at
Connecticut avenue and l. streets, are, in
measure, the same, the Knights Of Labor
freproof workers being at work there. Mr..
James L. Parsons, who is building this
apartment house, stated this afternoon that
In view Of the fact that his contract speci-
fled that the fireproof work shoSld be done
by the Southern Expanded Metal Company,
which employs Knights of Labor mechan-
les. he is powerless to act, and had no
idea as to what the ultimate outcome of
the present difficulty will be. There are, It
Is understood, several other buildings where
similar conditions prevail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
SENT BACK FOR TRIAL.
Alleged Discrisf Ehation to Be Tested
Under the Elkins Act.

I.
The United States; Supreme Court today
rendered Its first opinion in an interstate
commerce case IN (which the Elkins act.
passed at the last session Of Congress. was
dealt with. The case was that of the Mis-
souri, Pacific Railroad Company against the
United States. INVOLVING question of dis
elimination on the: part of the railroad
company as between places. 1t was brought
at the instance 0f che Interstate commerce
commission. but wthout any previous pro-
ceedings on the1 part of the commission.
The railroad conpahy filed demurrer to
the bill, chalienging the regularity Of the
proceeding. but the circuit court ana the
circuit court ofi.appeals for the eighth cir
cult held the projecting to be regular and
decided the case in favor Of the contention
of the United States.
These decisions were reversed by today
opinion, which was delivered by Justice
White. He said that by the terms OF the
old law, under which the case was tried.
the proceeding would not have been regu-
lar, but that under the Elkins law 1t would
be. The court therefore reversed and sent
the case back for new trial under the
Elkins act, .s-sss-4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
The Argonaut Claim Sustained.

Chief Justice Fuller Of the United States
Supreme Court today delivered the opinion
of the court in the case Of the Kennedy
Mining and Milling Company VS.. the Argo-
naut Mining Company, both of which are
California corporations. The proceeding
was instituted by the Argonaut company
for damages for ore alleged to have been
extracted by the other company. The con-
tention of the Argonaut company was sus-
tanned by the California supreme court. and
the opinion of that court was affirmed by
todays decision. Justices White and Nc
Kenna dissented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE, Nd. March 0.-Flour quiet; winter
extra 81 eOa$3 10; winter clear. s. 35aSs 49, win.
ter straight g 60a$s6o: winter patent. % 15a34,
spring patents. s4o5at4s6; receipts. 1896 bar.
rels; exports, none. Wheat dull and easy; spot
and March, 78ka18h: April, 78ataT9; May 7S5ka
79h; steamer No. 2 red. 741la74Is: receipts, 5,657
bushels: exports. none; southern By sample, 7Oa79;
March. s1ssSIx !. April. 51a51H; May, 81 asked;
steamer mixed, 49Ha4sk: receipts, i5s. 14e bush.
els: exports z54, 2SS bushels; southern white and
yellow corn, 45a5lh Oats nrm; No. white, 423I;
No. mixed. 4os4o,5; receipts. s25s bushels ex:
western, So; receipts. 1855 bushels: exports. none.
Hay frm; No. I timothy. $3.50; No. clover
mixed S11aS17.50. Grain freights dull; steam 10
Liverpool, per bushel. lLd. March; Cork for or
ders. per quarter. e, March; Butter firm, un-
2sa2S; fancy iadle 1sa19; fancy roll, 17ais; good
roll. iea17 store packed, 1ea17- Eggs firm. un-
changed; fresh. 11A Cheese firm, unchanged !:
Sugar firm. unchanged; fine and coarse graduated,
6O1h
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
THE ARKANSAS SAILS.
Will 60 to st. Louis to Participate in
Ceremonies of April 80.

