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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
RIGHTS OF DIRECTORS.
Defined in Far-Reaching Opinion Filed
at Trenton, N. J.

TRENTON, N. j., February 1S.-Justice
Van Syckle today filed a written opinion of
the court of errors and appeals in the Unit
ed States Steel Corporation case, decided a
short time ago.
The opinion is in the case Of the suit
brought by j. Aspinwan Hodge, who sought
to restrain the corporation from converting
$500, 100000 of preferred stock into bonds.
The decision was in the corporations favor.
The written opinion, which covers thirty
nine pages, is important in defining the re-
lationship OF directors and stockholders to
corporations. 1t holds that the directors
have the right to vote at stockholders
meetings to the extent of their stock hold
ings. - -t'--
The opinion further states that it Is a
well-established rule that directors of cor
porations cannot legally enter into contracts
where they will be specially benefited with
out the knowledge or consent of stockhold-
erS.
This knowledge and consent existed in the
case at hand. The opinion also says that
when the bylaws of corporation, adopted
in pursuance of authority conferred by the
state, provide that a majority vote by the
stockholders meeting shall be binding on a
corporation every stockholder Is bound by
the results of such meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
GEN. FARLEY RETIRED.
His Action Will Be Initiated by Seven
Others Recently Promoted,

Orders were issued at the War Depart
ment today for the retirement Of Brig. Gen.
Joseph P. Farley, recently promoted from
colonel in the ordnance department, and
Col. Lawrence S. Babbitt Of the ordnance
department. Gen. Farley retires on his
own application and Col. Babbitt by opera
ton of law on account of age. Col. Babbitt
has recently been in command Of the pow
der depot at Dover N. ]. He was born in
Massachusetts, and was appointed to the
Military Academy from Maryland in the
class of June, 1851. He served creditably
through the civil war, and reached the
grade of colonel In April, 1890.
Seven of the other brigadier generals who
were confirmed at the same time as Col.
Farley are to be successfully retired, one
each day, until the list is exhausted up to
the case of Gen. Francis Moore, who Is TO
be retained on the active list for service in
the Philippines, where he has been station
ed for some time ''7ef's-s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
CONFLICT Is AVERTED
SALVADOR AND GUATEMALA AT
AN UNDERSTANDING.
Presidents Regalado and Cabrera Said
to Have Peacefully Arranged
Their Differences.

PANAMA, Colombia, February ia
cable message received here last night from
San Salvador, announced that the rela-
tions between Salvador and Guatemala,
which nearly ended in war, have now com
pleteIy changed, Presidents Regalado and
Cabrera having peacefully arranged their
differences.
President Zelaya of Nicaragua is again
reported to be sending assistance to Presi-
dent Sierra of Honduras and President
Regalado is said. to have agreed to help
Presidert-elect Bonilla Of Honduras.
The congress Of Honduras February IL
appointed Juan Angel Arias to be presl-
dent and Maxmo Rosales to be vice presi-
dent, on the departure of General Sierra
from the capital, Tegucigalpa, in command
of the army which is to attack the revo-
lutionists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
NO DECISION RENDERED.
Unfounded Story Circulated Regard
ing Case in the Court Of Claims.

ing Case in the Court Of Claims.
A story to the effect that over one million
dollars is about to be distributed among
the heirs of John Hamilton through adjudi-
cation by the Court Of Claims is being
printed in the newspapers throughout the
country and causing members of Congress
to be besieged with letters Of inquiry from
persons believing themselves entitled to a
portion of the money. The claim which it
is alleged is to be settled originated in 1902
when 5000 barrels Of flour belonging to
Hamilton were seized on the high seas, it
is alleged, by French warships. The flour
was valued at $23 a barrel, which made the
total amount Of the claim $1S4,OOO. The
statement regarding the case being circu-
lated is to the effect that to this sum in
terest for over hundred years is to be
added.
Mr.. Joel Grayson, special employe of the
House document room, has taken the trou-
Bile to make inquiry of the exact status of
the case of the Court Of Claims. He re-
ceived an answer from the chief clerk. Col,
Archibald Hopkins, of the Court of Claims
who states that the case referred to was
filed in 1881, and that since that date no
further action Of any kind has been taken
IN the matter, and the records of the court
do not show the appearance of counsel in
the case The claim is filed in the name of
John Richard Hamilton and William Henry
Taylor, administrators Of John Hamilton.
1t Is French spoliation case No. asst
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
THIS STORY CONTRADICTORY.
Guatemala Residents Declare President
Cabrera Must Die.

