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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
EXPORTS OF MANUFACTURES.
Marked Increase Shown for the Calen-
dar Year 1902.

Exports Of manufactures show marked
increase In the calendar year 1902 as COM
pared with 1901. The total value of the
1902 exports Of manufactures, as shown by
the figures of the treasury bureau Of statis-
tics, is $40 ,967 against 1895, IA, O8O in
1901, an increase of $15,5GO,COO. Nearly all
the important manufactures entering into
our export trade show an increase the chief
exceptions being iron and steel and refined
mineral Oil. Iron and steel manufacturer
SHOW decrease of over 81, 500, 600, and min
eral oils a reduction of four millions Cop
per manufactures showed the largest gain,
twelve millions. The next largest gain is
in cotton manufactures, which show an in
crease of over seven millions. This increase
in cotton goods is chiefly in cloths sent to
China, the total exports of cotton cloths to
China in 1902 having been 100000 yards
against POI 100000 yards in 1901, the value
In 1902 being SIG, 048, 45o, against $40, 22i 215
IN 1901. Agricultural implements show an
increase of over million dollars; books,
maps, etc, nearly a million; manufactures
Of fibers, nearly million; leather and man.
fractures thereof, one and one-half mil
lions; manufactures of wood, over one mil
l1on while wooden goods, paints, paraffin,
jewelry, india rubber goods glass, gunpow-
der and other explosives also show in
creaSes in greater or less degree. The chief
articles showing a decrease are manufac-
lures of brass, chemicals, cocks and watch
es, musical instruments, paper, spirits,
wines and liquors and, as already Indicated
mineral oils and iron and steel, the reduc-
ton in all of these except mineral oils and
iron and steel being very slight.
The chief reduction in exports during the
year is in agricultural products which show
a decrease of $120, 100000, of which eighty
millions value is in breadstuffs, twenty
four millions in provisions, nineteen millions
in animals and ten millions in cotton; while
tobacco shows increase of about eight
millions and fruits and nuts an increase Of
about seven millions This increase of
seven millions in the expectation of fruits
is chiefly to the united kingdom, showing
France and Germany, each showing an in
crease Of over a million dollars. The only
other great class showing a decrease is
products of the mines. in which there is a
falling off in coal expectations. which
amounted to only $1S.OO0.OO0, against
twenty two millions in 1901.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
DEAD LETTER SALE
UNCLAIMED PACKAGES DISPOSED
OF AT AUCTION.
Delight Of Buying Something About
Which the Purchaser Knows Moth
ing-Big Crowd Attracted.

The sale of the unclaimed packages and
letters from the Post Office Department as
collected in the dead letter office, was COM
menced this morning at 10 o'clock and will
continue until all are disposed of. The sale
Is being conducted at Sloans auction rooms
on G street between 18th and 18th streets.
and Is the second sale of dead letters that
has been had during the present fiscal year.
Despite the fact that the last one was held
only a little over month ago, a large
crowd was collected In the auction rooms
when the auctioneer started the sale with a
small package Of jewelry. Catalogues are
furnished every one who attends, and the
number Of each package with a partial de-
scription Of its contents Is given. The
packages are sold by numbers and not by
the description Of the contents as appears
in the catalogue.
The dead letter sale usually brings out
kgreat deal Of unconscious humor The
auction fend Is present in large numbers,
both sexes Of the species being much in
evidence. The sale is the one Of all others
to bring this class of buyers to the front.
The pleasure Of buying something about
which you know absolutely nothing is de-
lightful, these people claim. 1t is about the
same sensa ton felt in watching the little
ball spin around the circle. with $500 down
red and not the black. The only difference
between the dead letter sale and rouge ct
noire is that in the former you cannot lose
every package sold contains something.
Two Sales in One Year.
This is the first time in the history Of the
Post Office Department that two sales of
dead letters have been held in the same
year. and the one begun today will be one
Of the largest in the history of the service.
There are 5,S27 packages in all, divided into
three classes. These classes include jew
elry, books and miscellaneous articles. The
latter class is by far the largest containing
almost so per cent of the packages. All
sorts of things useful about the house will
be found in these packages.
The second sale is being held this year in
accordance with the revised postal regula-
tons. Last January a commission appoint
ed by the Postmaster General set to work
to revise the postal regulations, and among
other things amended the regulation re-
garding the retention Of dead letters. Here
tofore it has been the rule to hold such
letters and packages two years. 1t has
been found that there Is little or no inquiry
for packages after they have been held
year, and the commission therefore recon-
mended that hereafter the time for hold
ing such letters be shortened to one year.
This recommendation was adopted and a
second sale is necessary to clear out the
accumulation of mail. 1t was impossible to
include the packages that are now being
sold in the list made up for the sale two
months ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02

