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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
GEN. LEONARD WOOD AN LID.
University Of Pennsylvania Confer
Degrees Upon a Number.

PHILADELPHIA, February 21.-Wash-
ington's birthday was celebrated today by
the University of Pennsylvania at the
Academy OF Music.
.. Gov. Pennypacker presided and DR.. 8.
Weir Mitchell was the orator Of the day.
His topic was George Washington in His
Letters"
a feature of the event was the confer
ring of honorary degrees upon the follow
ing: Alexander C. Humphreys. president Of
Stephens Institution, Hoboken. N. j., doc
tor OF science; Woodrow Wilson, president
Of Princeton University; VIM. Peterson
Prof. McGilly OF University of Montreal
John s. Sargent. the celebrated portrait
artist, and Brigadier General Leonard
Wood. U. s. A, doctor Of laws.
Addresses were made by Gov. Penny
packer and Provost Harrison Of the uni
versity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
SIX KNOWN DEATHS.
Result Of Hotel Holocaust at Cedar
Rapids Yesterday.

CEDAR RAPIDS. Iowa, February IL
Two Of the injured In the Clifton Hotel fire
died today. making total Of six known
deaths, az follows:
w. A. Mowry. What Cheer, Iowa
E. C. Young, Davenport.
Charles Cook. address unknown.
G. e. Holmes, address unknown
L. c. Burnett. Nebraska City, Neb.
DR.. G. s.. Groves, Cedar Rapids.
The two last-named were among the In
jured and died within two hours of each
other early this morning.
Twenty workmen are still searching the
debris, and 1t 10 expected two additional
bodies will be found.
OF the forty-two injured all. the re-
mainder, with the possible exceptions OF
Miss Burns, head waitress, Conductor p.
Strickland and B. r. Taylor. are expected
to recover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
THEOFFER WITHDRAWN
ozRluLxn no SAFE DEPOSIT CON-
Panty STOCKHOLDERS.
lEr. John 4. McIsan's Proposition
Discussed - Gossip Regarding y
Financial Institutions.

The stockholders Of the National Safe De-
posit. Savings and Trust Company today
received a circular signed by the president.
Thomas r. Jones. informing them Of the
proposition submitted under date OF Janu-
airy 10 by Mr.. John R. Mclean. which was
in effect that the capital stock Of the COM
pany be increased to 100000 and that the
10000 shares OF new stock be sold to him
at $40 per share. It was further proposed
by Mr.. Mclean that he would purchase
within thirty days after the date OF such
increase and sale the holdings Of such
stockholders as might wish to sell within
sthe period OF one year at the rate OF. $50
per share. and that he would further as
sign to the company the lease and prlvi-
leges Of the. old Riggs Bank property.
John r. Mclean. dated the 18th instant.
withdrawing the offer above outlined. 1t
was further stated in the circular that act
ing upon the advice OF counsel the execu-
tive committee OF the board OF directors
to whom this proposition has been referred
reported that 1t could not be legally ac-
cepted and carried out. 1t is also stated
that the circular Is sent to the stockholders
IN order that they may be correctly IN
formed Of the facts.
Subject Of Gossip.
As the withdrawal Of the offer made by
Mr.. Mclean on the 18th instant left no
proposition pending relative to the old Riggs
Bank property, it is the general street gossip
that active steps are being taken by Mr.
Mclean and those interested with him to
organize a new trust company. which will
occupy building to be erected on the site
Of the old Riggs Bank building. It Is fur
thermore rumored that subscriptions to the
capital stock of the proposed company,
which, under the law, cannot be less than
st. OO, coo, are being taken.
Another bit Of gossip which is circulating
in local financial circles Is to the effect That
there is movement to bring about con-
solidation Of the Metropolitan and Citizens
National Banks, both Of which institutions
are located side by side on 18th street be-
tween and G streets. It Is stated, how
ever, by those interested in both institutions
that the gossip is without foundation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
ADDS TO HOLDINGS.
D. a. b. Will Acquire moro Ground
for Memorial Hall.


