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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
WYNNE A WITNESS.
First Assistant Postmaster General
Testifies in Frauds Trial.

First Assistant Postmaster General Rob-
ert j. Wynne was the lastswitness of the
day in the Upton and fMcGregor trial at
Baltimore yesterday. He took the stand
shortly after B o'clock, court continuing in
session later than usual so as to enable
him to conclude in order that he might not
be compelled to appear again today, when
he will act as Postmaster General in the
absence of that official
Mr.. Wynne was asked by the district at
torney to identify the warrants for the
purchase of the pouches bought from Chas.
H. smith, the local dealer who it is claim
ed, was associated with UPTON and Nc
Gregor in the alleged conspiracy
Witness explained the process of signing
letters In vogue at the department. and, I'M
der questioning, said all letters that came
to him initiated "A. W. NJ" meaning Au-
gust w. Macien, the official Immediately
under him, were signed by him without
question, and that he never read them
MI. Rose. district attorney, -endeavored to
snow by this testimony that McGregor or
any mead or department could thus rush
through matter in which he was especial
ly interested without discovery.
10 TINS line OF questioning Mr.. William S.
Bryan, 1r., raised strenuous objections, and
IN most cases was oveFruled by Judge Nor
ris
Mr.. Bryan's objections and the excep-
tons which nearly always followed served
10 punctuate the proceedings, which were
remarkable as showing the completeness
with which the evidence against the ac-
cused had been worked UP and the extra
ordinary skill employed in marshaIing data
to bear on every point
Mr. H. Conquest Clark, acting superin-
tendent of free delivery in the absence of
Mr.. Machen. testified to having signed let
tiers ordering pouches
He went into explanations that he did not
question the contents of a letter which he
signed, providing 1t was properly marked
with initials, and did not give much encour-
agement to the plea of the defense that I'M
der no circumstances could McGregor had
he desired, have gotten through orders for
pouches that were not needed.
Mr.. Bryan had explained that the postal
law held the head of that branch of the de-
partment, the first assistant postmaster
general, responsible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
BELL WARNS BRIrIsHERs.
Predicts Extensive Dumping of Ameri-
can Goods in England.

cablegram from London last night SAYS:
The Board of Trade Journal for, December
prints warning to British manufacture
from Seymour Bell, the British commercial
agent in the United States. prophesying an
extensive invasion of the British markets
by American firms in the near future Mr..
Bell writes that the decreasing demand In
the United States for many classes Of man
ufactured goods indicates that American
firms will soon be looking abroad for mar
kets in which to dispose of their surplus
products at almost any price.
1T will be well. thereforesn says Mr. Bell.
Ito bring before British msnufacturers and
shippers in an unmistakabie manner the
progress made in recent years by Ameri-
can exporters In securing a hold on the
markets within the British possessions, par
ticularly for certain classes of goods which
could be manufactured In the united king
DOM.
Mr.. Bell asserts that the great extension
of their plants by American manufacturers
In recent years was necessitated by the
home demand, which has already begun to-
fall OF. and hence he forecasts an extern
sive dumping of American goods in Brit
ish markets. He sayssthat wiIflesthe total
of American exports during the past year
has decreased 4.6 per cent American exports
to the British possessions have increa sed II
per cent and this. Mr. Bell adds. is decid-
eddy larger increase than is shown In the
statements of exports from the united king
dom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

cal trading ground, desiring to find there a
remunerative market for their leading sta
pies and equally DESTROYS of buying there
the manufactured articles and other neces-
sites needed in the development of their
country. The Cuban people are hoping and
trusting that reciprocal trade relations be-
tween the two countries will soon become a
reality, thereby giving a stimulus to the
present and prospective industries of Cuba,
which thus far since the achievement of
their political independence has been dis
tinctly lacking. do not wish to be under
stood as saying that the island was in a
prosperous condition during the later years
Of Spanish rule, but certain privileges ac-
corded Cuban products while Cuba re-
manned colony of Spain terminated when
the political separation took place. and the
people now turn to the United States as
their natural coadjutor in their efforts to
place the Industries of their country upon
firmer and more prosperous basis than
they have ever been in the past"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
SAYS HE CHANGED LAW
DIR. DESVERNENIE TESTIFIES
AGAINST GEN. WOOD.
Declares That the Latter Controlled the
Judges in the Prosecution Of
E. G. Rathbone.