have been approved by the French Acade-
my The ambassador is very fond of ath-
letics and outdoor sports. He was born at
Lyons in 1855, and became attached to the
foreign office at Paris in 1881. NJ. JUS
serand says there is no significance in his
coming here at this time, just after the
protest Of France against the demands of
the allies england, Germany and italy, for
preferential treatment in their claims
against Venezuela. Being on the water
when the protest occurred, M. Jusserand
said he naturally knew nothing about it
until his arrival at New York Saturday
morning. He had been appointed to his
new post before the Venezuela trouble be-
gan, after representing his government for
four years in Denmark. II look upon my
appointment" says NJ. Jusserand, "as one
of the greatest honors that can be conferred
upon any man. l never have been in Amer
lea before, but 1 have Travelled much on
the other side Ambassador Jusserand
speaks English with a slight accent. He is
of medium height, dark of slight build and
very affable.
Nine. Jusserand was Miss Elise Rich
ards. Her father. the late G. Richards,
was one of the founders of the banking
house of Munroe & Co. of Paris. Through
is related to the New York family Of that
name. She is beautiful and brilliant wo-
man. sharing to a large extent her hus-
bands literary ability.
Ambassador Jusserand called at the State
Department this morning. accompanied by
Mr.. Boeufve, the chancellor of the French
embassy. The ambassador had half an
hours private conversation with Secretary
Hay. No date has yet been fixed for his
presentation at the White House, but that
Will not take place before the middle of the
week, according to the present plan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
No Mail Box Forthcoming.

Postmaster Merritt received an inquiry
this morning from a resident in the north
west section regarding the responsibility
of firm of mail-box manufacturers which
have had agents in Washington visiting
householders for the purpose of renting the
boxes owned and manufactured by the COM
pany. 1t was said that an agent had called
and had shown sample mail box. The
firm did not sell the box he said. but rented
them for term ofbfiye years, the rentar
being fifty cents for that time. The money
was paid and the receipt was given jan
uary "a. but there had been no delivery OF
the box. The postmaster says that he
knows Of no firm mal1ing2mail boxes under
the name given in the receipt. and he adj
vtses no person to rent aomail box and pay
for 1t until he receives the box. The post
master says that he does not know any,
thing about the firm which is now engaged
IN business in this city, and should simply
advise ordinary caution In dealing with any
firm which agrees to rent mail boxes for
Insignificant rentals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Twelfth street northwest between and P
streets-George W. Rouzer ct ux to M.
Isabelle Rouzer, part lots s, 8, 10, square
312; $40. 80
N street southwest between AZ and 9th
streets-Sophia M. Willie to John H. Lipp-
hard. part lot 33, square SOB; So
Wesley Heights-John F. Waggaman ct
ux. to Thomas E. Waggaman, trustee, lots
IS and 16, block 26; IS.
French street northwest between 9th and
10th streets-Sarah 8. Corey ct vir, Water
man F., to Catherine E. and Margaret E.
Collins and Josephine Brosnan, lot AZ,
square 1863; 50. 400.
Columbia Height-Mary 8. Logan to John
G. Campbell. lot 49, block 30; $40.
Washington Heights-John G. Campbell
to Mary S. Logan, lot 81, block 3; $40.
Columbia Heights-Carrie F. Lucas ct
viz, Anthony F. to William S.. Peachy, lots
80, 40. 4s, 40. So block SO; SO. William s..
Peachy to Anthony F. Lucas. same prop
erty; SO.
Congress Heights-Mary Isabelle Rouzer
to Sarah G. Rouzer, lot II, block 8; $40.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
THE TORPEDO COMPANY.
Will Be Composed Of Men Skilled in
Submarine Mines.