: The Daughters Of the American Revolu-
ton yesterday afternoon held one Of the
largest board meetings in the history Of the
organization. Many delegates and members
Of the National Continental Congress are
now in the city. and therefore the meeting
was one OF great interest. The principal
business transacted was in regard to adding
to the holdings OF the organization for the
purposes of its continental memorial hall.
The national society now owns more than a
quarter OF a block of ground. At the meet
Ing It was decided to purchase another
quarter of a, block, which gives the Daugh-
tiers more than half q block. The reports
from the officers who will attend the ma
tiOnal congress show that widespread inter-
est is taken In the memorial hall, and that
the contributions for that purpose which
will be handed IN by the delegates next
week win be very much larger In amount
than ever before.
The Manor House Chapter. Mrs. M. A.
Ballenger. regent, will entertain the visit
ing Daughters of the American Revolution
at reception tn the Riggs House. The ma
tional society. by invitation of the librarian
of Congress, will visit the Congressional
Library on Monday evening All arrange
ments are completed for the Continental
Congress, which will open Monday morning
at 10 o'clock, Mrs. Fairbanks. president
general, presiding;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
POWELL INVESTIGATION.
Legislative Committee Probing
Charges Against Sergeant-at-Arms.

NEWARK. N. j., February 21.-The legis-
lative committee appointed by the house OF
assembly to hear testimony in relation to
the charges against Powell. sergeant at
arms of the house, met here today.
Powell Is accused Of having attempted to
extort $3.50 from the Rev. c. c. Edmunds,
pastor of Grace Episcopal Church. for the
return OF several thousand dollars worth
Of vestments which were stolen from the
vestry OF the church.
Il Is alleged that Powell also agreed In
return for the money to turn over the
thief to the police.
When the charges were brought against
Powell both Governor Murphy and Attor-
ney General McCarter tried to induce him
to resign the Office of sergeant-at-arms but
he refused to do go.
The legislative committee was then ap-
pointed to investigate the charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
SENAToR-ELECT FULTON.
Senator Mitchell Speaks in Highes,
Terms OF oregon's Recent Choice.

8. You inquire what / know about Senator
elect Charles w. Fulton Of Oregon" said
Senator Mitchell to a Star reporter today.
II know all about Mr. Fulton; have known
him personally and intimately for nearly
a quarter of a century. He Is one of the
leading and ableS OF the lawyers Of Ore
gon. is in the prime of life, a man of fine
presence, a pleasing speaker, able and con-
'vincing in debate. He has been for many
years q member OF the Oregon state sem
ate, IL at present member. and has been
president OF that body several times. He is
q thorough republican and very popular
throughout the state. He has a charming
and accomplished wife. i am greatly grati-
fled over his election, as he has been one of
my most able and efficient supporters In
all my political contests in the state"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
GEN. MANSFIELD RETIRED.
!, Has Had Over Forty Years. Active
MILITARY Service.

Brig. Gen. Samuel M. Mansfield, recently
promoted from colonel, Corps of Engineers,
was placed on the retired list today on his
own application, after more than forty
years service.
F., Gen. Mansfield entered the Military Acad-
envy from Connecticut in July, 1858, and
shortly after his graduation in June, 1862,
took command of the 9th Connecticut Vol
unteer Infantry for service in the civil war.
Being one Of the star graduates. he was as
signed to the Corps Of Engineers, and
reached the grade Of colonel in that depart
ment in July. 1893. He has recently been
stationed at New York in charge of inn
portant river and harbor works In that
vicinity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
GEN. LLOYD wEAToN ILL.
Threatened With Pneumonia In Hotel
at San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO. February 21,-General
Lloyd Wheaton. u. 8. A., recently retired,
has been very Ill at hotel here during the
last few days.
The general. accompanied by his wife. ar
rived from the east about ten days ago in
poor health, as result of his Philippine
campaign.
On Monday a severe cold, which he had
contracted in the east, developed into an
attack of pleurisy. and his temperature rose
rapidly to point where, in his weakened
condition, 1t was feared he would be strtck-
en- with pneumonia.
For short time his condition was regard
ed as very serious. but 1t is now announced
that he has passed the critical stage and
will recover. He is sixty-f1ve years old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
BoNA-FIDE CIRCULATION.

The sworn statement below shows that
the circulation Of The Star is what it Ia
claimed to be. Furthermore, within the
city of Washington its circulation is more
whether morning or evening. and 1t ls
regularly delivered every day. by carriers.
to fifteen thousand subscribers who take
no other Washington daily paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
Ballots at Dover.

