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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
THE INDIANoLA POST OFFICE.
Will Be Reopened if Intimidation is
Not Resumed.

Senator McLaurin of Mississippi today
conferred with Postmaster General Payne
on the situation at IDdianola Miss, where
antagonism to the negro postmaster. Sub
sequently Senator McLaurin stated that he
believed the Office would be reopened this
week. Mr.. Payne said that the Office will
be recpened if there is no intimidation of
the postmaster.
Should the President desire to proceed
criminally against any Of the citizens of
Indianola the Attorney General is ready to
supply the law for the case. Tie law under
which such prosecutions could be made is
section 551S Of the revised statutes, and
conspire to prevent by force, intimidation,
etc, any person from accepting or holding
an Office Of trust Or place of confidence
under the United States, or shall try to
induce any officer or officers to leave any
state or territory, district; or place where
his duties as such officer are required to be
performed or to njure his person or prop
erty on account Of his lawful performance
of the duties of his office, each person shall
be punished by fine Of not less than $500,
more than 5000, or by Imprisonment
with or without hard labor for not less than
six months or more than six years, or both
fine and imprisonment.
This statute was enacted at the beginning
of the civil war and amended in 1871 IN the
in hand, 1t Is believed, and IL the facts are
as the President and the, Attorney General
have heard them the postmaster was pre-
vented from performing@t duties OF her
office through Intimidation, the persons SO
intimidating her can be prooseded against.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
WILL RETIRE THIS YEAR.
Officers Who Will Give Up Active Ser
vice in Army and Nayv.

Following are the retirements in the army
on account of age during the year 1903:
Lieut. Col l.. G. Hennssee, 9TH Cavalry
January 16; Col. L. S. Babbtt ordnance
department, February IS; Col Charles L.
Davis. 9th Infantry, February p; Col ]. p.
Farley, ordnance department, March 9;
Lieut.. Col. A. L. Varney, ordnance depart
ment. April 5; Maj. Gen. r. P. Hughes
April IL; Col. ]. l. Rodgers, artillery corps,
April Is; Col John V. Furey quartermasters s
department. May %; Maj. Charles Newbold,
pay department, June %; Col. G. A. Good
ale, 17th Infantry, July 4; Gen NJ 1. I,ud-
ington, quartermaster general, July IL; Col.
Tully McCrea, artillery corps, July %;
Lieut.. Col. w. P. Vose. artillery corps. July
II; Maj. Gen. G. w. Davis, July 25; Lieut..
Col. ); W: Reilly. ordnance department, Au-
gust =; Col. j. b. Rawles. artillery corps,
August 4: Lieut.. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, Au-
gust 8; Col. Henry Lippincott medical de-
partment, September %; Col. S. NJ Mans
neid' corps or engineers, September D; Maj.
october Is; Gen. H. c. Hasbrouck, Octo-
ber 26; Lieut.. Col. ]. A. Kress, ordnance
department, November 4; Col p j. A.
Cleary, medical department, November q
erals department, November DO Lieut. Col
George w. Baird. pay department Decem-
Der ID: Col: 7. A. Baldwin, 7th Cavalry,
December 81
Ahe Aoiio"ih die the TetlTementS IN the
Navy during 1903: Rear Admiral G. W.
Melville, January 10; Rear Admiral George
c. Remey, August 10; Rear Admiral Silas
Casey, September IL; Capt. Charles R.
Rocker (chsef engineer), September D;
Rear Admiral Louis Kempff, October IL,
and Rear Admiral G. w. Summer, Decem-
Der 81, among the line officers; Medical Di-
rector j. A. Hawke. January 81, and Med
lcal Director j. B. Parker, June 90 among
medical officers; Pay Director A. W. Bacon,
January 3; Rear Admiral Kenny, January
ID and Pay Director w. ]. Thomson, April
-, among pay officers; Chaplain A. Meal
lister, March 2; Chief Boatswain B. H.
Smith, February %; Chief Gunner William
Halford, August 1S The only retirement
In the marine corps during 1903 is that of
its commandant, Gen. Charles Haywood, on
October &
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
RESPONSES NOT RECEIVED.
Allies Not Heard From Regarding
CaStro's Proposition.