At the afternoon session of the Senate
committee on military affairs yesterday
the only witness heard was DIR. Pablo
Desvernenie, who was secretary of finance
under the administration of General Brooke
as governor general, and later attorney for
Mr. Rathbone. DIR. Desvernenie's testimony
related entirely to the Instructions given to
the court by General Wood. He charged
that General Wood had changed laws of
Cuba in order to admit ex-parte evidence in
the postal cases. r-tr
The modification of the principles of
Cuban criminal proceedings. which was
said to have been particularly detrimental
to the interests of Mr.. Rathbone, DR.. Des-
vernen:e declared was made in an order is
sued by General Wood on April So 1870.
The effect of the order, said the witness,
was to revert to laws in force under the
regime of colonial Spain, thirty years be-
fore.
According to the testimony of Dr. Des-
vernene the orders made by General Wood
were issued to the Judge of instructions,
whom Wood could remove at pleasure. The
witness declared that the order was in vio-
latiOn of penal statutes and the rights OF
parties interested in the postal cases AS
an Illustration of the powers of General
Wood under the il.tary government, the
witness said that General Wood in one
case removed a judge of first instance in
one of the high courts, and also three of
the associate judges of one section of the
court. AS a cause of removal 1t was said
the judges had not complied with the law
modified by General Wood
The removal, said DIR. Desvernenie, was
made over the protest of the bar associa-
ton, a corporation having specific official
powers. The association declared the re-
movals unwarranted, and in consolation
or to appease its anger General Wood ap-
pointed the deposed judges to positions on
the board of trustees Of the bar associa-
ton.
DIR. Desvernenie declared that under the
law in force at the time General Wood be-
came governor general eX-parte evidence
was not admissible in trials, but declared
that General Wood had made the amend
ment which abrogated statutes and enact
ed new law, and said this opened the
door to eX-parte evidence.
Another charge made by DR. Desvernenie
was that some of the judges who tried the
postal cases We're not named by General
Brooke In the order creating the courts
but that they owed their appointments to
General Wood; that Rathbones counsel
never understood that ex-parte evidence
was to be admitted in the trials, and that
General Woods construction, even of his
amended law, was In .contraventon of ex-
listing statutes. The witness declared that
General Woods orders to the Judge of
first instance had the effect of controlling
judicial powers and made, General Wood
the court of last appeal unto himself The
witness also asserted tllat the bond exacted
III the Rathhone case Mas excessive and
unwarranted by law
The committee adjourned to meet again
Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
COMPETITION WITH EUROPE.
Trade Of Cuba a Prize for Which We
Must Work

United States Consul Baehr at Cienfuegos
has made report in regard to the compe-
tition between Europe and America for the
trade Of Cuba.
referring" he says, ito the question Of
competition between American and Euro
pean houses for the trade Of Latin America,
am informed by an intelligent business
man Of this city that while European houses
frequently give longer credits than their
American competitors; they require much
longer time to fill an order, and that their
prices. based on extended credits. are not on
the whole as advantageous to the Cuban
merchant as the cash prices and short
credit system Of the Americans.
Speaking with reference to the alleged
deficiencies In American methods of pack
ing goods for shipment to the West Indies,
this gentleman tells me that although there
Is yet room for Improvement along this line,
American goods are almost invariably
packed with greater care and received in
better condition than those from Germany
and other European countries.
IT think I am safe in saying that nine
tenths of the merchants and planters Of
Cuba regard the United States az. their loei-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
JAMES L. BLAIR INDICTED.
Former Counsel for Worlds Fair Faces
Charges of Forgery

