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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
SIDEWALK AUCTIONS.
A Custom That Might Well Be
Banished,

There Is enc custom Of the old days
still preserved in modern Washington
which might be banished to advantage. as
it has in other large cities, and that IS the
custom of holding auctions Of household
goods furniture, merchandise, carts, car
riages and vehicles of all sorts upon our
sidewalks and Streets" remarked police
official this morning to Star man.
1.-THE custom of ringing bells, proclaim
ing by crier that an auction is about to
take place showing a red flag and display
ing the articles to be sold to the public
gaze upon thoroughfares has been handed
down to the present generation, and orig
mated centuries ago before the advent OF
the newspaper.
I'm the days before newspapers this man.
ner OF attracting the attention Of the pub
lie was the only one followed, but now
adays the residents Of any large commun-
ity consult the classified advertisements
in, the columns of the local press, as in
The Star, to ascertain the days upon which
auctions are held and where held. and the
bell, the crier and. the street obstructing
display of goods have been relegated out OF
existence nearly everywhere in cities.
For hours at a time ons several days OF
the week the sidewalks Of several Of the
capitals most prominent thoroughfares are
Uttered from curb to house Hne with the
goods in all varieties for the inspection of
the public, and during the sale conducted
on the sidewalk the passage Of pedestrians
Is seriously lmpeded, While In the case OF
the sale. of twenty or thirty vehicles col
lected in the street, traffic is interfered
with. Such sales can be conducted In
buildings much better than on the pave
ment, and The regulations ought to be
amended to meet the times and the growth
of the city,
1.-The business of adjoining merchants is
seriously interfered with on the days III
question, the vehicles exposed for sale
being lined up in front of their premises
as well as those where the auction is in
progress, often remaining there for over q
half a day, preventing the dispatch and
delivery of merchandise of the adjoining
firms. There are many other objections
to the practice.
Complaints made to the police of this
interference of business are necessarily
met with the reply that since there is nc
ordinance prohibiting the taking of the
public sidewalks and pavements for the
|; conduct of a private business, if it Is the
auction business, no relief can be AFFORDED
until the regulations are changed.
IF, through custom, reinforced by ordi-
nance, one class of business be accorded
special privileges in the sale and display OF
fares, it is hard to reconcile the principle
why other businesses are not similar
favored, yet, as to other businesses. the
law is very strict against the use OF the
sidewalks for the purpose Of displaying
goods. Sidewalks in cities at best are
none too wide for the convenient passage
of pedestrians, and were 1t not that city
authorities jealousy guard the public :
rights along these lines the serious o.
struction thereof would result.
L The police Of " ashington enforce side
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
1eAESAE
Cars Allegedbto,iHe Overcrowded.

The Commissioners recently called the at
tention Of the engineer department to the
fact that complaint Mad been made that
certain street cars Of Tie city used for OBJ
servation parties IRE ofeentimes overcrowd-
ed. chairs being placed in the aisles. An
inspector of the department has reported
that there is no regulation defining what
shall constitute load for street cars op-
Grating in the District. The arrangement
of seats Is usually g. matter to be settled
upon general principles between the COM
pany and its passengers. the railroad COM
panies guaranteeing safe passage, and pas
sengers using care to avoid contributing to
accidents. i
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
Montana Cattle Suffering.

This is one Of the worst winters that
has been known in some parts Of Montana
for years and the range cattle are suffering
greatly said d. T. Franklin of Helena.
Mont, to Star man at the Arlington this
morning. Unless warm weather comes
very soon large number of cattle will die
OF exposure to the cold and frost The
present winter is said to have been the
hardest on cattle since 1876. The plains
near Red Rock present one solid sheet of
Ice, and SO it is In many parts Of the state.
The cattle are unable to get food, and It Is
next to impossible for the owners TO haul
hay enough to them to feed them In con-
sequence there are even no dry grass pick
ings and the streams are frozen so that IL
is next to impossible for the cattle TO get
water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
White Goods Reduced.

Plain White English Nainsook, crisp,
clean quality, SO inches wide. The most
desirable material for under =H/
garments; 121sc. values of the IAC.
piece. Remnant price. /SSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
Verdict Of Acquittal.