DOVER, Del, February 21.-The sena-
torial ballot taken by the legislature today
was merely perfunctory. all but four OF the
members being paired and absent. It re-
suited as follows:
(dem.), 2
: Short term-Addicks. q; John w. Causey
(dem.), 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
UNDER ADMIRAL EVANS.
Commanders Assigned Of Philippine
and Chinese Squadrons.

Rear Admiral Cooper, senior squadron
commander of the Asiatic feet, has arrived
on that station and hoisted his flag on the
cruiser Rainbow. which was the flagship OF
the, late Rear Admiral Wildes. The Navy
Department is Informed that the Rainbow
left Hong Kong yesterday for the naval
station at Cavite. from which fact 1t Is as
sumed that Rear Admiral Cooper VIII be
assigned to the command of the Philippine
squadron and that Rear Admiral Sterling.
who is now under orders to that station,
will be assigned to the command Of the
, northern or Chinese squadron. These as
signments are in the Jurisdiction Of Rear
, Admiral Evans, commander-in-chief of the
Adatic station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
Arbitration Of the Sala Case.

A cablegram has been received at the
State Department from Minister Powell at
Port au Prince saying that he has arranged
with the government of San Domingo for
the beginning Of the arbitration of the Sala
case in Washington March 49, The arbi-
traitors are Mr.. Frederick Van Dyne, the
assistant solicitor Of the State Department,
and Senior Guachaila, the Bolivian minister.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
80 DR. DUNCAN Acquitted.
Shooting Bruce Head With Felonious
rf.r g. Intent r--


/ PITTSBURG. Pa, February, DIR. Ellis
Duncan Of Louisville, KY, was found not
guilty of the charge of shooting Bruce
Head with felonious intent 2-,t Z
The jury rendered a seated verdict last
night, after being out four hours. and when
court opened at $50 o'clock this morning it
was read by Judge Frazier.
/, DR.. Duncan was at once discharged from
custody.
That the verdict was a popular one was
shown by the fact that when the announce
ment was made that the defendant had been
acquitted it was greeted with cheers and
loud clapping of hands. -
Many Congratulations.
This was quickly suppressed by the court
officials. go. >.ats
DR.. Duncan was the recipient of many
congratulations from friends and strangers
He had smile ON his face. and showed
an air of intense relief that the ordeal was
over. .,,-,ss- ,-.-s
He said he would not discuss his family
affairs. and In. ,nded to pursue the same
policy of silence that he had always main
tanned. except when compelled to testify.
He will departsfor, home tonight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
THREE DEsERTERs DROWNED.
Boat in Which They Were Rowing to
Shore Struck on Reef.

Shore Struck on Reef.
By Pacific Cable.
HONOLULU. February 21.-seven sailors
deserted from the brig Geneva last night
and attempted to row ashore in small
boat. s&s.'
Only four Of the men have since been
heard from. and It Is believed that the
others were drowned.
The men who deserted are Frank Hutche-
son. George Dopman, J. Giles. James Bry-
ant, James Kelly. James Davie and George
Hutton.
Their boat WAS broken by striking ON a
reef and four men were seen to come
ashore.
They are in hiding. and it Is not known
who were drowned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
A Number Of Bills Passed
by the Senate.
MORE FILIBUSTERING
MR. QUAY HAS LONG REPORT
READ IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Post Office Bill to Be Reported to
Senate Monday-The House Con-
-si-s7't -erS' tSlslz-s1s-
siders the Currency.

