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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
LIGHTS ON STANTON AVENUE.
The Commissioners Unable to Supply
Additional Lamps.

Rev. George w. M. Lucas of 1892 Stanton
avenue, HHlsdale, has requested the Com
missioners to place lights on Stanton ave-
nue., which leads to the village of Stanton.
Inspector Fisher has reported list of the
roads in and about Hillsdale now being
equipped with incandescent lights, and
sums them up in total Of forty-eight
lamps. These cover almost the entire sub
division" he says. II have been all over
the ground, and the principal citizens Of
the community are more than satisfied at
the liberal distribution of lights as approved
by the Commissioners. Any further extern
sion of the service in the vicinity, and es-
peciany to the point asked for by Rev. Mr.
Lucas, would, in my opinion, be a mere
waste Of light and an unjust outlay of
money when the needs Of so many more
important streets and roads are deserving
Of consideration.
II recommend that the writer be In
formed that in view Of the present large ex-
tension Of lights in Hillsdale the Commits
sioners will be unable to entertain at this
time any suggestion or application for
more of them in that portion of the District
adjoining and adjacent to Anacostia."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Baltimore Markets.

BALTIMORE. Nd, February 9.-Flour quiet;
$3.50; winter straight. S. 6sa$s 70; winter patent.
straight S. s5as4 10; spring patent s.. 1oas4. 80;
receipts. I.948 barrels: exports. 1927 barrels.
s11aas1%; May, sSassA; steamer No 2 red. 75sta
70; receipts 80 100 bushels; exports. none; south
ern by sample, 73aS1; southern on grade, 77a81.
Corn iirmer; spot and February, 5t9se54&; March,
53a5s4; April. 81: steamer mixed, 51%a51X; re-
corn 4Oa55. Oats firm; No white. Il; No. 2
mixed. S9haao; receipts. 10 zS7 bushels; exports
57a571s; reeeipts. 1,s11 bushels; exports, none:
Hay steady at decline; No. ! timothy sie; No.
steam to Liverpool. per bushel. I'D. February;
Cork for orders, per quarter. %; itsd; FehrarY.
fancy creamery. 26a27; fancy ladle. 1sa19; fancy
roll. 11a1s; good ron 16a11; store packed. 15ai7.
unchanged; large, 14a14A; medium. 14s14ss; small,
141sa14a4. Sugar firm. unchanged; fine and coarse
granulated.. 401h.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Mr.. Kean Resumes.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

Speaker Henderson, who has recovered
from his recent indisposition presided over
the deliberations of the House today.
After the reading of the journal Mr.. Rich
ardson (Tenn.) took exception to the pres
entation Of the conference report on the
Department of Commerce bill at yester-
days memorial session. He commended that
the action of yesterday was void. The
Speaker ruled that 1t was regular He said
in his ruling that 1t had been repeatedly
held that Sunday could be made a leglsla-
tive day. There had, as a fact, been no
legislation at yesterdays session. By unan-
tmous consent the House simply permitted
the filing of the conference report under
the rule. The House when in session at
any time, he stated. was omnipotent. ex-
cept for the limitations OF the Constitution.
Mr.. Richardson protested against the rul-
Ing as dangerous precedent, and moved
to correct the journal so as to strike out
the action of yesterday.
Eleven republicans voted with the demo-
Gratis for his motion, but 1t was defeated on
a rising vote-sO to SO. Mr.. Richardson de-
manded the ayes and noes, and the roll
was called.
The motion was carried-116 to 1O1
Twentyeight republicans voted with the
democrats The net result of this action Is
to postpone the consideration of the con-
ference report on the department of COM
rnerce bill until tomorrow.
Mr.. Hepburn insisted that although the
House had just stricken from the journal
the record of the action of yesterday the
fact nevertheless remained that the confer
ence report had been presented.
what proof has the gentleman" inquir-
ed the Speaker. THE House has just
stricken all reference to the action from the
journal" Laughter.)
The conference report on the bill to in
crease the salaries of federal judges was
agreed to.
The House then proceeded to the consider
alton OF District of Columbia business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
SENATE COMMITTEES ACTION.
Why No Provision for Advance to Dis
trict Was Made.