Lindsey Brooks, colored. who was ar
rested by Mounted Policeman Cullinane
while celebrating the birth Of the present
year by discharging a revolver In front OF
church in the southeast section Of the
city, after having a trial before q jury In
Judge SCOTS branch of the Police Court
this afternoon was acquitted Of a charge
of carrying a concealed weapon. The gov
eminent claimed that Lindsey had the re-
volver in his overcoat pocket at the time
of his arrest, but he denied 1t, declaring
that 1t was In his hand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
Wills Filed Today.

The will of Charles F. Murray. dated Oc-
!tober 25, 1902, was filed today for probate
Requests as follows are made: To his aunt.
Catherine Proctor, 500; to Rev. ]. c. Nor
wood, 500; to Mrs. Rosa Homes, $50; to
Thomas S. Wright. $50. and the remainder
Of the estate to Catherine Proctor.
BY the terms of the will of Mary Sullivan,
dated January IL. 1902, and also filed today.
her estate Is left to her four nieces, Nellie
Corcoran, Nellie Downing. Fanny Corbett
and Rosalie Headland, share and share
alike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
Trying to Improve Houston's Condition

Houston will be an ideal city from a
humanitarian standpoint if all the organiza-
tons now at work or prepared for the bet
terment Of the city are successful" said r.
d. Simpson Of the Texas city to Star
man at the Metropolitan this morning "A
day nursery is to be established for the
benefit of mothers who are compelled to
leave their infants while at work, and a
kindergarten for such children as are large
enough to enter 1t will be established The
Humane Society has been the means OF
bringing all the charitable agencies to-
gether and all are at work in harmony for
the benefit of the people Of the town, who
are unfortunate enough not to be able to
help themselves"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
TO BE PAY DIRECTOR.
The President Approves Of the Promo.
ton Of Inspector Rand.

The President has finally approved the
promotion Of Pay Inspector Stephen Rand
OF the navy to the grade Of pay director,
and thereby removed the block to promo
lions which has existed in the pay corps for
several months. The promotion of Pay Di-
rector Rand was regularly recommended by
an examining board. but was held up by the
President at the suggestion Of Secretary
Moody for the stated reason that the officer
had perform ed no sea service in the lower
grade Of pay inspector. Pay Director Rand
Is now under orders to proceed to Manila
for duty as purchasing paymaster for the
Asiatic fleet, and will start for his new post
of duty from San Francisco in a few days.
1t was In consideration OF that fact that the
authorities finally consented to his advance
ment to the higher grade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
No oficial Report Here,

Local police officials have not been In
formed of the arrest at Helena. Mont. of a
colored man on suspicion of being impli-
Gated in the murder OF Mrs. Katherine Jor-
dan in Hillsdale the oath OF December.
Press dispatches tell OF the arrest in that
city OF q man named John ]. Jackson. but
the police here are. inclined to believe there
Is some mistake about the report.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
Earthquake In South Dakota.

A dispatch from Sioux Falls, 8. D., yes
terday says: An earthquake shock was
felt today at Oacoma, in Lyman county.
It lasted several minutes and was severe
enough to shake down stone and break the
ice in White river
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
Child's Leg Broken.

The fve-year-old son OF Benjamin Mont
gomery Of TOT 10th street southeast was
run over this morning by buggy in which
w. A. Pyles of Anacostia was seated. The
child's leg was broken. A policeman sum-
moned the patrol wagon, and the victim
Of the accident was removed to Providence
Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
Building Pedmits Issued.

Building permits were issued today as
follows:
Corcoran estate. repairs to 1920 Pennsyl-
yania avenue northwest; cost, 81 800.
]. Edward Fowler, repairs to 449 M street
northwest; cost, 81 800.
F. p. Nash. repairs to 1912 Quaker court
northwest; cost, $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

A lot of flne quality Silks, including
Taffetas. Moire Velours, Fancy Taffetas,
Corded Taffetas, Satin Duchesse, Peau
de Sole, Satin Liberty, Swivel Tanfeta.
Black Taffeta, Black MORE Velour.
Black Satin, Black Japanese, etc. Silks
that have sold all season at ~
CSC To close out at the re- 4WC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

A lot of Mems Box Calf, Satin
Calf, Vici Kid and Enamel Double
Soled Shoes, in broken lots and
sizes. Were $2.25 and CT %R
$3.50. Remnant price W H'VO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
King Leopold to Visit America