Acting under special orders from the
Navy Department the monitor Arkansas
commanded by Commander Charles f.
Vreeland left Annapolis this morning Tor
Hampton Roads on her way to st. Louis
to take part in the exposition dedicatory
ceremonies April 80 next. The Arkansas
is a new vessel of the monitor type, ana
has been stationed at Annapolis for use In
the instruction of midshipmen. She has
tonnage of 3,214, has 2,400 horsepower ana
carries six modern rifles in her main bat
terry. She will proceed leisurely down the
Atlantic coast into the Gulf of Mexico ana
up the Mississippi river.
Another vessel, which has been ordered
to St. Louis for the same occasion, Is the
captured Spanish gunboat 1sla de Luzon,
which recently arrived in this country from
the Philippines, and is now In the harbor
of Mobile, Ala. This vessel has dis
placement Of 1,O3O tons, and carries six
guns in her main battery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE
Sharp Fight on Question of Charges IL
Campbell Case.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, March 9.-The house
has been engaged all day in discussing
whether certain charges should be allowed
to go on record Of the house as reported
from the Campbell case citing the cause
Of removal. There are two reports, both
recommending removal but the commit
tee Is divided as to what charges should
go on record. The debate is growing heat
ed.
The senate today ordered thorough in
vesugation Of the charges made against
the management Of the State Hospital for
the Insane colored people. The Investigation
will be held here. The superintendent and
directors have requested that the investi-
cation be held at once.
The house will consider the bill to allow
osteopaths to practice in the state on
March Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
MOVED OUT THE LIQUOR.
Instructions Issued to Proprietor of the
House Restaurant.

Acting under instructions from Alexan-
der Mcdowell, clerk to the House Of Rep
resentatives, and Sergeant at Arms Cas-
son, the sale Of all intoxicating liquors has
been discontinued in the House restaurant.
w. J. Coffin, who is joint proprietor Of the
restaurant with Mr.. Page, received his in
structions to discontinue the sale of liquor
Friday afternoon. Saturday morning the
entire stock of liquor was removed from
the building, and not even the dryest leg
isator left in town can get anything but
milk or coffee with his slab Of pie.
The prediction is made that never again
will liquor be sold in the Capitol There is
a general public sentiment against the
practice, and no member will be courageous
enough to repeal the law, however incan-
venient the prohibition may be. -
No liquor has been sold In the Senate
restaurant for a long time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Exhibition Drill at Fort Myer.

An exhibition drill will be given at Fort
Myer next Thursday by Troop F, I'd Cav
airy, commanded by Capt. Lloyd M. Brett.
The saddle squad will give its fancy
drill. hurdle jumping. Cossack riding and
saber exercises, accompanied by music fur
nished by the Second United States Cavalry
Rand. There also will be an exhibition Of
bareback riding by experts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Nail Through His Foot.

George M. Lipscomb. twenty-eight years
old. employed as an engineer on the Penn
sylvania railroad. jumped from his engine
in the New Jersey avenue freight yard
this morning about 100 o'clock and step
ped on a nail, which went through his foot.
He was removed to Providence Hospital,
and it will probably be several days before
he will be able to return to work. His
home is at 1OS Hickman street northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
SENT TO THE SENATE
NUMEROUS NOMINATIONS MADE
By THE PRESIDENT.
Promotions in the Army-A Long List
of Postmasters Submitted for
Confirmation.

