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LEOPOLD PRAISES HIMSELF.
Asks His Parliament to Place Blind
 Confidence in Him.

Brussels. Jan. l.--Upon the occasion to- day of receiving the congratulations oE Parliament, the diplomatic corps and the Belgian oficials. King Leopold made a curious response to the President of the Chamber.
 His Majesty alluded to tho initiative he himself had taken upon many Occasions notably in China. and asked the chamber to continue to show the same blind con- fidence in him that 1t had always done q shall not abuse it." King Leopold continued. land thanks to the close un- ion between the King and the legislative chambers, we shall be able to achieve things which cannot be explained ct this moment, but of which the people will understand the bearing only by the re- sults."
 His Majesty's remarks created consid- erable comment and are supposed to point to some new development of Belgian in- terests and possibly in tho Congo Frse State.
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MRS. GRANTS RELICS.
Valuable I Collection of Souvenirs
 Presented to Government.

Valuable i Collection of Souvenirs
 Presented to Government.
 Washington, Jan. LA valuable collec- ton of the relics of the tour of President and Mrs Grant around the world today were placed for the first time on public exhibition in the national museum here.
 The transfer to the Government was provided for in the will of Mrs. Grant to whom they were originally presented. They consisted of an ancient Japanese cabinet of exquisite lacquered work in- laid with gold, presented by the Empress of Japan: pair Of large modern bronze vases, embossed, blazoned and decorated. presented by the Emperor of Japan; a ladies' gold dressing case in the shape of an urn, with several smaller eases, the gift of the King and Queen of Siam; a ladys silver perfume toilet set of monu- mental and classical design, with fine filagree and chest containing old manu- scripts. including poems and other writ ings of great antiquity.
 The collection was placed beside that of General Grants relics, which have been in tho Governments custody for sev- eral years.
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New Foundland Lobsters.

St. Johns, N. F.. Jan. 1.-The Anglo French modus vivendL governing the prosecution of the lobster fishing indus try on the French shore of New Found land. expired yesterday. The colonial government has agreed to renew this agreement for the present year in order to avoid complications during the consid- eration of the Bond-Hay treaty in Wash ington and London. but it Is believed here that Great Britain will arrange some set tlement of the matter with France during the present season,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-02
MAY BE A HITCH.
Rome Also Dissatisfied With Castro's
 Conditions.

Rome, Jan. L-Foreign Minister PrinettI this afternoon received, through Ambas- sador Meyer, Secretary Hays note com municating President Castros acceptance of The Hague arbitration in principle, but with an additional proposition which the Government at Washington does not SUD- port.
 At the New Years diplomatic reception today Foreign Minister Prinettl and Am bassador Meyer exchanged congratula- tions over the anticipated settlement by arbitration of the Venezuelan trshbles Senor Prinetti expressed his appreciation of his attitude of the United States, and his satisfaction at the State Departmnet's action throughout the affair.
 While reserve is maintained at the for eign office with regard to the Venezue- Ian matter, it has been learned that the foreign office considers the additional proposition made by President Castro as not likely of acceptance Communications on this subject are now being exchanged with Germany and Great Britain.
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Ex-coiieee President Falls Dead

Springfield. O.. Jan. 1.-Rev. J. B. Me Michael, formerly President of Monmouth College, Monmouth. H.. fell dead shortly after he entered the pulpit of the Sugar Creek United Presbyterian Church, near Xenia, last evening. He had just taker off his top coat, and members thought he had slipped from his chair. When they reached his side he was dead. He was elected President of Monmouth in 1878 and served for twenty years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-02
TOURNAMENT OF ROSES.
40, 900 Persons See Floral Parade in
 Pasadena, Cal.

Pasadena, Cal, Jan. 1.-Dense crowds of visitors and residents of Pasadena witnessed the tournament of roses pro- cession today, which surpassed in every point of attractiveneSs any preceding tournament parade. It is estimated that fully 400o0 people witnessed the floral pa- Iade.
 The procession was a lengthy one. The floats, with their handsome and artistic decorations of Southern California's wide variety of floral productions, made an impressive appearance as they glided smoothly through the city. The Navajo and Moqui Indians. with their squaws and papooses, represented aboriginal America in the floral festival and attract ed much attention.
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.nnrnn aovernor of Panama.