The appropriations committee Of the SEN
ate did not provide for advances to the Dis
trict of Columbia from the national treas
ury because Of any necessity of such adj
vance owing to the appropriations carried
in the District bill reported to the Senate
Saturday. The provision was made in view
Of the fact that money might be needed in
excess of the Districts revenues during the
next fiscal year owing to provisions in other
measures that will be acted on before
March 4. 1t is expected that the legislative
and sundry civil bills will carry items in
volving about $4,000. For the repayment
of advances already made about $672 600
may be called for, and the highway bridge
across the Potomac may require the appro-
priation Of 1924, 600 The union station bill
may call for 1871 900 from the District 8
revenues, and the municipal building may
call for $15O.O0O for the coming fiscal year
The provision for an advance was made in
the event that there should be a necessity
for such advances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
TO REINFORCE sMoKEsTAcK.
Contract for the Work Awarded to Jas.
n. Magill =

/. The Treasury Department has. awarded a
contract to James H. Magill Of this city
for the reinforcement Of the big smoke
stack Of the bureau Of engraving and print
ing. The bid of Mr.. Magill was $780, Iron
bounds are to be placed around the big
chimney at points where there are sew
eral back cracks. Some time ago COM
petent official pronounced these cracks
dangerous unless the chimney were repair
ed, but decided that the chimney could be
repaired and be put in first-class condi-
ton.
Assistant Secretary Allies has detailed
thirty young women from the bureau of
engraving and printing to temporary work
in the redemption of national bank notes.
The redemption bureau is behind with this
work, and the extra force was needed.
An estimate has been made to Congress for
the reimbursement to the bureau Of the
salaries Of the employees who have been
detailed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
FOUND DEAD IN RUINS.
Dynamite Explosion Wrecks Fruit
Store.

PORTAGE. Pa, February 9.-An expIos-
ion Of dynamite in the fruit store and
home Of Tony Pasquello, shortly after mid
night, completely wrecked the building and
painfully injured twelve occupants Of the
house
After the explosion, Pasquello and his
wife were found dead in the ruins. Pasquel-
los head was blown off and deep cash IN
it looks as If it was made with cleaver.
A similar cash on Mrs. Pasquello's head
leads to the suspicion that they were robbed
and murdered before the explosion.
A son says $3.50 was secreted in the house
and this cannot be found.
Shortly before the explosion a man was
seen running away from the building. The
conclusion damaged Doney and Yeckley' 8
Hotel, the telephone exchange and a num-
Der Of other buildings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Recommendation Approved.

The Commissioners have approved a rec
concentration from Mai. Sylvester RENTING
$40 of the $40 fine imposed on Private J. f.
Waldron for an infraction Of the rules. This
is in view OF his energetic work in arresting
a man wanted for HOUSEKEEPING. Chas. E.
Frazier has been appointed an additional
private for duty in and rbout the Wash
ington Loan and Trust building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Decline to Extend Water Main

The Commissioners have taken adverse
action on the application Of Dr. Cecil
French for an extension Of the water main
In Lowell street to serve his property The
water department reported that the extern
sion would result in an assessment of
2,W7.5i. of which amount all but S94 4S
would be against property having no pres
ent need for water service and for which
proper sewerage Ii not available.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Murder Trial Postponed.

The trial of Benjamin G. Hill, for muir
der, set for today In Criminal Court No. /,
was postponed until next Monday, owing
to the Illness of Attorney C. G.. Bradshaw.
counsel for the defendant.
Hill is accused of causing the death of
his wife. Carrie Theoda Hill. by shooting
her November s last while in house Bis
Missouri avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
School Building for Brookland.

The Brool<land Citizens Association re-
Gently wrote to the Commissioners asking
as to the status of the four-room school
building proposed for Broolxland. The as
ISOLATION will be informed that the con-
tract for the school will probably be let
March 1, and that 1t will call for the COM
pletion Of the building the LIST OF August
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
TELEPHONE HEARING.
To Take Place Late This After.
noon.