The responses of the allied powers to
President Castro's last proposition to SUBJ
nit FeneZuela's case to the arbitration of
The Hague have not yet been received
Considering the Importance of the subject
and the fact that time is required to eff
feet perfect understanding among the al
lies this is not surprising, but the officials
here confidently expect that the answer
will not be much longer delayed, as a con-
tinuance of the present state of affairs en-
the Venezuelan coast is not viewed with
satisfaction here. The blockade is under
stood to be working injury to American in
terests, therefore the desire is strong to
the protocol which will include a provision
for the termination of the blockade speedily
agreed upon. 1t is not doubted that the
protocol will contain such a provision, for
no one here is willing to admit the posi-
biity of the continuance of that restric-
tion on trade after its necessity has dsap-
peared. Mr.. Bowen's advices from Caracas
show that conditions there are very much
disturbed; that internal revolutionary
troubles have intensified and that President
Castro is sorely beset
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05

estimated will amount to from 20 to 25 per
cent, will all go to the American working
man In some form other.
The statement that the ship yards of the
country were all too crowded with work to
take on extra orders has been absolutely
discredited. as the Newport News yard has
capacity for additional work This same
condition prevails at the Cramps yard, at
Fore River. at Camden and other sufficient
ly equipped plants, while the settlement of
tn. -ecent labor troubles at San Francisco
will make 1t possible to consider the ship
yards In that city as available for addition
al construction. AS to the manufacture of
armor plates. the output for many months
has been considerably in excess of the con-
tract. and this could be increased, according
to reliable authority
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
MR.. BRoDERICK MARRIES.
British War Secretary Weds Miss
Madeline Stanley in London.

LONDON. January 5.-Mr. Broderick, the
war secretary, and Madeline Stanley,
daughter of Lady Jane Jeune, were married
at St. Georges Church. Hanover Square this
afternoon. The scene was brilliant and the
church was crowded with fashionable peo-
Pile Premier Balfour was the best man.
The bride, who was given away by her
stepfather Justice Jeune. was supported
by seven bridesmaids. There were upward
of 600 present King Edward gave mas
sive silver gilt inkstand bearing the royal
arms.
Among the guests in the church were
Princess Christian, the Duke of Cambridge,
Lord Lansdowre and other members of the
cabinet, Lord and Lady Roberts. Sir Henry
and Lady Stanley and Mr. White. the
United States charge d'affaires Public in
terest in the event was marked by the
crowd outside which was great that peo-
pie broke through the police lines and al
most mobbed the carriages containing JUS
tice Jeune and the bride, in their anxiety
to see. the latter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05

as consular and diplomatic officer, he
having filled the office Of United States con-
suit at St. Etienne, France. and minister to
Venezuela and Portugal.
Mr.. Bryan, who has made an excellent
impression in Brazil, is one of the few off,
GERS in the service of the United States who
is acquainted with tho Portuguese lam
guage, and his assignment to Portugal a
mission of equal rank with Switzerland 10
both acceptable to him transfer to the
mother country of Brazil and Offering an
excellent fe-L for his special usefulness.
Extensive Changes in September.
These changes are made possible in con-
sequence of the extensive diplomatic revo-
luton that took place last September. Mr..
Bryan, then minister to Brazil. was named
as minister to Switzerland, and Mr. Arthur
S. Hardy, then minister Switzerland, was
made minister to Spain, to succeed Mr..
Bellamy Storer, transferred to be ambas-
sador at St. Petersburg, in place of Mr..
Tower, who went to Berlin to succeed Am
bassador Andrew D. White. resigned.
Mr.. Hardy sailed from New York a few
days ago for Switzerland to present his let
tiers of recall, and when that is done he
will 60 to Madrid according to the original
program. Mr.. Bryan. although appointed
and confirmed to be United States minister
to Switzerland. has never yet been able to
occupy that post and will not, OF course.
now do so. He is now in this country. and
will go hence directly to Lisbon to fll Mr..
Loomis' place.
Dr. Hill does not expect to leave his post
here for several weeks. and when he does
he will do so with the regret of Secretary
Hay and his colleagues. for he has, as the
Secretary freely admits, been of almost
inestimable service to the department dur
ing the momentous happenings OF the last
four years, owing to his profound knowl-
edge of diplomacy as a profession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
GEN. HAsBRoUcK RETIREs.
Gives Up Active Service After Forty
Years