dispatch from st. Louis last night
says:
The October grand jury today returned
two indictments against James L. Blair.
former general counsel of the worlds fair.
each charging forgery in the first degree.
Each Indictment is based on the alleged
forgery by Blair of deed of trust to se-
cure loan from the estate Of Peter Blow
Of St Louis, of which he, as trustee. had
charge
One indictment alleges that on December
10. 1896, Blair filed for record forged deed
in favor of Michael OLaughlin and his
wife, Johanna. to Louis A. Meyer for sI2.-
600. Seven notes and property near Hath
and Spruce streets were given as security.
The other indictment charges that On
July 10. 1895. Blair filed forged deed for
$4,000 In favor of Elizabeth and John
Dwyer, and the st. Louis Trust Company
their agent. to Otto L. Mersmer. 1t COW
cred eleven notes and property at 7th ard
Pine streets. The indictments also charge
Blair with forgery Of the seal of the ST.
Louis recorder of deeds.
Blair gave bond In the sum Of $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

sailing daily. and the schedule OF closlngs is ar
overland transit For the week ending, December
8, 1905, the last connecting closes Will be made
from the MAIN OFFICE follows:
TRANSATLANTIC MAILS.
FltlDA1-l0 AT II NJ for AZORES ISLANDS.
per IS Romantic, from Boston. Cel At 6:O5 PM
for IRELAND, per SIS. Etruria. from New York
must be directed Per SIS. Etruria'' Ia At 7:15
7 NJ for EUROPE, per Philadelphia, from
for ITALY direct, per SIS priHz Adeibert, from
New York; Mall must be directed per SIS. Prinz
Adelbert." tcl At 11;25 PM. for SCOTLAND di-
rect; per SIS; Astoria. from New York. Mail must
be directed rec Per SIS; Astoria" (cl At II % PM.
York. Mail must be directed Per SIS Finland
MAILS FOR SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA.
WEST INDIES, ETC.
FRIDAY-(el At sos Pm. for NEwroUND-
LAND, per SIS. Sicilian, from Philadelphia taJ At
40 N for fRAzIL, per SIS Tennyson, from
TINE tRUGUAY and PARAGUAY must be direct
e ed n, S. Tennyso1 tc At LIS Pm for
from New York. Mail for SAvANiI.I.A and CAR
IAGENA must be directed Per Maracafbo
Ponce, from New York via san Juan. &c, II II %
Pm: for FORTUNE ISLAND, JAMAICA sAVA.
Valencia. from New York :IaiI for COSTA RIGA
must be directed Per SIS. Valencia" (cl 1t Ii :25
SIS kor9na; from New York. Mail for GREN-
ADA ana TRINIDAD must be directed per
korona.,' tc) At 11:25 Pm. for HAITI, per SIS
Gao, VENEZUELA, TRINIDAD, BRITISH and
DUTCH GUIANA must be directed per s.s Or
ante Nassau (c) AT II % L. NJ. for ARGENTINE
URUGUAY and PARAGUAY, per SIS Soldier
FRINGE, from New York (cl At IL 20 PM for
BERMUDA. MARTINIQUE, GUADELOUPE BAR
EADoS and DUTCH GUIANA: per SIS. piemonte
from New York. Mail for TRINIDAD must be
directed Per PIemonte." (e) At ,1:25 PM
for YUCATAN, per SIS. TJomo. from New York via
Progreso. Mall must be directed per SIS Tiomo "
(c) At IL % PM for NEWFOUNDLAND, per SIS
Rosalind from New York.
CUBA MAILS close here at 300 NJ daily ex.
cept Sundays and Mondays via Port Tampa Fla
SATURDAYS; and at 300 ? NJ. Sundays and Mon
days, via Miami, Fla
MEXICO, overland, unless specially addressed for
dispatch by steamers sailing from New York close
here daily at 1905 IN. ~ and 1000 PM (h
Mails for NEWFOUNDLAND, by rail to North
Sydney and thence via steamer. close here daily.
except Sundays at 1900 NJ. Id. and on SUNDAYS
at II 80 AN; (k), the connecting closes being en-
Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays
Mails for JAMAICA by rail to Boston and thence
via steamer, close here every Tuesday at IL 100 NJ
(d) alsc by rail TO Philadelphia mails closing here
every Wednesday at II :25 pm tc)
Mails for MlQUELON, by rail to Boston and
thence via steamer, close here daily exceut Sun
days. at 1900 NJ Id. and Sundays at IL $50
AM (kl o'
Malls for BELIZE PUERTO CoRTEz and
GUATEMALA. by rail TO New Orleans and thence
via steamer. close here daily at 1905 NJ tf1 and
1000 PM. (h) the connecting closes being on Mon
days.
Mails for COSTA RIGA. by rail to New Orleans
and thence via steamer, close here daily at 1905
An. o. and 1000 PM (hl. the connecting closes
being on Tuesdays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
TRANSPACIFIC MAILS.