According to general order just issued
the 9th Company, coast artillery, at Fort
Totten, will hereafter be known as the
Torpedo Company and its enlisted
strength is increased from 100 to 40 men.
To provide for this increase thirty-one en-
listed men of coast artillery mot non-com-
missioned officers) who have demonstrated
g. certain degree Of mechanical skill and
ability, as well as a general fitness for the
performance OF the skilled labor required Of
submarine miners, will be transferred to
the torpedo company from other companies
of coast artillery under instructions to be
issued by the adjutant general of the army.
Whenever, in the opinion OF the COM
mander of the School Of Submarine De-
Tense, the increased company shall have re-
ceived sufficient instruction In all matters
pertaining to submarine mining to admit
80 1-3 per cent Of its enlisted strength be-
ing transferred to other posts, this fact
will be reported to the adjutant general of
convened for the examination of all men re-
ported qualified.
The board will report to the adjutant
general Of the army the names of men
found proficient, who will then be trans
ferred to such coast artillery companies as
the chief of artillery may recommend, and
their places filled, as already indicated.
Enlisted men who obtain an average of
IS per cent Of the total maximum mark at
the examination will be classed as first
class gunners, and those who obtain an
average Of 65 per cent will be claSSed as
second class gunners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
Good Templars Fraternize.

There was a large gathering of Good
Templars in Smiths Hall, 9th street, Sat
urday evening, at regular session of
Perseverance Lodge. A delegation was
present from Silver Star Lodge, Tenley-
town, several members of Minnehaha Lodge
and Miss F. A. Lindsay Of Independent
Lodge, Worcester. Mass. Lieut.. John C..
Daley, chief templar, presided. At the
conclusion Of routine business officers for
the ensuing quarter were elected as fol-
lows: John c. Daley, c. T.; Mrs. I. L..
Corby. v. T.; John Hillman, s.; Miss Kate
Swearengen. F. S.: Mr.. J. W. Rolf. T.; Nv.
H. Corby III. and Mr.. l. L. Corby. P. c. r.
The usual program, arranged by Mr..
Rolf, included cornet duets by q. B. Tan
merry and A. r. Phillips; recitals. by Miss
Lindsay and Mr.. Phillips; violin solos, by
Mr.. Tannery; gesture songs by little Miss
Wilkinson, Mrs. Wilkinson accompanying;
some conundrums, by Mr.. Frear and ad-
dresses, by Mrs. E. A. Chambers AMI
Messrs E. A. Shoemaker, Forrest J. Yo-
well. A. H. Frear, John Bryson, ]. W.
Rolf ano S. w. Russell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
Joint Debate Proposed.

1t has been arranged by the executive
committee Of the League of Debating So
cieties that the next joint debate in the
series given by the District Of Columbia
League Of Debating Societies shall take
place tomorrow evening in the parlors of
the Y. M. c. A. The societies contesting
in the debate are the Stanton Political
Study Club and the Capitol Hill Literary
Society. The subject to be discussed
aff1rms: THAT Capital Punishment Should
Be Abolished" Miss Wood and Miss GIL
lett of the Stanton Club will defend the
affirmative while the negative OF the prop
osition will be presented by Mrs. Norman
c. Beaton and Mr.. Clifford v. Church of
the Capitol Hill Society.
Senator w. A. Clark Of Montana, Repre-
sentative James NJ. Miller Of Kansas and
Representative James r. Williams Of Illi-
nois have been selected to act as judges.
The meeting will be called to order at y
o'clock and will be opened to the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
The Lincoln Church Meeting.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
I note In your valuable paper that Law
yer Hayes and Cyrus Field Adams are de-
nying the correctness of the press reports
Of the meeting held last Monday night. l
was present at this meeting and took long
hand notes Of all the proceedings, and they
correspond precisely with the press reports,
which were undoubtedly made in short
hand and therefore much fuller than my
notes, though not more correct. The press
reports express the Identical sentiments
that prevailed on that occasion. Hayes
was enthusiastically applauded except
when he made reference to the torch and
sword. and many colored people in my
vicinity expressed their disapproval Of his
Incorporate remarks. Hayes cannot afford
to repeat his Identical speech anywhere in
the south. He may not be subjected to PEI
Sonal violence, but it will have the effect
of solidifying the white people against his
own race, which should not be his ambi-
ton. Besides, the democratic orators of
the south have won all of their campaigns
by the cry of negro domination, and IL Nv
that negro domination is reiegated to the
past by the new southern constitutions it
IS time such men as Hayes would step
down and out and let the white republicans
after which the rights Of the negro will be
looked after more completely and sa1sfac-
torily than they can do it alone.
There are thousands of southern white
men like myself who not only approve but
are thoroughly committed by pledge to the
support Of President Roosevelt. We have
followed his brilliant career for twenty
years, and our faith grows stronger with
each day. AS to the negro he has done no
more than any former President since the
war. 1 predict that he will appoint fewer
and better negroes to Office than any of his
predecessors in Office. His appointees are
not selected by him, but by responsible
party organizations in the several states,
and Endorsed by gentlemen Of high stand
Ing. His record Is one of pure civil service
and the best man for the place. Conse-
Quently, we may expect higher grade Of
officials, white and black. Recently he an
pointed a colored postmaster in Mississippi
almost solely on the recommendation of the
democratic mayor of New Orleans The
New Orleans papers howled about 1t until
they discovered the facts, and they haven't
been heard from since. The recent tele-
gram from that club to Hayes had nothing
to say about 1t.
Those who have lived in the south can
afford to utterly ignore the recent SEN
tinents as expressed in the southern press.
Their only motive Is to consolidate the
white vote, which Is badly demoralized and
fast falling to pieces under the influence Of
an able and conservative administration.
There are few southern editors who think
before they speak. which Is a crime to be
laid at the door OF the majority of
southern people. II they cannot fall into
line with the more progressive elements of
this nation, they thereby eliminate them
selves from the political equation, and their
wishes must remain unheeded.
SHANNON PEEL.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported at the
health office during the forty eight hours
ending at noon today: Edward E. Brooke.
81 years; David L. Pugh, So years; White
Colp, 80 years: Matilda Robey, y years;
Johanna Albert. 6S years; Adolph Boro-
witzki, CT years; John H. Whitlow, 63
years; James Billingsley, 62 years; Mary c.
Elliot, 60 years; James L. Davis. "a years;
Lavinia s. Ralston, So years; Philip Palmer,
81 years; Viola Jefrries, 80 years; Fannie
Williams. 40 years: Jennie 8. Cook, Al
years; Carrie v. Sewall, 43 years; Annie
Jennifer. 40 years; Charlie Mitchell, 80
years; Maria Harris, 80 years; Rebecca
Boyd, 80 years; Howard c. Lieutaud, 20
Winston, 20 years; Dora Litterbock, %
years; Albert Holmes, 2 years; Ora v. Dean.
years; Lloyd Smith. 1 year; Frank Brown,
1 year; Ludia Lee, 1 year; Samuel Bean. 8
months: George P. Prayer, months; Eliza
beth H. Kearney, month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
THE COURTS.