Gen. Henry c. Hasbrouck, who was re-
Gently promoted from colonel of artillery to
brigader general was placed on the retired
list of the army today on his own applica-
tion after forty years service. His last
active service was in command of the post
of Fort Adams, r. 1. He graduated from
the Military Academy in the class of 1861
and served through the civil war in the ar
tillery arm, reaching the grade of colonel
of the 7th Artillery in February, 1899. He
was a brigadier general of volunteers dur
ing the Spanish war. He is native or
New York. 1t is expected that the vacancy
in the list of brigadier generals caused by
his retirement will be filled tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
They Want Two Judicial Districts.

Senate.
They Want Two Judicial Districts.
Representative Burlsett of Nebraska
talked with the President today about the
desire of members Of Congress of that
state to secure division of the state into
two judicial districts for court purposes. A
bill to create two federal districts IN the
state and for the appointment of a new
Judge will be pushed by the Nebraska dele
CATION. If it does not become law during
this Congress, it will be taken up in the
next and pushed to a vote then.
Representative Blackburn Of North Caro-
lima called on the President.
Hunting for Consulate.
Representative Douglass of New York
called on the President today with Freder-
lex b. Hyde, young man Of New York.
who wants to enter the consular service
The President said he would consider the
name of Mr.. Hyde in connection with q
consulate when there should be a vacancy
Representative Littauer of New York had
an interview with the President as to sew
eral New York matters. Mr.. Littauer has
just come to Washington from New York.
Senators Kean and Dryden of New Jer-
sey, Aldrich of Rhode Island and Foraker
Of Ohio. were among the callers who saw
the President
Bishop Grant, colored, of Georgia, paid
his respects, but said he had nothing po-
litical to discuss with the chief executive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
ANTITRUST LEGISLATION.
Senator McCumber Would Prohibit the
Watering of Stock.

Senator McCumber of North Dakota after
reading the Hoar antitrust bill stated his
views on 1t TO Star reporter today.
"Of course it may be said that all legal
authority contained in this BILL" said Mr.
McCumber, "is derived from the interstate
commerce clause of the Constitution. That
clause has already been extended by Iudi-
cial construction far beyond the limit of
its first intent Having abandoned the leg
islative intent, one can scarcely say what
shall be the limit for further advancement
But referring especially to section of the
bill introduced by Senator Hoar, and which
prevents corporation from selling any ar
ticle for less than its accustomed price 1t
is serious question whether We are not
going beyond any authority based on this
interstate commerce clause. AS l remem-
ber. several of the decisions under the Sher-
man law injunctionS were sustained upon
the ground that the particular contracts
operated to prevent natural competition.
This section of Senator Hoar'S bill would
seem TO swing around to the other side and
actually prevent competition by depriving
the corporation OF the right to undersell its
competitor. Underselling is the very basis
Of competition. and II one may undersell SO
to get portion of the business of his
competitor. 1t is difficult to understand how
he could not continue for the purpose of
securing the whole of It. But, as l have
said, this clause of the interstate commerce
law has already been construed so as to
give Congress complete control over any
matter affecting even in a slight degree in
terstate commerce. Hence l would not
wish TO say at this time that such power
could not be exercised for the purpose OF
preventing one business from driving an
other out of the field of commerce.
II note that the third section applies only
TO corporations companies or associations
whose stockholders are not personally liza
BILE for their debts. can see no good reason
why any distinction should be made be-
tween corporations OF this nature and other
corporations, partnerships or individuals.
II seems to me that the light of publicity
should shine brightly into the business
OF one concern as another
What is your idea as to what should be
done for the further regulation of the
trusts?' Senator McCumber was asked.
II can only say generally" he replied,
that the conditions not only in this coun-
try, but in the world demand today the
greatest production with the least amount
of expense or labor. and that this can be
secured only by the honest cooperation of
great amount of capital. Therefore we
should do nothing to discourage the invest
ment OF capital in any business industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
ONLY TWO APPEARED.
Meeting of Mr.. Littlefeld's Subcom-
mittee Postponed.