The President today sent to the Senate
the following nominations:
War:
Signal Corps-To be lieutenant colonel
Major Richard e. Thompson.
Corps of Engineers-FIrst lieutenants to
be OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES L. Walker, Root. r
Johnston, Robert R. Raymond. Second
lieutenants to be first Observation-Disclosures
N. Johnston, Clarence o. Sheriff., John N.
Poole.
Cavalry arm-To be colonel. Lieut.. Col
Charles A. P. Hatfield, 9Th Cavalry; to be
lieutenant colonel, Major Frank West
United States cavalry, inspector general;
to be first Northumberland Lieut.. Ma
thaniel M. Cartmell, 7th Cavalry; Second
Lieut.. Otto w. Rotherst, 14th Cavalry.
Infantry arm-Second lieutenants to De
first lieutenants: William B. Graham, loth
Infantry; E. Alexis Jounet, lst lnfantry'
De Witt c. Lyles, 18th Infantry.
Treasury-To be collector of customs
George E. Marshall, for the district Oh
York. Maine.
Navy-To be an assistant surgeon e'A'
ence F. Ely of Pennsylvania.
Interior-To be receiver of public moneys:
David L. Geyer. at Roswell New Mexic0.
Post office Postma sters)-Arizona, ore-
gon D. NJ. Gaddis Kingman. "a.
Florida-Thomas 8. Harris, Live oak:
Kansas-David ]. Keller, National MILL
tary Home.
Louisiana-Romanta T. Hart, Rayno:
Michigan-S. v. Bullock, Howard Clty.
Montana-L. v. Bogy, Chinook.
Oregon-William B. Curtis, Marsnneio'
Marion F. Davis. Union.
Pennsylvania-Moses A. FoltZ. Champefs-
burg: John H Martin, Clearfield; Joseph
M. Bloss, Titusville.
Nebraska-C. K. Olson, Newman Grove;
Clarence E. Stino, Superior.
South Carolina-J. P. Murphy, Bamoers
U. L. Harris, Charleston; George II. NC
Kee, Darlington.
Washington-John F. Irby, Ritsvllle.
Colorado-George M. Raymond, Durango;
George H. Shone, Alamona; ]. T. Martinez,
Pagosas Springs.
Illinois-Lester B. Knickerbocker, Brad
ley; Henry C. Paradis. Momenco.
Indiana-David A. Lambert, Muncie.
Kentucky-George V. Albrecht, Mtddles-
ho-o'.
Nebraska-Frederick J. Etter, South
Omaha.
New York-Alfred s. Emmons, Spencer.
North Carolina-Thomas G. Stilley, Wash
ington.
Ohio-William E. Policy, Mingo Junction;
John N. Washington, Sabina.
Oregon-Benjamin F. Vaughan, Heppner;
Thomas B. Randall. Oregon City; Andreas
L. Sproul, Ontario.
Pennsylvania-Edwin F. Luckenbach,
Mauch Chunk.
South Carolina-William H. Brunson,
Edgefeld, late Edgefield Court House.
South Dakota-Boyd Wales, Howard.
Virginia-Mary D. Jones, LaWrencevtlle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Charged With Perjury.

Bartholomew Healey Of 921 D street
northwest was arrested by Detectives Corn
we'll and O'Brien Saturday afternoon on a
charge Of perjury. He Is accused of having
made false statement at a hearing before
justice Of the Peace Samuel r. Church.
Tuesday last. He denies the charge and Is
at liberty on bonds OF $500 for his appear
ance in the Police Court Thursday. when
the matter will be investigated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Frank Held Dies on Train.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, March 8.-Frank
Held. a wealthy hat manufacturer OF this
city, died on a train while on his way home
dent while bathing. Mr.. Held was thirty
Ave years of age. He had gone to Florida
on pleasure trip. He was not Ill when
he boarded the train. but after passing
Baltimore he was stricken with cerebral
hernorrhage, which caused his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Food Frauds.
EO
From the Lancet.

Nowadays the art Of substitution would
appear to permeate every trade. 1t is urged
that jam can no longer be made with cane
sugar because 1t crystallizes. Again, beer,
we are told, can no longer be made from
hops and all malt. Some are said to prefer
chicory to coffee, while others would have
us believe butter is inferior to margarine
We should like to see it insisted that upon
the label Of the bottle of all spirits there
shall be printed a clear statement Of the
nature Of the contents, whether the spirit
be an all-malt whisky or partly malt and
partly grain spirit, or an all-grape brandy,
and so forth,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
READY FOR SIGNING.
The Protocol Between Venezuela and
Norway and Sweden.

INO1 way et13O 5WSUCH'
The protocol between Venezuela and Swe-
den and Norway for the adjustment Of the
claims of the latter country against Vene-
zuela has been completed and will be signed
by Baron A. Grip, the minister from Swe-
den and Norway, and Mr.. Herbert w.
Bowen, Venezuelan representative, as soon
as the document can be engrassed at the
State Department. The King Of Spain will
name the umpire of the commission.
This leaves only two of the protocols with
the unallied nations to be completed, viz,
Spain and Denmark, and Mr.. Bowen hopes
they may be signed this week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Will of John F. Doran.