Equity Court No. 1-Justice Hagner.
Palmer agt. Palmer: time to take defend
ants testimony limited to ten days. Srick-
Ter agt. Hensey; sale of stock and fixtures
by receivers, Thompson and Peyser, or
dered.
Bankruptcy Court-Justice Hagner.
In re Fred A. Maltby, trustee; enjoaned
pendente lite.
Equity Court No. 2-Justice Gould.
ALDER agt. Alder; final ratification Of sale.
fed. Stewart agt. Cutter; dismissal Of bill
decreed.
Circuit Court No 1-Chef Justice Bingham.
Shafer agt. Smith; fiat on. sci. ia. Nc
Carly agt. Tanning; judgment Of condem-
nation against garhishee. Fontano agt.
Robbins; bill of exceptions signed. Chap
pei agt. Insurance Company; motion to cor
rect entries overruled.
Circuit Court No. 2-Justice Clabaugh
Davis agt. Smith ct al; on trial.
Criminal Court No. 1-Justice Anderson.
United States agt. Jesse johnson, house
breaking; OH trial.
Probate Court-Justice Barnard
Estate Of Louis H. Fisher; inventory fled.
Estate of Mary Barnett: letters Of admins
tration granted to James Barnett; bond
$1,000. Estate of Geo. W. Mason; fnven-
tory filed. Estate Of Geo. NJ Jones; rule on
adminlstratrix to show cause. In re Mil
dred F.. McShea: VIM. A. E. McShea ap-
pointed guardian: bond $1,000 Estate Of
Sarah c. Becker; account passed. Estate
OF Illinois johnson; do. Estate Of James H.
Mead; order for publication. Estate Of
John g. Nicolay; affidavit in lieu of account
filed. Estate of Oscar T. Towner; will ad-
mitted to probate and letters testamentary
granted to Lille P. Towner; bond 50 600
Estate OF Henrietta v. Heron; will dated
august 26. 1892, filed. Estate of John H.
Devote; letters of administration granted
10 Anna D. Devote; bond $500. Estate Of
Jonn b. Scott; do. to Mary NJ Scott: bond
So,o0o. Estate of Hannah E. Verbrycke: do.
10 !. Russel Verbrycke; bond $500. In re
mas: +. Cumberland; order authorizing
guardian to compromise claim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
Moving Pictures and Music.