Interest in antitrust legislation, so far as
the Littlefield subcommittee is concerned,
seems to be on the wane. Mr.. Littlefield
some days ago had a call issued for a meet
ing at 1890 o'clock this morning When
that hour arrived no one of the members
had put in an appearance except Mr.. Little
field. Later Mr. Powers of Massa chusetts
dropped In, but as no else came the
meeting was postponed until tomorrow
There are twenty-five bills pending before
this committee, but since Senator Hoar has
entered the field as trust regulator doubts
are expressed by members that anything
will come from the House committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05

Office. excepting Mr.. Seward. and during a
period Of exceptional diplomatic activity
which has required his close attention TO
the business Of the department. The as
signment to Switzerland is understood to be
pleasing to him not only for personal and
family reasons, his children being at pres
ent at school in Lausanne. but because the
post affords>excel,ent opportunities for the
prosecution Of certain special work in which
he is deeply interested.
Minister Loomis' Career.
Mr.. Loomis comes to the Department Of
State well qualified for the duties of
sistant secretary, not only by his extensive
acquaintance with public life as former
journalist and editor, but by his experience
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
Naval Oriieras

Lieut.. w. H. G.. Bullard has been ordered
to the Naval Academy. Annapolis, Nd.
Ensign w. v. Tomb haaabeen granted
three months. sick leave.
Ensign S. w. Bryant. fromathe Nashville
to the Machias
Acting Boatswain P.sFechter from the
Iowa to the naval station, San Juan.
Bqatswain A. Rettigs fromsthe Marcellus
to the naval station, Ssn juan.
Boatswain G. B. Monerief, from the Mar
cellus to the Prairie.
Lieut.. v. Blue, from the cammand Of the
Hist to home.
Lieut. w. W. Buchanan, from the Prai-
rie to command of the Hfst.a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05

We should do everything possible to pre-
vent the power of great combinations from
being exercised so as to injuriously affect
the people. l believe that If We can pass
legislation which will prohibit the watering
of Stock so that the dividends that are to
be declared and should be declared on all
investments will be in just proportion to
the capital invested, and in addition pass
legislation necessary to prevent exorbitant
charges, we can safely leave all the rest to
competition
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
Army ORDERS

Second Lieutenant James r. Moxley,
Philippine Scouts, now at the general hos
pital at Fort Bayard. N. M. has been hon.
orably discharged to take effect February
10 next
Leaves of absence have been granted as
follows: First Lieutenant L. j. Van Schaick,
9th Infantry. three months: First Lieuten-
months extension; Second Lieutenant e.
II. Wagner, 17th infantry. onh months ex-
tension: q Second EjeHtenAnt VIM. e. Gill
more, 1v.h InfantrE, np g months extension; /;
Second Lieutenant Robert G. Caldwell, 18th
Infantry, one m0l5thiS extension.
Contract Surge0n.Iouis A. Thompson. at
Fort Thomas. KY, has been ordered to his
home at Dayton. Ohio. Ser annulment OF
contract
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
LIEUT.. ABBoTT's ACQUITTAL.
Gen. Randall Expresses Surprise at tn,
Verdict of the Court

The record of the case of Lieut. John w.
c. Abbott, Artillery Corps, has been re-
ceived at the War. Department. This officer
was tried by court-martial at Vancouver
barracks on charges of neglect of duty and
with suffering prisoner committed to his
charge to escape. He was acquitted by the
court, but the proceedings of the court were
disapproved by Gen. Randall, commanding
the department of the Columbia, who was
the reviewing authority.
Gen. Randall said he could not conceive
how court the majority of the members
having seen long service, could arrive at its
findings in this case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
Death Of Major Mitchell.

The adjutant general is informed that
Major George Mitchell. U. S. A., retired,
died at New Orleans Friday. Major
Mitchell was a veteran Of the civil war. In
which he served as captain Of the United
States Veteran Infantry. and was retired
as major Of the ID Artillery in March. 1898.
on account of disabilities incurred in the
line OF duty. He was a native Of Connec-
ticut and was q member Of the Cosmos
Club Of this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
NEXT JOINT MANEUVERS.
Board Charged. With Preparations
Meets at Fort Monroe.