The will of John F. Doran, dated Septem-
Der 2 last, was filed this afternoon for pro-
bate His personal property is left to his
wife, Mary Doran, absolutely. and his real
estate Is bequeathed to her for life. Upon
her death tt is to be held In trust for Jonn
Doran, son of the testator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Fourteen Men Still Missing.

GLENS FALLS. N. Y. March Ono
more bodies of those drowned in Saturdays
ferry boat accident at Spier Falls have
been recovered. and rise Of four feet in
the Hudson river last night makes the hope
Of finding the bodies very faint. The COM
pany today gave list Of the dead and
missing. The known dead number three
and the missing fourteen men, all Italians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Geo. II. Thomas Post, q. A. R,

Last Friday evening Geo. H. Thomas
Post. @. A. R., entertained large number
of their friends and guests at their rooms
in Northeast Temple. Music was fur
nished by the Thomas w. R. c., and Mrs
Gertrude Morgan recited warren at Get
tysburg' with pleasing effect. The post
was also highly interested in the paper
read by d. 8. Perham on Warren at Five
Foris." In which Justice was done the skill
and bravery OF that general.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
charged with Embeszlement.

Edward s. Bowman. thirty-two years old,
manager Of the local store Of the Grand
Union Tea Company. on 1th street north
west between d and e streets. was arrest
ed this afternoon by Detectives Flather and
Parham ON a warrant alleging embexxle-
ment. It Is charged In the warrant that he
nloyer, The warrant was issued on COM
uaaint OF Gustave A. Kneessi who was the
defendants bondsman. Bowman was taken
TO police headquarters and friends were
sent Tor to 20 on his bond.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Bids for Transportation.

Bids were opened at the Navy Depart
ment this afternoon for the transportation
of enlisted men of the navy to different
seaports in the United States. Nearly
every transportation company in the coun-
try, railroad and steamboat, was repre-
scented in the bidding, and great interest
is shown In the result.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Fire at Helena, Mont.

HELENA. Mont. March 9.-The Northern
Pacific warehouse here and several cars
containing freight were burned yesterday.
Loss 10000.
GREEN BAY, Wis, March 0.-The Della
porte clothing store was badly damaged by
fire today. Loss. $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
TO BE MIDsHIPMEN.
Young Men Selected From the District
by the President.

The President today designated George
Mccall Courts and Albert Kenny Craven
Palmer to be midshipmen at the United
States Naval Academy from the District OF
Columbia, with G. B. Gorham and Evelyn
w. Peters as the respective alternates. MI.
Courts is the son Of the clerk to the House
committee on appropriations. Mr.. Palmer
father Is the United States marshal for
the District of Columbia. Mr.. Gorham Is
the son of Mr.. George B. Gorham. the we'll
known writer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Suit for Alleged Debt.

Proceedings in libel were instituted this
afternoon In the Supreme Court OF the Dis
trict of Columbia, sitting as a United States
district court, by Ben Marshall and VIM.
Brfscoe They seek to recover $14.6O each,
which they claim is due them from Capt
George of the pungey Stephenson, as wages
for services performed aboard that boat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09

Bill of Sale Recorded.

A bill Of sale was recorded this afternoon
by which Sarah Burnstine and Abraham
Burnstine executors of the will Of Bernard
Burnstine, deceased, conveyed to Abraham
Burnstine, a one-third interest in the pawn
brokers' business at 361 Pennsylvania ave-
nue. The consideration was s11, 50O33.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Harold Money Very III.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. March 9.-Harold
Money of Oakland, N. j., travelling repre-
sentative of al eastern arms company and
a uve-bird marksman Of national reputa-
ton. is dangekbuan.iil at st. Joseph Hospi-
tai in this city, of pneumonia, and may
not recover. His PARENTS are en- route here
from the east.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
The New Experimental Rifle.