NEW ZEALAND. NEW CALEDONIA, FIJI FIJI
SAMOA and HAWAII. via San Francisco, close
sive for dispatch per SIS Ventura (ol y
ys except mails for West australia
CONVEX and victoria b. c. close here daly al ao
Pm. up to December IA. inclusive, for dispatch
CHINA and JAPAN. via Seattle. close here daily
a: $50 Pm. up to December 8. inclusive. for dis
p' carS Rsr 81 iaf aysdes HA 3S and
ISLANDS, via San Francisco. close here daily at
$3.50 PM up to December I. Inclusive. FOR dis.
HAWAII. via San Francisco close here daily at
$50 PM up TO December r. Inclusive. for ais.
pso5afnI I "a. JAPAN, HAWAII and PHILIPPINE Is
LANDS, via San Francisco close here daily al q. al
Pm. up to December IL. inclusive. for dispatch
CHINA and JAPAN. via Vancouver and Victoria
B. G.: close here daily at $3.50 Pm. up to Decen.
India. Merchandise for the U. s. Postal Agen. "
at Shanghai. China. cannot be forwarded via
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. via San Francisco. close
here daily at $3.50 Pm. up to December "a. in
TaT and 6ipsih 81 TfaRsRSs 90
Francisco. close here daily at $50 Pm. mp 10
January !. inclusive. for dispatch per SIS. Mari
NoTE.-Mails for COCHIN CHINA are dIspatc,.
Ell to New York. N. Y. for connection with Euro
Unless otherwise addressed. WEST AUSTRALIA
NAILS win he dispatched via Europe. and those
LANDS via San Francisco. Cai-the quickest
routes Mails FOX the. the PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
se 4 the are fs assaeS Sss vs
s1R NAILS esse at the MAIN
EIcE as follows: tal At $3.50 PM same day;
day. ID at $50 AM same day. ss at f s4s s PM
rM sam same day; q, at s;41 Pm. previous day;
y no2s ~ JOHN 4. MERRITT. Postmaster.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
Corbin Banqueted in New York.

A dispatch from New York last night
says: The military order of the Loyal Le-
gion held banquet at Delmonico's, at
which the principal guest was Major Gem
eral M c. Corbin, U. s. A., who read a
paper on the general staff of the regular
army. giving the history of its formation in
this country as we'll as in many European
countries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
Local License Controls Use canteen.

A dispatch from Bath. N. Y, last night
says: Attorney General Cunneen handed
down an interesting ruling. in which he
decides that the canteen in the State Home
for Soldiers and Sailors here is subject to
the town license laws. The town recently
voted no license. and the question Of the
status OF the canteen at the home came up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
From Printers Ink.