The board which has been charged with
the preliminary preparations for the army
and navy joint maneuvers next summer
will reconvene at Fort Monroe today. The
sessions which the board has held at that
place have not resulted in the selection OF
a theater Of operations. This will be the
first duty of the board. Col. ]. p. Story OF
the artillery is president Of the board.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
IMPORTANT CHANGES
Francis B. LOOMS Gees to
State Department.
TO SUCCEED DIR, HILL
LATTER WILL BE THE MINISTER
TO SWITZERLAND
Charles Page Bryan Will Take the
Mission to Portugal Instead
of Switzerland.

DR.. David Jayne Hill, assistant secretary
of state, has been selected az minister to
Switzerland. MIR. Francis B. Loomis. now
minister to Portugal. will succeed DR.. Hill
at the State Department, and Mr. Charles
Page Bryan, who had been appointed to
the Switzerland mission, will go to the Lis
bon post instead
Dr. Hill has held the office of assistant
secretary Of state for a longer time than
any of his twenty four predecessors In that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
Transfers Of Rear Admirals.

The vacancy created by the recent de-
tachment of Rear Admiral Yates Stirling
from command of the Puget Sound navy
yard is to be filled by the transfer of Rear
Admiral Louis Kempff from his present
assignment as commander of the naval de-
fense district of the Pacific. to which duty,
1t is understood, the Secretary Of the Navy
will order Rear Admiral Silas Casey, re-
Gently detached from command Of the Pa
off
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
A Million Pies.

"A few years ago we were
baking a few pies on a gas
stove. Now we bake a million
pies year. This growth is due
to the merits of our pies and the
merit of The Star advertising"
says the manager OF Holmes
Homemade Pie Bakery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
MR.. BEACH's NOMINATION.
Consideration Postponed by the Com
mittee for a Week,

The Senate committee on the judiciary
met today and it was agreed that the
nomination Of Morgan H. Beach to be
United States attorney for the District of
Columbia should go over until the next
meeting of the committee one week hence
There was no understanding of any kind IN
relation to the final disposition Of that
nomination.
The committee spent most of the morning
in discussing the House bill to establish
a system of bankruptcy throughout the
United States, but the bill was not dis
posed of.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
Sultan of Morocco May Abdicate.

MADRID. January IA special dispatch
from Tangier says the Sultan Of Morocco
is disposed to abdicate in favor of his
brother Mulai Mohammed, who is acclaim
ed whenever he appears in the streets of
FeZ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
IN JUSTICE GRAY's MEMORY.
Resolution of the Bar Presented to Su.
preme Court.

In the Supreme Court today Attorney
General Knox presented the resolution re-
Gently adopted by the bar of the court in
commemoration of the services of the late
Justice Horace Gray. In presenting the
resolutions the Attorney General delivered
a eulogy on Justice Gray, saying that his
opinions would long survive him and re-
main a monument to his memory. He
moved that the resolutions be spread upon
the minutes of the court.
Chief Justice Fuller responded for the
court,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
To Destroy the Locusts.

The Philippine commission at Manila has
recently passed an act providing a loan Of
81 600 to the province of R:zal for the pu--
pose of destroying the locusts now rayaging
the rice fields of that province. Scientific
measures have been adopted for the de-
struction of the pest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
THE DISTRICT BILL.
Consideration of the Measure Will Be
Resumed Tomorrow,

The consideration of the District appro-
priation bill will be resumed before the sub
committee of the House appropriations
committee at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Members of the school board and Of the
board of charities will be heard. Mr.. Theo-
dore w. Noyes has been invited to present
the needs of the Public Library.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
Died After Making Speech.

WOONSOCKET. r. l.. January 5-Just as
he resumed his seat at the conclusion of a
speech accepting the presidency Of the
Woonsocket board Of aldermen Emmanuel
l.. Simmons expired in his chair today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
More Land for Military Academy.

Secretary Root has asked Congress for the
necessary authority fo- the purchase of ad-
ditional land adjoining the military reserya-
ton at West Point on the southwest which
Is required in connection with the proposed
Improvement Of the institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05
Steamship Arrivals,

At New York. Measaba from London.
Palatia from Genoa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-05

to be somewhat cold to the proposition, but
would veto the omnibus bill now before the
Senate.