Panama, Jan. 1.-Dr. Facundo Muus Duran has received a cablegram from President Marroquin appointing him Gov ernor of Panama in succession to General salzar. Dr. Duran filled the post of Gov ernor of Panama from 1898 to 1899. Mem bers of the Electoral Council have also been appointed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-02
neath of A. H. Drown.

Indianapolis, Jan. 1.--Austin H. Brown died at his home in this city today. He was a brother of Admiral George Brown, has been prominent in this city the great CT part of his life, and has held many positions of trust both in city, State and national government. He was "A years of age and was the son of William J. Brown. one-time Secretary of State of Indiana and a member of Congress.
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Insult Added to Injury.

La Guaira, Jan. 1.-The former vene- zuelan gunboat Zumbador. now trans formed into British warship, arrived here at noon today and caused consider ssie indignation among the people ashore. who looked upon her arrival here under the British flag especially on New Years day as adding insult to injury. The Ital- ian armored cruiser Carlo Alberto arrived here at ?. m.- today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-02
Fire in Missouri Capitol.

Jeffer son City. Mo. Jan. Fire was discovered in the basement of the Capitol at 2 o'clock this afternoon. It was put out by some workmen, but not until some records of the land department in the office of the Secretary of State had been burned The loss to the building is slight,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-02
REWARD FOR TRAIN RoBBEa.
L. & N. VIII Give $500 for Arrest
 of Man Who Shot Keen.

L. & N. VIII Give $500 for Arrest
 of Man Who Shot Keen.
 Louisville, Ky, Jan. 1.-The LouisytIIa and Nashville Railroad will offer a ret ward of $500 for the capture and convics ton of the man who attempted to rou Conductor Keen's train last Tuesday morning.
 The officials of the road are convinced that Gus Hyatt, the escaped Tennessee convict is the guilty man.
 Additional evidence received by the de- tectives today tend to implicate Hyatt further in the crime. Conductor Bedford. who had charge of the Pullman car In which the shooting took place. and who was shown the picture of Gus Hyatt. which had already been identified aa Keen, said:
 T believe the picture Is that of the man who robbed the train."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-02
Mr. and Mrs. Roosevelt Entertain.

Washington, Jan. 1.-Tonight President and Mrs. Roosevelt entertained a number of friends at dinner. The state dining room. newly finished and being more suited for such functions than the private dining room. was used for the occasion. After the dinner the guests were given d box party by Miss Alice Roosevelt at the New National Theatre, where Miss An nie Russells new play, Mice and Men," is being produced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-02
FIREMBN BACK AT WORK.
Found That Public Sentiment Was
 Entirely Against Them.

Houston, Tex, Jan. 1.-The members of the fire department. who went on strike last night Tt midnight. called it off to- day, having found that public sentiment was entirely against them.
 The City Council held a special meet ing and expressions were that if the fire men did not call the strike off their places should be filled as quickly as possible Since the strike was called of the Coun- oil agreed to consider the matter O. higher wages.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-02
IS THE BUBoNIc PLAGUE.
True .Asiatic Scourge Exists ir
 Mazatalan. Mexico.

3An&Ssa4has &ASASo'
 Mazatalan. Mex. Jan. 1.-There ts no longer the slightest doubt that the disease now affecting this city is genuine Asiatic plague, for microscopic investigation proves that bubonic pest haccilu are in the blood of those afflicted with the disease. The plague has grown virulent within the last forty-eight hours and the alarm, which has begun in some measure to abate, has returned with increased strength. The citizens are heetng from the city at the rate of 300 per day and some s.ooo have already gofie.
 It ts a remarkable fact that more than 50 per cent of the persons attacked are women.
 The news of the rscrudescence of the plague at this port has reached the in- terior towns of the State and is causing q panic Sanitary cordons of armed men havo been placed around the towns to prevent the entrance of any one from this place.
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from the .'hot country and will go home tomorrow. He is much interested in the fact that many young Americans with small capital have started life in Mexico as planters in the tropical belt. Though fi eatiy pleased with the brilliant pros poets of the tropical agriculture, MT. Bryan says he is still very well satisfied with his little farm on the outskirts of Lincoln. Neb
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neath of A. N. Daniels.