A hearing before a subcommittee Of the
Senate committee on the District Of Column
bia was to have been held at o'clock this
afternoon on the proposed amendment to
the District bill repeating that portion of
the telephone legislation which fixes rates
for telephones in the District. Senator
Dillingham;, chairman Of the subcommittee
and Senator Mallory were present. as were
representatives Of the Telephone Subserib-
ers Association and Of the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company.
Before the hearing was begun a general
agreement was made to postpone it until a
later hour when 1t was expected that all
parties to the hearing would be ready to
make statements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
NO CHARGES PREFERRED
misunderstanding Between Deputy
Marshal Lacey and Local Detective.

At the Office of the United States marshal
for the District of Columbia it was stated
this afternoon that no charges have been
preferred against Deputy Marshal John S.
Lacey by the local police department.
AS published In The Star at the time. a
misunderstanding recently occurred be-
tween Deputy Marshal Lacey and a mem
Der Of the detective force as to the right Of
the deputy to accompany a prisoner who
was in his custody to tho prisoners house
in order that money could be procured to
pay an attorneys fee. 1t was contended
that the action of the deputy interfered
with the detectives Investigation of the
case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
WILL MEET TOMORROW.
Senate Judiciary Committee to Take
Up the Trust Question.

The Senate committee on the judiciary de-
cided today to hold Special meetings for the
consideration of the trust question begin
ming tomorrow. The committee will use the
Littlefield bill as basis. but will at the
same time consider all antitrust bills
which have been introduced In the Senate
1t Is expected that the committee will de-
vote several days to the work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Large Number of Bequests.

The will of Basil jackson, dated April Il
last. was filed this afternoon for probate
Requests as follows are made: To st. Au-
gustine's Catholic Church. $50; to Rev.
Father Daugherty, SIS; to Rev. Father
Bishop. $25; with large number of re-
membranes of money and personal prop
erty to relatives and friends The remain
der of the estate is left to George jackson
and Henry A. Jackson. brothers Of the tes-
tator. and to Charlotte Beckett, his sister,
share and share alike
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Promotions in Navy Department.

41UA11UCIO1IS III NAVY -OeQHr Cne0t,
Promotions have been made in the bureau
of construction and repair, Navy Depart
ment, as follows:
Harry Brown, chief craftsman, from So to
50 day: H. s. Epes and William w. Wal
lace, leading ship craftsmen, from $7.o4 to
1882 day; w. w. Whitcomb, writer, from
$a76 day to $1,000 year: O. c. Fisher,
copyist at S32S q day. to writer at 1852 a
day: Frederick Fl. Yount and T. w. Brown
ing, copyists at $304 day. to writer's at
$352 day; w. McC. Sauber, special Ia
borer at $3.O4 a day, to S3.28 a day; Henry
A. Hayward, writer. from 1923 day to
$352 day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Favorable Reports Authorized.

The ways and means committee Of the
House today authorized favorable report
on the bill TO extend immediate transpor-
tation privileges on dutiable merchandise
coming into the United States and destined
ior Niagara; also on the bill making Ches-
ter, Pa. SUPPORT of entry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09

Recent Collision Under Investigation.
President Dunlop Of the Capital Traction
Company has written to the Commissioners
acknowledging receipt Of letter relative to
the recent collision Of an engine Of the Dis
trict fire department and car belonging to
the street car company, and says the mat
ter is being investigated and further COM
munication will be addressed to the Com
mtssioners concerning the accident
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Location Approved.

The Commissioners have approved the
location Of a portable house belonging to
the Columbia Sand Company on the banks
of the James Creek canal The house is
within the fire limits. but as it is temporary
In character Is allowed by the regulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Slight Blaze.

An alarm was turned in this afternoon for
blaze at the asphalt works of E. F. War
rem. near 9th and 1 streets. The fire was
caused by valve blowing from a tar tank
About $2o damage resulted The property
Is insured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Asks Divorce From Wife.