SAN FRANCISCO, February 1S.-Passen-
gers on the steamer Peru. which has ar
rived here from Central American ports, be-
lieve that war between Guatemala and Sal
vador is inevitable.
They report that prominent residents of
Guatemala City are not backward in cir
culating the statement that President Ca
brera will not live to serve out his term.
They say the inference is that General
Toledo will, if he desires, be placed at the
head of the government.
In the latter part of January, according TO
NJ UhremiSter, merchant. and Herman A.
Dodge. a locomotive engineer. both from
Guatemala City, battle was fought by the
government troops against rebels at Ju-
tiapa. about ten leagues from the Salvador
frontier.
Business in Guatemala is beginning to
wane on account of the excited condition Of
the country.
A passenger on the Peru, leaving San Jose
de Guatemala was Gen. Pablo Ruis, Co.
lombian who had been expelled from Qua
temala by order of President Cabrera.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
Lighthouse at Diamond Shoal

Representative Lowering from the House
committee on interstate and foreign COM
merce has favorably reported. with amend
ments. the bill which has passed the Senate
providing for the construction Of a light
house and fog signal at Diamond Shoal,
Cape Hatteras. AS amended by the COM
mtttee the bill provides for the construction
by a private contractor Of lighthouse and
signal al a cost not to exceed $500, 600 to be
maintained the first year at the expense Of
the contractor and final payment to be made
at the end of five years If the contractor has
met all requirements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
MINISTER sPRIGa KISSED.
Chamberlain Gets Hearty Reception al
Cape Town.

CAPE TOWN, February 1S.-Colonial
Secretary Chamberlain and his party ar
rived here today and met with a hearty re-
ception from a crowd of about 10000 per-
sons awaiting them in Green Market
Square.
A number of addresses were presented to
Mr.. Chamberlain. During the reading Of
one of these Prime Minister Sprigg arrived
on the platform and was hooted with much
vigor.
Mr. Chamberlain, In the course Of his
speech, made powerful appeal for the
union of the races. He admitted, however,
that since his arrival in Cape Colony he
had become less hopeful Of immediate satis-
factory results from his visit, as he found
that the antagonism of the two races had
become chronic.
Rebellion was exalted into heroism and
loyalty was discountenanced and ostraciz-
ed, even the pulpit joining in the propa-
ganda tending to intensity the separation
of the races.
On leaving the platform Premier Sprigg
was again made the subject of a hostile
demonstration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
BLOW AT BEEF TRUST
Judge Grosscup 0verrules
Motion of Packers.
GRANTS AN INJUNCTION
DEFENDANTS METHODS IN vIo-
LATIoN OF SHERMAN LAW.
Refraining F-em Bidding Against
Each Other is Combination in
Restraint of Trade.
GRANTS AN INJUNCTION

CHICAGO, February 1S.-The demurrer
of the packers in the so-called beef trust
case was overrued by Judge Grosscup in
the United States circuit court today, and
a motion granted for q temporary injunc-
tion.
There can be no doubt" Judge Grosscup
said, that the agreement of the defendants
to refrain from bidding against each other
in the purchase of cattle is combination in
restraint Of trade; also their agreement
to bid up prices to stimulate shipments, in
tending to cease from bidding when the
shipments have arrived.
Restriction Upon Competition.
THE same result follows when we turn
to the combination of defendants to 1X
prices upon ard restrict the quantities Of
meat shipped to their agents or their cus-
TONER'S
Such agreements can be nothing lesa
than restriction upon competition. ands
therefore, combination in restraint of tradei
and thus viewed, the petition, as an enc
tirety, makes out case under the Sher-
man act.
1T may be true that the way of enforcina
any decree under this petition is beset with
difficulties, and that literal enforcement
may result in veXatiouS Interference with
defendants affairs.
Is the Law of the Land.
But in the inquiry before me 1 am not at
liberty TO stop before such considerations.
The Sherman act. as interpreted by the SUI
preme Court. is the law of the land and to
the law as it stands. both court and people
must yield obedience.
The remurrer is Overruled and the mo-
ton for preliminary injunction granted.
The packers did not announce what their
next step would be- They have twenty
days within which to make up their minds.
If they dispute the facts and which Judge
Grosscup based his decision. the matter will
go before a master in chancery and be
argued again before Judge Grosscup.
May Decide to Appeal.
The packers however, may decide to take
an appeal in order to hasten the final ad-
judication of the case.
1t is not thought likely that they will let
the matter go by default and thus make
the injunction permanent.
The title of the case Is the United States
versus Swift & Company ct al, there being
seven defendant corporations. one copart.
nership and twenty-three other persons in-
Guided in the "et al"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
LEHIGH VALLEY OFFICERS.
Number Of Changes Made at Meeting
Of Directors Today.