Guthrie, Okla. Jan. i.--Arthur N. Dan icls. 42 years old. former Speaker of the Territorial Legislature of Oklahoma, died today He was a native of Galesburg. Iii, graduate of Knox College and once a member of the Minnesota Legislaturs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-02
GERMANY IS SATISFIED.
Castro's Answer Acceptable to the
 Kaiser's Government.

hh1BerS GoVerument.
 Berlin, Jan. 1.-President Castro's re- ply to the powers. through Minister Bowen. Is substantially an unqualified acceptance of their proposals to arbi- trate and the accompanying conditions. The foreign office here received his an- swer today and Is satisfied with it's spirit. A further interchange of views. prepara- tory to signing the protocol, will take place in Washington
 The only really important question to te settled is what shall be done wNh the blockade. A continuance of the blockade is relied upon to hasten the conclusion of the arbitration prelimlnaries. especially on the part of Venezuela
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-02
will aat Tnoraaaa.

Jeffersonvilie. Ind. Jan. 1.-Nearty @4 cement workers in the mills in soutnera Indiana were notified today that they would receive an advance of 70 par eens in their wages durlnS la1a~ ---
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-02
Eartbouake in Costa Rica.

San Jose. C. R.. Jan. IA severe shock of earthouake was felt here at 1 o'clock this morning. The shock Is believed to have originated from the volcano of Irazu and fl followed the same direction as the ahocl,s felt here December IS.
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which he advocated resistance to the Monroe doctrine. His remarks were re- garded in Washington as g semi-omciai utterance of the German Government upon that principle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-02

General won Boguslawsh Is considered one of the foremost military writers fin Germany. He recently contributed an artiGis to the Tagliehe Rundschau. in.
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1.nmsiorff Qoine HomA

Vienna, Jan. 1.-Count Lamsdorn. Rus s,sn Minister of Foreign Affairs. left here this afternoon for St PeterHhurE
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LoUBET RECEIVES DIPLOMATS.
New Year at Elysee Palace-Felicita-
 tions the Order.

Paris. Jan. 1.-The New Year reception at the Elysee Palace was attended by the foreign diplomats, government officials and members of the Chamber of Depu- ties The diplomats were presented to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-02
MT. Bryan Coming Home.

Mexico City, Jan. 1:--WiIliam Jennings Bryan. with his family. has returned
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BoaUsLAwsKps ARTICLE.
It Did Not Represent the Views o
 the German Government.

Berlin, Jan 1.-The Tagliche Rund- schau denies that the recent article by General von Boguslawski was inspired. The paper says that the general. being retired. does not have to get the per mission of the government to express his views publicly. He is one of the editors of the Rundschau.
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THE WEATHER WARRINGTON. JAN. I.-FoR ALABAMA: RAIN FRIDAY AND PROBABLY SATURDAY; COLDER SATURDAY; FRESH SOUTHEAST WINDS SHIFT ING TO WEST.
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
FINED FOR EXCESSIVE SPEED.
Charles Miller Declared to Have Vic
lated Regulations.