From Printers Ink.
"The Washington Evening
Star is generally considered one
of the ten or twelve choicest
advertising mediums that can
be named among all the
dailies published throughout the
United States"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

1t matters little what it is that you want
whether situation or a servant-a
want ad. in The Star will reach the per-
son who can fill your need.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
I he
Washington School
For Bows

SGO1 WISCONSIN AVE. CTerDallytown Road.)
LOUIS LEvERETT HOOPER, AN, Head Master.
Advisory Board: Jus. Brewer. Mr.. C. c. Glover.
Sen Hoar Com mcfarland, Col. Wright. Splen-
did location. Country advantages. Very accessible
from all parts of the city. Experienced Faculty.
One teacher for every five boys. Special course
MAPPED out for each pupil. Commodious building,
lew and well equipped. The boys health a subject
Of special attention. Every facility for exercise
and sport Splendid gymnasium and athletic
gioCnd of many acres. Private golf links. Day
and boarding departments. Pupils of any age re-
celNed. Parents cordially invited TO visit the
school Year Book at leading book stores and
hotels. se12-tf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04

am the Dancing Man you have dancing through all the
newspapers Wherever you circle and ALL
Hand any nesdeaer get twenty
Golfers fifteen Only Holmes knows my
real meaning He will tell you all about in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-04
FOREIGN POSTAL SERVICE.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., POST OFFICE NOTICE.
Should be ready daily, changes may
any time.
FOREIGN MAILS are dispa tched to the ports of
sailing daily, and the schedule of closings Is
ranged on the presumption of their uninterrupted
overland transit. For the week ending December
8, 1905 the last connecting closes Will be made
from the MAIN OFFICE. follows:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-23
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

New York, Dec. ea.-F1our-Receipts Sc. es7:
exports $3.50; inactive. but sustained at old
Cornmeai steaay. Rye steady; No. 2 Western
62.sc T.. b. atioat Barley dun. Mheat.-ke.
sea s2s.e We elevator ana ss.sc aioat No
Northern Duluth 95lsc 4. o.. ID. afioat; No.
r naEs fafy sseaay day at about o
prices. Early war runois were later disposed
of by closing advances In consois. and export
ers Withdrew from the cash market. A heavy
Southwest movement. favorable weather. and
ST. ioie The close. however was STEADY at
a partial &c net aeciins May s. ll-lease lriee
s.ssss sss' closed va Gorn SsUs sS
exports 81; spot qnie.; 10. red Doc elevate to-
Wv White 53c. Option market was negl-,,a and
snade easier on big receipts. easier cables,
me e n Msa's ower aha May sn sa s closed ss
Dec. 51isH5lisc. closing ol.sc. oats-heceipts
81 800 exports ports 2; .pos st.ady No While 5ie
4is.c; No. white i.iagl2lse: rk., white 40
sS hsef Sat sheaer peked
hams legs1V4c. Lard steady; refined Iu.et; PORK
s.eaay aioW s firm city Sc sountrs ssg p,
Chicago. Dec. z2.-Casn hour dun and p.ices
easy. MneataNo; spring is@ssc; 70: 3 soc;
yellow 4sisc. Uats-No 2 &c: No. white A;a
u5iSc. Rye-No.. 2 asd5slsc. BarleynGood feea-
Seeds-trine timothy sz.yu Clover. contract
grace, sn.z5. Erovisions-Mess pork, per eo.
snort RIBS sides ,iooose) $685.; snort clear
sides (bNd) s6.25us.5i.s. W nisky, OASIS OF
Kansas City, Dec. 22-wheat-Dec. ss,ic;
May ss9sc: cash No. 2 hard ts,sui.c: No. eo.z
s.stssc: 30. ; lsuslc. Corn-Dec. 37ac; May
s...c: cash NO. = mixed sac; No. wiite ..Se
49, is choice ,i prairie s5aai.75 RycNo 24s'se:
lS,Ooo. shipments-wheat 1860; corn $500;
Mlnneapolls MINI, Dec, 2;mwheatSSn ne /;
hard s;sse 10 NSEtnesn si!s ss So t North
f First g rsstnt so sqEths seeona
40: first clears Ss.soa3:40 second clears 3. 30
az IRA. isran in st bulk Sl ,ks,, firm. No
red Western winter Is I'd. Futures quiet; Dec.
nominal: March g. go May e ga F S95n
s quiet san. Jan. is I'd; March is il7sd
Ms D &C. Nonsnern
May sss ass stea sSn, No 5s ba cofg
Duluth Mimi. Dec. 22-wn neat on trk.SNo
/ Northern SoNc; No, : Northern iT;se; No. 3
Toledo. Dec zsrGlovsssesa. !; Ia rI 9eS
timothy $40: prime aisike 1856.
Peoria. Dec. 2s-cern lower; No. h rs ; new
OF si.2i for finished goods.
The Visible.
New York, Dec. 22-Special telegraphic and
cable COMMUNICATIONS received by Br;dstreet $
s nes ~ sne cpmpared with ias account: Wheat
United States and Canada. east of Rockies de-
deeis 10000 bu: total supply decreased
7Os 600 bu. Corn-Tnited states g, and Canada
United States and Canada. east OF Rockies. m
creased iesOeo bu. The leading Increase; re-
Me-. 90 co.. bu. at Burlington. 1900 bu. at
Manitoba. and s.9eo bu. at Omaha, The lead
ern Interior elevators. and Goo blu. at Mil
vaukee private elevators.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-12-23
HOLIDAY DULLNESS SEXES
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
INTEREST LAGs BADLY IN
THE WHEAT PIT.
News From Argentina Harvest Is
Bearish = May Corn Is I'm.
changed and Oats Easier.