PHILADELPHIA, February IS. AT a
meeting of the board Of directors Of the
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company this after
noon William c. Anderson was reelected
treasurer, D. G. Baird was elected secretary
in place Of John r. Fanshawe, who, after
many years Of service, retires from active
connection with the company, and E. A.
Albright was elected assistant secretary in
place of E. Y. Hartshorne, resigned.
Purchasing Agent c. P. Coleman, having
resigned to engage in other business that
office is to be abolished and the purchasing
department will hereafter be under the i'm
mediate supervision of Second Vice Presi-
dent Middleton.
This department, now located in New
York, will, in the near future, be trans
ferred to Philadelphia.
The board of directors Of the Lehigh VAL
ley Coal Company also met this afternoon
and reelected Mr.. Anderson treasurer and
Mr.. Baird secretary. E. A. Albright was
elected assistant secretary. The assistant
secretary of the railroad and coal comma MES
will be located in New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
COAL OUTPUT REDUCED.
Branch Lines Leading to Breakers
Blocked With Snow.

READING, Pa. February 1S.-Because of
the heavy snow storm very little coal was
brought down from the mines yesterday
and today.
Most of the branches leading to the
breakers were blocked with drifts, and 1t
required the best part of yesterday and
last night to clear them.
Some of the breakers have been compelled
to stop because of the water freezing, espe-
cially where the finer grades are separated
by its use.
All trains will be cut down In size be-
cause OF the sudden drop in the tempera-
ture, and this will be continued so long as
the cold weather prevails.
large number of the collieries Of the
reading Company and others in the
Sehuylkill region which were idle yesterday
resumed today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
MUST PAY 1897, 500 TO SPAIN.
shipbuilding Company Delayed De.
livering Torpedo Boat Destroyers.

EDINBURGH, February 1S.-The court
of sessions today awarded the government
of Spain 1887 800 in the action begun here
January 20 by the Spanish minister Of ma
rne, Sanchez Toca, to recover $315,OO0
from the Clyde Bank Engineering and
Shipbuilding Company because of the COM
pany's failure to deliver in contract time
four torpedo boat destroyers which had
been intended for use during the Spanish
American war.
In the course of the judgment Lord Kyl-
lachy, the presiding Judge said he though.
it more than probable that if Spain even
in the spring of 1897, had been in a posi-
tion to establish really effective blocka lie
in Cuba against the unloading of NUM-
tions of war, the insurrectiOn might have
been crushed and American Intervention
have been avoided.
He therefore, allowed Spain 81. 500 pei
week for the 1875 weeks delay, to which
she was entitled under the contract.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
Interstate Commerce Hearings,

The interstate commerce commission has
assigned the following dates for hearings:
Charlotte Shippers Association against the
Southern and the Seaboard Air Line rail-
ways. at Washington. February "a; the
Proprietary Association of America against
the New York Central and Hudson River
railroad. at Washington, February 25; in the
matter OF the recent advances in freight
Derr Manufacturing Company against the
Pennsylvania railroad ct al. at Washington,
March 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
CYLINDRICAL BOILERS WIN.
Second Trial Of Two British Second
Glass Cruisers.

LONDON, February 1S.-The second trial
of the British second-class cruisers Hya-
cinth and Minerva, fitted with water tube
and cylindrical boilers. respectively has re-
suited In another defeat for the water-tube
system.
The warships left Plymouth, with an
equal quantity Of coal. for Gibraltar, and
the Minerva steamed twelve hours after the
Hyacinth's bunkers were emptied.
The vessels recoaled at Gibraltar and
started on the race homeward. during the
morning of February 10. with the result
that the Minerva reached Portsmouth at
O clock this morning. having averaged eigh-
teen knots. The Hyacinth's boilers broke
down Ia the Bay of Biscay on Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
Army Orders.