The Senate resumed its sittings again at
II o'clock today, with the doors closed, and
with Thursdays session still proceeding.
The presiding officer had scarcely taken his
seat when the point Of no quorum was
made, A sufficient humber Of senators soon
responded and Mr.. Morgan was about to
proceed with his canal speech, when there
was a~general request on the part Of sena-'
tors to be allowed to transact some morn
ing business. Senator Cuilom yielded to
this demand, and 1t soon became apparent
that very large volume Of this business
had accumulated Mr. CuIlom then moved
an open session Of an hour for the trans
action Of legislative business. There was
no objections, and, accordingly, twenty min
utes after the beginning Of the session, the
doors were opened.
The hour was given up largely to the in
Productions of bills and the making Of COM
mittee reports.
Mr.. Quay's Usual Request.
The business had not proceeded far when
MI Quay rose and said, II merely rise to
make my usual request with. I presume,
the usual result, that on Thursday. the 18th
of February, a vote be taken on the omni-
bus statehood bill and adj amendments
without further debate Messrs. Depew
and Nelson objected simultaneously. and
Mr.. Quay took hts seat with wave Of his
hand to Mr.. Alger, who had yielded the
floor to him.. 10
Bills were passed as follows: Ceding jur1s-
dfction to the state of Arkansas over lands
formerly. in Fort Smith reservation: grant
Ing consent to erect a water power dam at
Mussea Shoals. Alabama, on the Tennessee
river; providing for the payment Of $500
to the executors of James P. Willett, late
postmaster at Washington, D. c., as dam
ages on account of his death. which was
caused by falling down an elevator shaft
in the post office building; amending the
law concerning the holding Of real estate
construction Of a bridge across the Arkan-
sas river at Moore's Rock Ark; extending
the time for the construction OF a bridge
across the Cumberland river at Carthage,
Tenn; authorizing the Secretary, of the In
terror to restore to entry public lands seq
regated for reservoirs; authorizing the con-
struction of a bridge across Pearl river at
Smiths Ferry, Lawrence county Miss
Mr. Mason gave notice that Monday he
would ask the Senate to take up the post
Office appropriation bill Immediately after
the disposition OF the routine morning busi-
ness.
Resumes Executive Session.
lcm. resumed consideration Of the Panama
canal treaty in executive session.
When the Senate went into executive ses-
sion for the second time Mr.. Quay again
took the floor and said that he desired to
present to the Senate certain reports, but
that he was fndisposed, and, therefore,
There was no objection and the reading
clerk accordingly began the reading Of
long report on the question Of isthmian
canals which Mr. Quay sent up.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
Par1or Matches rabooed.

A bill was introduced in the House today
by Mr.. Goldfogle Of New York making it
unlawful after June 80 next to keep or store
parlor matches In any government building.
A fine of $3.50 Is provided as the penalty for
violating the provisions Of the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
Change of Venue Bill Passed.

; HELENA. ..s Mont, February. 21.-The
change of venue bill. which nearly caused
a riot IN the senate Wednesday night, has
passed that body. The house passed a
bill appropriating $4,000 for a Montana
exhibit at the, st. Louis exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21

AMSTERDA AM. February 2L-The rail-
road employees OF sIEoiland have decided to
cease work. with the object Of preventing
the adoption Of the proposed law prohibit
ing railroad strikes.
A meeting Of the leaders OF the work
mems unions, having membership OF
$4,000, has resolved, to support the railroad
men. the date OF whese strike has not yet
been announced,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
Escaped in Her Night Clothes.

SUFFOLK. Va. February S1.-The resi-
dence Of Mrs. Henrietta Stephenson. with
nearly all It's contents, was burned early
today. Mrs. Stephenson escaped In her
night garments A trunk. In which there
was SEQ, was saved. There was no In
surance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
Pacific Squadron Sails for Amapal..

The Navy Department has been informed
that the Pacific squadron. commanded by
Rear Admiral. Glass. left Acapulco. Mex
i'a' this morning for Amapala. Honduras
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21

To incorporate Masonic Organization.
The House today passed without OPP
position a Senate bill to amend the act to
, Incorporate the Masonic Mutual Relief As
ISOLATION of the District Of Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-21
No Conference on District BILL.

ferees on the District BILL and probably will
not be until the middle Of nsxt week
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of The evening STAR


SATURDAY, February IA. 1908 ....-.41 1888
MONDAY, February Ii, ,127
TUESDAY, February n 1909 los
WEDNESDAY, February 49, lsG3.... 81 ,2S4
THURSDAY. February 19, - ,4so
FRIDAY, February 20, 1908 ,433
.Z1z, 00S
uauy aVsrsSe-...... ,49S
solemnly swear that the above Statement,
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THE EVENING STAR circulated during
the six secular days ending Friday. Feb
ruary 20. 190e-that is. the number of copies
actually SOLD. delivered. furnished or mailed,
for valuable consideration. to bona ndc pur-
chasers or subscribers. and that the copies
so counted are not returnable to or remain
in the c.sice unsold-
J. FLEMING NEwBOI4D.
Asst. Business Manager,
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
twenty first dag OF February, A. D. 1908.
GRANVILLE A. WHITAKER
/ - .s9 Notary Public. DC.
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(continusd on fiftsenth FaEe3
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-17