Chicago, Dec. 22.-Large receipts and ia
vorablc harvesting weather in Argentine
were bear factors in wheat to-day Cover
ing by shorts. however. held prices al
most steady. May closing sc lower. May
corn was unchanged, and oats were off
fraction. Provisions were weak. the May
products closing &c to 171sc lower.
WHEAT.
Interest Jagged in the wheat pit, and
trading assumed a holiday dizziness. The
news of the day was bearish. Receipts in
the Southwest We're much larger. weather
in Argentina was better and harvesting
is progressing favorably. while English
markets'are lower. Receipts in the North
west were also large. being about 100 cars
more than a year ago. With all these
factors to depress 1t. the market, however
held up remarkably well. and prices
showed only small recessions. The open
Ing was steady. with May unchanged to
isc higher, at S23sc to SIC. Shorts were
still somewhat concerned in regard to the
situation i'll the far East. and bought
quite freely at the start Offerings were
rather limited and during the first hour
May ranged within &c. Extremely heavy
receipts in the Southwest induced con-
siderable selling by pit traders later in
the session. and the market became easier.
May going down to S2iac. Active cover
ing by shorts, however. checked the de-
cllne ana CAUSED Il Slight "
tone prevailed at the close. and final fig
ures ON May were at S2'4c. a loss of lsc
for the day. Clearances of wheat and
-four were equal TO 1890 bu. Primary
receipts were 1,G16,6G0 bu.. against $4,000
bu. a year ago. The worlds visible sup
ply, according to Bradstreet's. showed a
decrease of 10000 bu. Minneapolis, Du-
luth and Chicago reported receipts of 61S
cars against 56I cars last week and All
cars a year ago.
CORN.
Buying on small declines by prominent
commission house was the only important
feature in trading in corn. Local traders
were bullish. and offerings from this
source We're exceedingly light The coun-
try movement continued light, in spite OF
fine weather. there being no offerings
from anywhere except Illinois, and they
were very moderate. There was a little
selling for outside account, but prices
was steady. with May unchanged ut 43aic
after opening unchanged to sc lower al
43ssc to 43a4c. and selling between 43lac and
4SSc. Local receipts were 40 cars, with
> of contract grade.
OATS.
Oats shared in the general dizziness and
an easier tone prevailed, although there
was little change in prices. Local traders
were not inclined to sell. owing to the
impression that the principal long interest,"
had added to its holdings. and what little
offerings there were on the market came
largely from scalpers. After selling be,
tween 367sc and 371sc May closed at &c
The opening was unchanged TO L shade
higher at 37437lsc to 371sc. Local receipts
Were 2G cars.