Major Lea Febiger. 7th Infantry, has been
granted leave Of absence for one month.
Capt. John T. knight, quartermaster, in
addition to his present duties, has been or
dered to assume temporary charge Of the
general depot Of the quartermaster's depart
ment at Philadelphia, Pa, relieveing Col.
John V. Furey. assistant quartermaster
general
Capt. Samuel D. Rockenbach, 18th Cav
airy. has been relieved from station and
duty in this city and will proceed to San
Francisco. Cal, to join the Sd squadron of
his regiment in time to sail about August
/, 1908, for the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
TO SAVE HER HUSBAND.
Mrs. Homer Bird and Daughter Seek
Aid at the Capitol

Mrs. Homer Bird and her daughter were
at the Capitol today endeavoring to secure
the assistance Of senator's in behalf of a
communication Of the sentence pronounced
upon her husband in Alaska from the death
penalty to imprisonment for life. 1t Is
understood that unless action is taken by
the 2Oth instant by the President it will be
impossible to get any word to Alaska in
time to stay the execution on March 6, the
date set. The President recently denied the
application in Birds behalf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
MAINE wEArHERs STORM.

New Battle Ship Steams Down Coast at
Full Cruising Speed.
special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va. February 1S.-The bat
tie ship Maine arrived this morning in
Hampton Roads. She passed in the capes
at 10 O. clock and proceeded for Old Point.
She will fill her bunkers with Virginia coal
and her magazines with ammunition from
the yard.
The Maine is none the worse for her ex-
perience with the heavy seas and terrific
gales Of the storm. She came down The
coast at full cruising speed.
The officers Of vice stationed
here take the liveliest interest in the latest
addition to the hSl..44.o Lney viii go
to Old Point to inspect her this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
WITH TERRIFIC FORCE.
River Steamer Queen City Blown
Against the Bank.

PADUCAH, KY. February 49, The
steamer Queen City. which started from
Pittsburg going south with a party bound
for the Mardi Gras celebration at New Or
leans. was struck by a gale just above
Paducah at $3.50 I'm. today and was blown
against the bank with terrific force.
The boat was damaged. but no one was
injured.
Capt. ]. Frank Ellison Of Cincinnati is in
command. Col John L. Vance, interested
in the proposed Improvement Of the Ohio
river, is among those on board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
For an Alaskan Lighthouse.

The House committee on interstate and
foreign commerce today favorably reported
a bill appropriating $4,000 for the estab-
lishment Of lighthouse and fog signal sta
tions in Alaskan waters; also the bill pro-
viding for a life saving station at Cape
BIattery on the coast Of Washington. Both
bills have passed the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
SUBSCRIBE TO PEACE.
Moro Leaders and Capt. Pershing
Reach an Agreement.

MANILA, February 1S.-Gen. Davis has
Pershing was at Bayan, the Moro strong
hold in the Lanao district Of the Island of
Mindanao, the Moros consecrated him a
datto, which is a priestly office.
After the conservation the Moro leaders
and Captain Pershing subscribed to peace
over copy of the Koran.
When the United States flag was raised
over the Bayan forts Captain Pershing' s
batteries saluted it with shrapnel shells.
having no saiuting cartridges.
The execution done by the shrapnel i'm
pressed the Moros wonderfully.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
$50, 100000 TO $4,000, 900.

Plans Approved to Increase Stock Of
C. and G.. W. Railroad.
CHICAGO. February 1S.-Stockholders of
the Chicago and Great Western railway
held a special meeting here today and ap-
proved plan to increase the capital stock
Of the company from $3O,O0O,OO to s5O, 900,
OOO
A portion of this increase is to be used in
paying for the Mason City and Fort Dodge
road recently acquired by the Great West
ern.
The remainder Is to be used for the ex-
sension of the system now in process of
construction to Omaha and Sioux City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
SCHOONER STRANDED IN GALE.
Crew Was Saved and Tugs Have Start.
ed for the Wreck.