Proceedings for divorce were Instituted
today by William ]. Dutton against Laura
V. Dutton. The parties were married Janu-
airy 3. 1902. The petitioner charges that his
wife is now living in Baltimore with an
other man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09

The cruiser Raleigh left the navy yard,
Portsmouth. N. H.. yesterday for New
York, preparatory to crossing tine Atlantic
to join the European squadron
The Rainbow and the Isla de Cuba f,aya
arrived at Hong Hong.
The Culgea sailed from Ponce yesterday
for New York and the Monongalhela has
left st. kits for st. Thomas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Claims He Stole 100 Watches.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, February 9-W L.
Titus. who claims Washington as his home,
was arrested here Sunday night in a ques-
tionable resort. He was charged with
stealing 100 watches and sum of money
from travelling man. ]. r. King. In police
court today Titus was held without bail and
his case continued while the police look up
his record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Petition Denied.

Justice Hagner, In Equity Court No. 1,
this afternoon denied the petition Of Emma
E. Sim for a divorce from Willie c.. Sim.
the court holding that proof in support of
the charges preferred was lacking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued today as fol-
lows: Thomas j. Fisher & Co., repairs to
91B Louisiana avenue northwest: cost. $500.
8. Dana Lincoln, repairs to 1905 18th street
northwest; cost, $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
NO Change in Dr.. curry's Condition.

Relatives Of DR.. ]. L. NJ. Curry In this
city state today that they have received no
further information regarding his condition.
The latest report was to the effect that
he is critically Ill at Ashevilie. ~. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Bank Statements Called For.

The controller of the currency this morn
ing issued call for the condition Of ma
tional banks at the close Of business Feb
ruary G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers, 1419 F ST., members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board Of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
White-Edwin L. Mansfield and Ella K.
haigan; Charles j. Mullen and Kate Rob-
inson; Cleveland Able. jr.. of this city and
Frida Dauer Of Wolfenbuttel, Germany;
John H. McCabe and Cora L. Jeffries, both
of Warrenton, Va.
Colored-Charles Johnson and Annie E.
Brown; James Gross and Georgianna Web
ster; James L. Watkins and Florence
Wright
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-09
r. Powers Supports the Bill.

At the conclusion of Mr.. Sims speech
Mr.. Powers Of Massachusetts, took the
floor in support of the bill. He briefly
reviewed the political status Of the District
Of Columbia. He'safd the people here had
no political rights. NO representation in
Congress, not even to the extent the Ha-
waiians had! THEY were taxed and the
government, pr divided for them. and he be-
ieyed that what Mas asked In the present
bill was only equitable.
The bill provided that when great exi-
gencies arose in the future assurance would
be had that the tax cate would not be made
to jump higher each year to meet the ext
gencies. He refuted the proposition adj
vanced by Mr.. Payne earlier in the debate
that the yearly budget ought to be made
the basis Of the tax rate, and said that
such a method would certainly work injury
to the citizens who own property in the
District of Columbia, especially as they had
nothing to say regarding the improvements
Congress might authorize to be made, and
! for which they would have to pay.
He declared that the people of the District
willingly paid the present rate Of taxes
which were higher than the rate In his city
and higher than the rate In Boston.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-13
NEW STORY
Another Pipe Man Voices
 His Dream.