NEW YORK, Aug. 15.-Operations in
today's stock market were made up
largely of professional trading, an i'm
portant proportion of the stock exchange
membership having left the city for an
end Of the week holiday. The profession
ais were inclined to work for a reaction,
owing to the rapidity of the weeks recov-
cry in the market, which might be as
sumed to have build UP vulnerable ac-
count On the long side Of the market
London evidently took the same view of
the situation and had made inroads upon
last nights prices here before our open
ing. Selling quickly carried prices down
to the London level. There was also free
profit-taking in Amalgamated Copper
attracted by yesterdays late squirt. After
the London selling was completed there
was a pause and then vigorous recov-
cry, which retrieved practically all the
losses. This was apparently in anticipa-
ton of very favorable bank statement.
The statement did not meet this eXpecta-
ton. The loan contraction, in view Of
the weeks augmented buying of securi-
ties. might have been regarded an un-
pleasant surprise, but the sentiment of
the market seemed more influenced by the
loss of cash where a considerable gain
had been hoped for. The market sold
off again to about the lowest, with net
losses Of l point or more for some of
the principal active stocks.
Bonds have recovered in sympathy with
stocks. United States old As, new As reg
istered and 5s have declined H. and the
new As coupon " per cent on CALL
CLOSING LIST.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-08-17
WHEAT STILL BULLlSH
SHARPLY, BUT DOES NOT
HOLD THROUGHOUT
Demand at the Start Is Large and Shorts
Cover REORGANIZATION Occurs, but
Market Shows No Weakness and the
Close Is Quite Strong.

CHICAGO, Aug. 15.-The wheat market
was again decidedly bullish today and
prices advanced sharply early in the ses-
slon but later reacted, although the close
September corn was unchanged, oats were
down CSC, while September provisions
closed oss from 5@77ac to. 17Ac lower.
the ssrt was s t big demand for wheat at
exceedingly strong sentiment in the cash
situation in the Northwest and the mar
ket opened strong, with September $50
Shorts covered freely early in the day and
with considerable buying by the bull lead
ers on the higher outside markets. Mime
there selling at s1.01 per bushel prices
advanced rapidly, September selling up
to 84Ac within a few minutes from the
opening. Commission houses sold on the
advance and much of the gain was lost.
although the market at no time showed
any disposition toward weakness. On the
downturn September sold off to SO nc. but
rallied again later. The latter part of the
session showed more steadiness and Sep
TENDER closed at SIC. net again of "
@5sc.
Clearances. Of wheat and flour were
ceipts were small at 1000 bushels,
against 1064,000 bushels a year ago.
Minneapolis and Duluth reported receipts
Of 112 cars. which with local receipts of
"a cars. II of contract grade, made a to-
tai receipts for the three points Of 1876
cars, against PAT cars last week and 511
cars year ago.
Corn Not Very Active.
Corn was quiet and the undertone was
easy, although the strength in wheat
served to steady prices somewhat. The
weather in the West continued favorable
and country advices mostly told of i'm
provement in the crop. The movement
was still light and the cash demand was
better. After selling between 52as @521&c
and 52Bc, September closed unchanged
at 525sc. Local receipts were 1T cars.
with Is of contract grade.
There were NO important features in the
trading in oats and prices held barely
steady. There were further selling by
some of the local bulls, but the demand
was about equal to the offerings. The
strength in wheat was the main support
September down &c at 34Ac. after rang
ing between 34Ac and 35Ac. Local re-
cefpts were $40 cars.
Provisions were again weak with Sep
tember liquidation the feature. In both
lard and ribs the selling of September
and buying of October continued on a lib
eral scale: A firm hog market had
steadying influence, receipts Of hogs be-
ing smaller and prices at the yards tri-
file higher. September pork closed 171zc
lower at $13, September lard was off SO
75ac at $7.95@7.971s, and ribs We're down
7h@10c at $40.
EThe estimated receipts for Monday are:
Wheat, lis cars; corn. 175 cars: oats. 270
cars and $4,000 head of hogs.
- Range of Quotations.
The leading futures ranged as follows:
s . 2 I Open High. Low. | Close.