NORFOLK, Va, February lS-The th-ee-
masted schooner William H. Shubert from
Philadelphia for Cuba with coal. stranded
in a gale of Bodies Island, n. c.. February
10.
The crew was saved
Norfolk tugs left today for the scene of
the wreck.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
TO KILL EMPEROR WILLIAM.
Spanish Newspapers Print Story Of an
Anarchists Declaration.

BARCELONA, Spain, February 1S.-Ths
newspapers today publish an account of an
anarchist meeting recently held here. at
which a German engineer. who had been
in Barcelona for fortnight, and who has
started for England. declared he pledged
himself to make an attempt the life Of
Emperor William of Germany
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
DAVIS APPROVES FINDING.
Disapproves Of Glenn's "Reckless Dis
regard for Human Life"

MANILA. February 19-Gjen. Davis has
approved the finding Of the court-martial
in the case of Major Edwin F. Glenn Of the
9Th Infantry. who was acquitted January
20 of the charge of unlawfuly killing pris-
oners Of war. with the qualification that he
disapproves of the orders issued by Major
Glenn.
Gen. Davis says he recognizes the prin-
ciple that guides may be impressed and
that treacherous guides may be executed,
but he adds that Major Glenn's orders
showed a reckless disregard for human life,
which the general condemns and repro
bates,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

The Navy Department has arranged for
the final trial of the torpedo boat destroyer
Whipple on the 9th proximo. The Whipple
ID now at Norfolk, and will be sent to sea
on the date named for test OF her en-
durance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
Personal Nention.

Former 0oseFnes 10. Russell Brown OF
Rhode Island. edftor of the Providence
News. Is a guest At the arlington His
wife and daughters accompany him. He
will remain about q week, and Mrs. Brown
April. ss'Ssyei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
STOCKHOLDERS CRIES Crust"
Hover Wants Injunction Agains
American Cereal Company.

American Cereal Company.
AKRON, Ohio, February Is. - NJ. Otis
Hover, a stcckholder in the American
Cereal Company, has filed a suit in common
pleas court here in which he seeks to have
the company enjoined from paying any
dividends on the stock Of the company held
by the Quaker Oats Company, claiming that
the latter is a trust.
Hover is one Of the stockholders of the
American Cereal Company who refused to
turn over their American cereal stock to
the Quaker Oats Company when the latter
was organized, and who has prevented it
from acquiring the absolute control Of the
parent company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
LEWIS S. HouaH DEAD.
Distinguished as an Educator, Author
Lawyer and Soldier.

PHILADELPHIA, February 1S.-Lewis
Sylvester Hough, distinguished as an ed
ucator and author. lawyer OF prominence
and veteran of the civil war, is dead at
his home in Media, near here, aged eighty
two years.
Mr.. Hough was born In Martinsbure N
Y. He was educated at Hudson and Am
herst Colleges. and was admitted to the
bar at Columbus, Ohio.
He was an authority on American and
English history and wrote many books
his best-known works being America and
Her Tariff and The Principles of Coin
age and Currency"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
Sovereignty Over Isle of Pines

Representative Richardson of Tennessee
has introduced a concurrent resolution de-
claring that 1t is the sense of Congress that
the Isle of Pines Is territory belonging to
the United States and that no Sovereignty
can be lawfully exercised there except by
the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

An advertisement In the
evening newspaper presents
its proposition to prospec-
tive customers when they
are in the mood to be in
terested and enlightened.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

dunboat to Go Into Commission.
The gunboat. Bennington will be put In
commission at the Mare Island navy yard
about the 1st of March, and attached to
the Pacific squadron. She will be COM
manded by Commander Chauncey Thomas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Cardinal Gibbons in Philadelphia.
BALTIMORE. Nd, February 1s.-Cardi-
nal Gibbons departed on Baltimore and
Ohio railroad train this morning for Phila-
delphia, where he Is to be the guest OF the
Newman Club and Of Archbishop Ryan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18
THE DISTRICT BILL.

First Meeting Of the Conferees Was
Held Today.
The first conference on the District ap-
preparation bill was held today. No agree
ment was reached, and several meetings
will probably be held before a report is
made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

Movements Of Naval Vessels.
The cruiser Atlanta left New Orleans
yesterday for Matches. The battle ship
Oregon has left Yokohama for Woosung.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-18

HAMBURG. February 1G-Arrived, Blu
cher. from New York.
LIVERPOOL, February "a - Arrived.
oceanic, from New York.