Charles Miller appeared before Judge
Kimball in Police Court this morning to
answer to a charge of violating the speed
regulations Of the District in driving his
automobile along X street yesterday at a
rate Of speed greatly in excess of twelve
miles an hour, the maximum limit for such
vehicles fixed by. the police. regulations.
The arrest was made by Bicycle Policeman
Lanten, who was the principal witness
against the defendant. and who stated to
the court that Mr.. Miller was going at a
higher rate Of speed than the regulations
allowed.
Sadie E. Adams. who was in the auto
mobile when the arrest was made, testified
for the defense, and declared that she wore
a large hat during the ride. She argued
that II the vehicle had been travelling at a
high rate Of speed her hair would have been
disarranged and the hat blown back but
Miller stated that he has seen automobiles
driven at the rate of thirty OF forty miles
an hour along the streets of Washington,
and that he Is heartily in sympathy with
the determination of the authorities to stop
such fast driving but he declared his own
vehicle was not exceeding the maximum
limit provided by the police regulations at
the time the arrest was made.
The court, however, thought differently,
and assessed fine Of $40 against Mr.
Miller, which was paid. Judge Kimball
stated the other day that persons who per-
sist in violating the speed regulations are
to be dealt with vigorously. The maximum
fine in such cases, 1t is said, is $40.
The cases against Frank Lbbey and John
speed regulations. were continued to a later
date.
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MISSING MAN TURNS UP.
He and His Companion Suspected Of
Killing Each Other

He and His Companion Suspected Of
Killing Each Other.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
ANNAPOLIS. Nd. April IAN adven-
ture which at one time promised some in
teresting developments was cleared up
when Samuel J. Smith and J. r. Phipps,
two men from Shadyside, this county. came
here and reported that man named Andy
Reynolds came ashore there Saturday night
and said that he had left a gasoline launch
on bar in Herring bay. He told them
that Mr.. G. c. F. Holz and himself had
left Baltimore together Thursday night in
a launch belonging to the latter. for Mr..
Holzs farm at Beauvue St. Mary's county.
About six miles below Annapolis a heavy
storm set In and the rudder breaking Holz
DeileVed the launch unsafe and after vainly
endeaVor1ng to persuade Reynolds to ac-
company him, he set out in an open boat
and landed near Chesapeake Beach. where
ne took the train to Washington and then
to Annapolis. where he made efforts to get
a boat and go in search of Reynolds.
1t was reported that as their boat passed
down the bay the men were heard quarrel
Ing and when Reynolds came ashore It was
thought at Shadyside that he had murdered
doiz and thrown him overheard. Justice
Weems was considering the idea Of placing
him under arrest, but he skipped out before
it could be done. and Messrs. Smith and
Phipps, who rescued the boat and its con-
tents. came here this morning firmly be-
lievtng that Holz had been killed. The
latter was found here. however. and the
matter was satisfactorily explained.
A striking coincidence was that a report
was started here that Holz had murdered
Reynolds and he was under the surveillance
Of the local authorities. Both men had terri
BILE experiences with wind and water before
reaching land.
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PRESIDENT AT HARRISBURG.
Makes Brief Speech to Citizens an
Members Of Legislature.

HARRISBURG, Pa, April president
Roosevelt's train arrived at 1:1O and re-
NAMED here for nine minutes. The run
from Washington to. Harrisburg was I'M
eventful the President spending most Of
his time. in reading. The train made no
stops after leaving Baltimore, except for
water.
The President was greeted in this city
by q great crowd, including the members
Of the Pennsylvania legislature and city
officials. Senator Focht of Union, on be-
half Of the senate, presented greetings to
the President Senator Focht expressed
regret that they were unable to welcome
him at the capitol. but were glad to well
come him In thek shadewt6f Zion lutheran
Church, where the ~Arst Harrison was NOM
mated for the, RTesidency.y 49,. s.- ,...
Speaker Walton also regretted that he
could not visit the CAPITOL and be presented
to the members Of the house In a body. The
President showed evidence Of surprise at
the reception He spoke for more than
five minutes. He wanted to thank the SEN
ator and the speaker Of the house for their
kind words s. :. IT,
The President referred to the prosperity
Of the state and the country, and said 1t
was more due to the individual skill Of
labor and capital than to any of his efforts.
He said he left Washington with light
heart over the magnificent work performed
by the anthracite coal strike commission.
No document, he said, handed down by any
association Of men could have the power
for more good than that handed down by
the commission.
After briefly referring again to the gen
eral prosperity Of the country. the Presi-
dent closed his remarks by again thanking
the great crowd.
AS soon as he finished speaking the signal
was given and the train pulled out at 1:19
p. m. The next stop is Altoona, which place
will be reached at 4:15 p. m.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
PRODUCTION OF COTTON.
Statement Issued by the Census
Bureau.