Capt. Tracy C. Dickson, ordnance depart
ment, upon the completion Of the firing
trials Of the new experimental rifle at the
Sandy Hook proving grounds. Sandy Hook,
N. j., will proceed to Fort Leavenworth,
Kan, for the purpose of exhibiting the new
rife and making such limited frings there
of as may be necessary for the proper exhi-
billion Of its action, and upon the compile
ton Of that duty will return to his proper
station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Maryland Monument Despoiled

NEW YORK. March 9.-The Maryland
monument In Prospect Park Brooklyn,
erected In 1895 has been despoiled By van
dals. who tore on the bronze letters, form
ing Washington's historic words. -''Csood
God. what brave fellows must this day
lose" Tho monument was damaged in
other ways the stoneWork being defaced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
SQUARE DECIDED ON.
Conference Of Commission on Repre-
sentatives' Office Building.

The commission appointed to select Q
site and supervise the construction or the
new Office building for the House of Rep
resentatives met this afternoon to take
final action in the matter. Several OF the
owners OF property In the squares under
consideration were heard this afternoon.
The commission decided on square go
being the square on which the Congress
sional Hotel is located. and bounded by
street southeast, New Jersey avenue south
east, c street southeast and LIST street
southeast. The selection was unanimous
The Secretary Of the Interior Is empow-
cred to acquire site by condemnation
within thirty days. The appropriation FOL
the site Is $3.50 900, but 1t is estimated that
1t will not cost over 100000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
A Curious Conscience Contribution.

An open-faced gold-plated watch came in
the mail this morning to Secretary Shaw.
The postmark upon the box was SO badly
blurred that it could not be deciphered.
Wrapped around the watch was a paper
containing the following: "All that have
I give unto you for the conscience fund.
The money that I gave for the watch is
more than 1 consider I owe the govern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Bishopric for DIR. Conaty,

ROME, March Gas result of the IA
vorable report of Cardinal Satolll. project
of the congregation Of studies. the congre-
cation OF the propaganda has decided to
propose to the pope that he appoint Mon
signor Conaty. former recort of the Cath
Ollie University at Washington, as bishop
Of Los Angeles. CAL. in succession to the
Rt. Rev. George Montgomery. recently APP
pointed coad1utor archbishop at San Fran
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Chicago Brokers Fail,

CHICAGO, March 9.-The suspension of
william Young g. Co. brokers. was AM
nounced today by the posting Of notice
on the board OF trade to close all trades for
their account aJoe
The arm was, am old one, but Its dealings
were not heavy. 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Ex-Mayor J. q. Williams Dead.

CAPE MAY. n. J., March 0.-Joseph @.
Williams, who served four terms as mayor
Of this city, died at his home here today,
aged seventy-six years. He had held rari-
o,,s municipal Offices. had been prominently
connected as Presbyterian Sunday school
worker, and twice represented the New Jer-
sey Presbytery In the general assembly Of
the Presbyterian Church. He came here
fifty years ago from Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
American Base Bali league.

NEW YORK. March 9.-Tpe American
Base Ball League resumed the sessions OF
the annual meeting today. 1t was an
nounced that the days session would be
devoted entirely to discussion OF the local
situation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Government Bonds.

Suit has been brought by twenty-five Ital-
ian laborers against the Pennsylvania Coal
Company and the Erie Railroad Company
for $4,000 each for injuries alleged to have
been received In the recent coal strfkA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Passengers on the Cedric.

LONDON. March 9.-The White Star Line
steamer Cedric, which sails for New York
from Liverpool Wednesday. will take
among her passengers Secretary Chandler
Hale of the United States embassy at vi
emma and Mrs. Hale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09

The volcano Of Colima in Mexico con-
tinues active Charcoal burners near Tux
pam were driven from their work by the
falling ashes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Off With the Corset!
From the New York World.

From the New York World.
The dressmakers convention Is giving
practical demonstrations of how to put on
corsets. A more sensible demonstration
would be on how to put them OF and keep
them off.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-09
Mr.. Francis Visits the Kaiser.

BERLIN, March 9.-Emperor William re-
ceived President Francis Of the st. Louis
exposition in audience at noon today.