Odd Fellows Hall. on 7th street, near D
street northwest, can be classified among
the local places Of amusement during the
present week. The vaudeville bill to be
presented is headed by the Armat moving
pictures. and includes the Bucklers in pic
ture songs; musical sketch by Prof. Ar
thur e. Yundt; coon songs by w. III. Nor
sell; Elphonzo Youngs. jr.. cornetist; James
81. Catheil. Familiarity known as Queen
LII Milton Clark, the whistler. and
others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
New Incorporations.

"A certificate of Incorporation Of "Stone 4
Fairfax" the corporation being formed to
conduct general real estate and insurance
business. was placed on record today. The
incorporators are Charles P. Stone. Charles
w. Fairfax and John T. Meany
The New York Dairy Company was also
Incorporated here today by Charles w.
Embrey, James A. Black and Virgil M
Fookes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
A. W. FERGUSON OF PHILIP
PINE COMMISSION.
Work He Has Accomplished in Carry
ing Out the Wishes of Gov
ernor Taft.

The execution Of the grave responsibilities
imposed upon the United States by the
treaty of Paris has developed certain men
who are now rendering important and skill
full service. but Of whom little has appeared
in print
Governor Taft has done his work in the
philippines in such a manner that he has
made himself central figure, and when
the history of the American occupation of
those islands is written his name will be
the most prominent That he twice declined
seat upon the Supreme bench of the
United States because the duty which he
has undertaken had not been fully com
pleted will not be forgotten by the future
historian
But Governor Taft has had the assistance
Of able men of America who have given
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
Authority Of Capt. McManus.

Judge Advocate General Davis has given
an interesting opinion on a question pre-
scented by Captain G. H. McManus. artil-
lery corps, quartermaster on duty at Fort
Washington, Md. That officer asked
whether he could exercise command as
line officer during the period in which he
was detailed as stan officer. The Judge
advocate general holds that an officer SO
detailed Is during the period Of such detail
an officer Of the stan and therefore is no.
entitled as an officer Of the line to assume
and exercise the command provided for in
the 122d Article OF War.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
Cruising in Southern Waters.

The little yawl-rigged power boat Strang-
er, owned by Ralph Gait of this city, which
left here several weeks ago cruise in
southern waters is reported at Palatka,
Florida, where she arrived after a cruise
on the St. Johns river. On the cruise
southwark all the interesting points along
the inland waterways Of North and South
Carolina and Georgia were visited, and,
though part of the trip had to be made on
the Atlantic, the little boat made the voy-
age without accident. She will remain in
southern waters until the early summer
Captain Baggott, who left here in Command
Of the Stranger, has returned home having
been relieved by a Florida pilot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
CLUB TEAM.
POLICE TEAM.
Total. .......... 4

After the team match an individual con-
test at fifteen yards. open to both teams
and the alternates, was shot. Nineteen ex-
perts faced the target to shoot five shots
each The highest possible score was fifty
made by Lieutenant Farrow Lieutenant
Holt was a close second, with forty-four
The score follows: Farrow, 46; Holt. A;
Bell, 43; Rotramel, Al; Cook, Al; Burns. 40;
Farrow. jr, 81; Langley, &c; Young, SO;
Newkirk, 30; Kennedy, "a; Mellen, SO; Nc
Cornick, 49,
or the prizes offered, pair of gold sleeve
row, Lieutenant Holt chose 50 80 for sec
ond~ prize, Major Bell 50 for third prize
Private Cook, one dozen handkerchiefs for
fourth prize and Private Rotramel 81. so for
fifth prize.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
NOTED IN DIPLOMACY
ARRIVAL OF THE NEW AMB.ASSA-
DOR FROM FRANCE.
NJ. Jusserand Calls on Secretary Hay
and Has Half an Hours
Conversation.

NJ. Jean Jules Jusserand, the new French
ambassador to the United States, arrived
here Saturday night with his wife, who
was Miss Elise Richards, born abroad Of
American parents The new diplomacy APP
parently has prompted the three greatest
European powers to send representatives
with American better halves to Washing
ton, the wives Of the German and English
representatives also being of American
parentage.
NJ. Jusserand, who was the French min
lister at Copenhagen when he was promoted
to the embassy at Washington, has been a
noted figure in French diplomacy since 1878,
when he entered the service as consul to
London. He is literary man, whose works