A dispatch from Brussels yesterday says:
The rumor which was current last fall that
King Leopold will visit the United States
is revived today in the EtoiIe Beige, which
says that the king will go to America for
the Easter holidays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
0hDENBERGS 1.-The Dsmdabe Store SEVENTH AND STREETS

walks ordinances rigidly, and while in one
or two prior instances there has been some
slight friction in the wholesale center, the
people have sustained our action IN an
enort 10 Keep the sidewalks free and mob.
structed. The right of our public to oar
sidewalks is paramount to that of tenants
and property owners who would use them
70 theIr own advantage in business"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
Right Of Aliens to own Land.

The Senate recently passed House bill in
relation to the rights Of aliens to hold and
own real estate in the District of Columbia.
The bill extends to aliens the same rights
and privileges concerning the acquisition.
holding, owning and disposition of real
them In respect to real estate In the terri-
tories. So sssss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

The invitation has been extended to the
District Commissioners by Jacob B. Adkins,
master of the Grand United Order OF Odd
Fellows. to attend a function March 8 at
Odd Fellows Hail. 1905 NJ street, not on
It'll street, az at hret stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
For a Favorable Report.

The Senate committee on military affairs
today authorized favorable report upon
the nomination Of Gen. H. C. Merriam to
be a major general on the retired list.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

One lot Of Beautiful Real Marseilles
Bedspreads, in single and double-bed
; s'as s sfhtly 800 :s5ls and fs2ss AZ
Special price for this lot. W IL W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
Vireinia Postmasters Appointed

David E. Bumpass, Long Creek, Louisa
co.. vice Mrs. Eddie B. Goodwin, resigned;
Mrs. Mary 8. Munde. Rexburg, Essex CO.,
vice Charles Brizendins, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Mems All-silk String Ties and Shield
Bows, in attractive light and dark
colors. Pretty neat pat ~N/
terms of the regular 25o. ZHAC
quality. reduced to........ A@/9Se
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Odd pieces of 5O-inch Imported and
Domestic Tapestry, in the beautiful
goblin, armure and F1orentine weaves
Turkish and floral designs. 90
Tapestries that sold for s1.0o /WC.
to 1925, for. >e
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Boys Fancy Cheviot Knee rants, IN
sizes to 16 wears. To cut down this
stock q little we've marked these zoe.
Pants from now and until On
the stock is considerably eVWCe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

An odd lot of slightly
sss; ;s's ssF sss 14Hc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Rows Neglige Shirts, in madras, per-
Gale. Bedford cord and ginghams,
variety Of neat patterns to select from.
Sizes IL, 11k u and 1914. Some a.
slightly soiled. Reduced from ZSCe
Soc and S0c to. ...................
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

REMNANTS IN SILK DEPT.
A good assortment Of Colored Corded
Wash Silks. in pretty. styles and combi-
gray, etc, and also plain white jap
anese Habutai. All guaran-
teed to wash, marked to close ZSC.
out Friday at. Observation-Disclosures OSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

50 pairs Ladies Button and
Lace Shoes-welt and lightweight
soles-high and low heels-small
lots and broken sizes. CT II
Remnant price. 49,. Q Il eOI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

24-inch Figured Foulard Silks, IN
heavy quality pure silk, fine twilled-in
blue, reseda, gray, rose, heliotrope, tan
and black. Qualities worth 80
up to SOC. yard. To close out oEWC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Just a few Boys Short Refers, IN
sizes 3, and years. We On
won't carry them over, so SVC.
we've marked these 81 Refers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Odd lot of dark F1annelette Skirt Pat
terms in gray, blue. black and
white-the extra large nounce
kind. Regular SOC. value. For VSC
Friday at, each. .SOSe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

80 pairs of Children's Shoes, with
spring heels, in plain toes and 40
with patent tips. Sizes to 4lQDC.
8. Remnant price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

The Business Mems Association will hold
it's regular ntAlyIsHeeeting at Barton's
tonight. Among The features of the even
ing will be lecture by Mr.. w. J. Brewer
on THE Present, F&sto nd Future of Trans
portation." lssKio'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

All Pure Silk Plaid Kaika Silks and
Brocaded Silk Pongee in neat,
S;: As: S sa:s sue ;S 29c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