"Ths White Pass & Yukon rnllfOad Dso' pie are not going to let Yaldsz take the wind out of thslr salls," said J. P. hoLa- han, a well to-do resident Of Dawson, and by 1av of frustrating the American plans, have sold out thtlr road to tho Canadian Pacific, which will build down the Yukon from White Horse riplSs to the American llns this summer This will forever shut out the Valdez road flcm ,hS Yukon eoun- try, as a road up Copper liver, as projected, could not bs made to pay while another llne has direct rail communication with SkaEway."
 Mr. Monahan has been ln what 10 now known ss the Dawson country for tho past I7 years He e-ms down Into clvll- izitlon lsst fall to spsnd the winter, but finds tLs ellmlts too warm for hlm here, SO has decided 10 60 back over the lea within the next four weeks.
 "But the Canadians arc dstermInsd to hold the transportation business of Alaska and of the Northern territory, and It Ii quite likely that we Wlll hear less of YaIdsE and rs grand prospects In future The proposed railroad from Valdez to the Ypper Yukon, by way of copp;r rlver, would have killed SkaSway and crippled the business of the White Pass & Yukon The latter company has made too much money to surrender to the American Op- position without a struggle. Hence the absorption ot the White Pass & Yukon by the Canadian Pacific. ."-Portland Tsls- gram.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-13
i9EoRLHnE & gSSolL=Ktls 1 6.
AN ODD BOAT.

One That 10 Driven by W'atsr as
 We'll as Through Water.
 or course any boat. unless it happons 10 be an lceboat. a stoneboGt or Sravy boat, may be called a water boat but am speaking of boat driven by wa ter as well as through water. ItS principal parts are a tin pan and a tall lamp chimney. Close the snall end of the chimney with a cork. Into which a rubber. bent glass or lead tube Is tightly fitted; prop the chimney up In the pan with the small tube project Ing over the rim. an the chimney with water and set the chimney craft ahoat.
 It win move with the ease and grace Of a turtle. though not so fast, until aI the water has run out. You can produce a better imitation of speed by using Instead of the pan a little wood
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-13
THE WATER BOAT AFLoAT.

en boat of more shlpshape model, with the water tube projecting over the stern. but unless the vessel Is very broad of beam it will capsize.
 In fact, the boat is made not to SO fast. but to illustrate a principle by going at all, and another example of the same principle Is given by the wa ter mill now to be described
 The mill is made of the same lamp chimney or another. with corks or plugs in both ends. Instead of one water tube it has two. three, four or more. going out like the spokes of a wheel and bent at the end. all in the same di- rection. The chimney is set upright between two pivots, which press against the upper and lower plugs. and Is filled with water through a hole ln the upper plug. which also serves to admit air when the mlll is turning. The only use of the top plug. In fact. Is to give a point of support. and the vessel must be open to the air at the top. AS the water flows out through the little tubes the mill turns In the opposite direction. and lf there is not too much friction at the pivots it will soon be spinning rapidly. The water boat and the water mill are examples Of what are called reaction machines. The principle they illustrate is that, generally speaking, you cannot move anything without moving something else In the opposite direction. In both of these cases as the water is forced out in the direction Of the water tube the boat or the part of the mill from which it flows is driven In the opposite direction. The recoil or "kick" of a gun Is another Illustration. At the in- stant of firing the gun moves back ward. 1T it can. but if you are holding lt against your shoulder you feel the reaction as a kick" and it the gun Is heavily loaded you may move back ward with great promptness.
 A vessel might be propelled by firing heavy cannon from the stern.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-13
Two Marble Trick.

Place an ordinary marble in the palm of your left hand Cross the first and middle fingers of the right hand (the middle over the hrsO, SO that you can feel the marble In the cross 60 made-that is, with the right hand side of the middle finger and the left hand side of the first Anger touching the marble at the same time. Do not look at the marble while doing the trick. You wIl be aStonishsd when you distinctly feel not one but two marbles. Practice a little while, and you can have lots of fun among your friends and with some Of the older ones too
The daily morning Alaskan., 1903-02-13
Cannot rina HI. Nose.

If you want to amuse party Of friends. ask one of them to catch hold Of his nose with his right hand and of bis right ear with his left hand. After be has done SO, tell him to place each hand as quickly as possible In a re. verse position-that Is. he must catch hold of his nose with hls left hand and at the same time grasp his left car with hls right hand.
 Tell him to repeat thls operation sey' eral times. and the more often he does it the more amusement he will fur nlsh for the company, since he will dud it ever more and more difficult to grasp bis nose and ear and will spend considerable time searching for them ln places where they cannot possibly be.