The census bureau today made public
the first annual statement of cotton produc-
ton under the permanent organization OF
that bureau. The statement is made by
w. M. Steuart. chief statistician of manu-
features. 1t places the cotton production.
exclusive of lnters for the year at II, O7S.-
$50 commercial bales. equivalent to 49,
63O945 bales of 500 pounds each. The total
crop, including nnters. was II. ga. los COM
mercial bales. or 1887. 1913 O0-pound bales.
The difference In the figures in commercial
bales and 5OO-pound bales is due to the
fact that some of the commercial bales
are round bales which contain only 255
pounds, or little more than half the weight
of the square bales.
The explanation is made that the figures
are the result Of personal visits on the
part of census Office agents to 81 753 gin
neries. The canvass extended until March
d. but at that time there was still I'M
ginned a small quantity of cotton. This
Is estimated at 1S4.2D5 commercial bales
and these are included in the figures given
The production by states in commercial
bales Is given as follows:
Alabama. 1.O11.325; Arkansas. 999. go;
Florida. 67.2S7; Georgia. !, 500, 1913; Indian
territory, 4O9.59 Kansas. 45: Kentucky,
1908: Louisiana, oil 1853: Mississippi, .451. :
626: Missouri. 1862: North Carolina, $685.,
1884: Oklahoma. 21S.39O; South Carolina,
94S, 200; Tennessee. 32S.O19; Texas, $751;
zoo: Virginia. 1855.
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The Governors to Meet.
SERIOUSLY HURT.
Ralph L. Hall Has His Leg Broken by
Runaway Horse.

Mr.. Ralph L. Hall. real estate dealer
met with painful accident about 1870
o'clock this afternoon, sustaining fracture
Of the right leg just above the ankle. He
was standing on the curb in front of 623 E
street northwest. having Just driven up
with his horse and buggy, and a runaway
horse, attached to light spring wagon,
came dashing around the corner of 9Th
street and turned into e street, running
eastward.
The bystanders gave varied reports as to
how the accident occurred Several stated
that Mr.. Hall grasped the reins of his own
horse near the bride, and In attempting to
ward off the runaway was struck by the
frightened animal and thrown to the curb.
Others stated that Mr.. Halls horse jerked
away from him, and in attempting to grasp
the bride rein he fell against the curb sus-
tanning injuries as previously mentioned.
Mr.. ]. w. Witten. a friend Of Mr.. Hall,
was passing, and, with the assistance OF
several bystanders carried the injured man
into No. 623 street. occupied by Mrs.
Durham DR.. w. P. c. Hazen was called
by telephone, but before he reached the
scene the ambulance from the Emergency
Hospital arrived, having been called by
some witness of the accident. Mr.. Hall de-
clined to go to the hospital, and after his
injuries had been examined by DR. Hazen
he was taken to his home, AS 4th street
northeast.
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CoGHLAN CUT OFF.
No Word From Him by Cable for
Several DAVIS.

Minister Merry reports to the State De-
partment in a cablegram today upon the
progress of the revolutionary movement in
Nicaragua. stating that the steamers on
Lake Nicaragua are IN the possession of
reyolutionists and that marital law has
been proclaimed.
Consul General Maxwell at Santo Do
mingo cables that the government war
ships are engaging the land batteries, which
are in possession of the revolutionists. He
says the situation is critical. and he has
taken a number of refugees into the con-
sulate for protection.
The Navy Department has been advised
that the San Domingo cable lines have been
interrupted and that all messages for San
Domingo City. Curacao and Venezuela will!
be accepted at senders risk. No word has
yet been received from Rear Admiral Cogh-
Ian for several days regarding the situation
in Central America, as the cable communi-
cation there is also shut off.