! Mems All-silk Garters, in plain and
fancy colors; pretty, neat pat
terns-nickel clasps. The kind ~s
sell usually at 15c., at &c. &c.
each, or for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Boys White Unlaundered. Shirts,
IN sizes u to IA neck ~
band The regular Doc. ZSC.
grade Reduced to..............
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

A variety Of fine "Pound''' and Rox
Paper, In white and pref
ty eolors, For quick clear
ance this regular Csc. OuL n
quality reduced to-. @/QSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

A few Boys White Cape Col @
lars in sizes 1Oh to 121s. Special &C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Remnants of Dress Ginghams in the
Bates seersucker stripes in
grays and blues. Suitable for
$;;ssz "a: ssses - 5Hc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
MINIS WEAR.

10 doz. Mems Medium-weight White
Merino Undershirts, full regular MADE,
slightly soiled from being wet. NE
Large sizes from ~ to 4s. ZSC.
Regular soc. values. at.........
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

About 90 Single and Double Bed
spreads in one lot that are -
slightly It, 70 soiIed. but worth 81 ZUC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Mems Night Robes. made of fine quail
ity muslin, 81 inches long, gusseted and
finished with pearl buttons. On
s sizss r raba ls reduced a. add 3D. ooe yC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Boys Elastic Web Suspend -
ers. The regular 1870. kind. Re- Il &c.
duced for clearance TOM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Remnants OF full yard:wide Percales.
in navy blue black and white.
Suitable for wrappers and waists. Nc
For Friday at, yard. I'VE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

The distillery of John T. Cretin near EN-
mittsburg, Frederick county, Nd, was de-
stroyed by fire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Mems Famous White. I'm:
Numbered Dress Shirts, with pure
linen bosom; double back and
front; patent stays and gussets and
cushion neckband. Spe-
cial price on them to- 2Oc
morrow ...............
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
To Finish League Island Dry Dock.

The G. NJ Schof1eld Company Of PHtsburg
Is the lowest bidder for the contract of fin
ishing the dry dock at League Island, Phil
adelphia. Its bid is for 81 La. 600, and it
agrees to finish the work in two years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
GOLDEN!BERG'S.
9TH and K SITS.
The Dependable Store.
GOLDENBERG'S.
February's Last Friday-A Notable Remnant Day

twemas that shd Re
time re
eboughtu put hessesT
i'm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Odds and ends in Boys Fedoras,
Derby's and Crush Hats, IN
gray black and brown. Broken On
sizes and slightly unused, re- a0VC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Short lengths of full yard-wide corded
Madras and Percale in light effects only,
including stripes, figures, polka
dots. Suitable for waists and
children's dresses. Remnant NJ
pTlCe..... ........................
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Mems, Boys, Womens and Childrens
Hous Slippers-cloth and
leather. Remnant sizes only. c4WC.
Remnant price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Small lot Of odds and ends In Jewelry.
cons ing of Stick Pins,
Brooches and Hat Pins, in va
riety of pretty styles. Remnant Sc
price wv
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

UPHOLSTERY REMNANTS.
Remnants OF beautiful materials for
Draping, including pretty Silkolines,
Denims. Cretonnes, Curtain
Swiss, etc. Regular price, -N<
15c. and Ice. Remnant price, /nHMC
per yard. ....................... US4tSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Boys Waterproof Collars, in -
nearly all sizes and the most DC.
wanted styles. Clearance Price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

A special lot Of desirable Dress Goods,
including 3S-inch All-wool Whipcords,
3S-inch Atwood Granite, 3S-inch ALL
wool Zibeline, 8s-inch Atwood Cash
mere fine All-w,ool French Flannel, SS-
inch Novelty Mohair, 44-inch Chsviot
Serge, 52-inch Atwood Home
spun, 8S-inch Atwood Vene- N=
tian, etc. Special remnant - NC.
price s....'.....s s..s.s.s..sss
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Ladies' Belts, slightly rubbed
from handling that kind that
sell usually at 25c. Remnant GN<v
: pIiCS y N0 {.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

One lot consisting Of so Ladies' and
Misses Winter-weight Kersey and Mon
tenac Cloth Coats. in the natty short
S,yie, Few IN the three-quarter length.
Colors include tan, castor and black. La
dies sizes. 50 and "a, and Misses sizes,
4 to 10 years. Coats that
sold all season for 5000 and
$l2.9s, marked for clearance SIX ms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

200 dozen lockwood and ~
Elderfiower Toilet Soap, as II MOO
many cakes as you wish at. 1OSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Is bales of 4O-inch heavy
unbleached cotton good ln/
weight ! Remnant price. For 4 RC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Boys All Solid Leather Box Calf and
Kidskin Shoes. Sizes Is to 5la. 30
Sold for from $1.25 to S1.50. WSC.
Remnant price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26
CLEARANCE OF SUITS.

The mcst attractive sort of La
dies and Misses Venetian Cloth
Suits, with single and double
breasted Elton jackets, lined with
the best quality taffeta, and skirts
made in the full, graceful flare. In
pretty shades of castor only. Sizes
"a, 38, and in misses sizes II, I6
and Is. The usual price, $Io.o8
e c'eaf sIs;eG PRICE, f'na! Sd. %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

FINE TAFFETA SILK WAISTS.
A lot consisting of Is Fine Black Tai
feta Silk Waists. made,in full blouse eff
iect, eiaborately tucked. Sleeves made
In the popular full effect
Lined throughout Sizes 81,
"a and A. Regular value, ~ XO
$3.50. Clearance price. oV@eO>
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

CLEARANCE OF BOYS
CLOTHING.
BOYS Serviceable Black Sateen
Blouses, in S years size only; also
Cadet Blue Flannelette Waists, in
sizes E, 10, 12, IS and ID years.
Marked for clearance 12c
at AAS'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

A lot Of Dotted Silk Mousseline, con-
sisting Of 800 yards, in pink, light blue,
Nile, light gray, tan, navy blue.
Lengths suitable for Dresses -
and waists. Regular SOC. val C.
ue Remnant price. .......... ~ 70
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

Another lot, consisting Of Ail-wool
Suiting, SO inches wide 'All-wool Alba
tross, 36-inch All-wool Batiste, Heavy
weight Melton, All-wool Fancy Striped
Wasting, Atwood Figured Challie and
3S-inch Atwood Striped
Wasting. Not one fabric in 40
the lot that isn't worth three ZSC.
times the remnant price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-26

COAT CLEARANCE.
Just one handsome Black Velvet Coat
IeIt-made with large f1aring collar and
elegantly embroidered revers and et1ffe
lined with best quality
satin duchesse. Size SO. A A
regular re olaaa $3.50 >. coat marked S4. OS
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1903-02-18
POWERS TAKE
THE MEDICINE
Minister Bowen Succeeds in Bringing
All Foreign Powers to His Terms
in Controversy.
WAS PASSED UP TO THE HAGUE
Blockade Raised and Venezuelan Row
Will Shortly Be Reokoned Among
the Has Beens.

Washington, Feb. 13.-Hcrbcrt w.
Bowen. Venczucla's representative in
the peace negotiations at Washington
tonight. signed, with each Of the al
lies representatives here, protocols
providing for the immediate raising OF
the Venezuelan blockade and for refer
ence OF the question Of preferential
treatment of the claims of the allies
against Venezuela TO The Hague arbi-
tration tribunal. The final formalities
occurred at the British embassy. At
1880 o'clock tonight, Mr.. Herbert
Deering, first secretary of the English
embassy, announced to the Associated
Press that the British portocol had
just been signed and that signature of
the Italian and German protocols
would follow in the order named.
The Italian protocol was signed at
ll:50 o'clock and the German protocol
at l2:10 o'clock, in the presence of
Baron Sternberg, the White house
musicale delaying the final close to ne.
gotiations until after midnight.
The British protocol was in English,
the Italian In Italian. and the German
in German and English. Mr.. Bowen
signed in duplicate for Venezuela, Sir
Michael Herbert for Great Britain,
Signor Mayor Dcs Planches for Italy,
and Baron Spec Won Stenberg for Ger.
many. Immediately on signing Of the
last protocol, cables were dispatched
to London, Berlin and Rome announc.
ing the fact. It is expected that com.
manders of the blockading feet within
the next 81 hours will receive orders
to withdraw their vessels at once.