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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
MISREPRESENTATION MEN.
American Bridge Company Trying to
Break the Strike.

PITTSBURG,. Pa. March ia deter
mined effort is TO be made by the American
Bridge Company to break the strike OF
structural iron workers in this city by, i'm
porting non-union men. 500
eLastfnight forty.seven men were brought
into the city from Norfolk, Va, and 80
men. 1t Is said, have been engaged and are
on their way here. The men who arrived
last night were placed on a large house
boat. which is tied up in the Monongahela
river at the !eompany.s plant. at the foot
Of 32d street.. south side
The boat has been fitted up with hunks,
dining room and kitchen. and 1t is proposed
to house and board the men on the boat
until the strike Is broken. =
The men are to be used in completing the
work on the new Wabash railroad bridge
across the Monongahela river.
"A squad of policemen IS guarding the
non-union workmen. but everything is quiet.
no move having been made blythe strikers
to Interfere with. the newcomers The strike
was inaugurated three weeks ago on ac-
count of an alleged violation of an agree
ment. .~-t.s, h;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
Foreign Enterprises in Siberia.

Commercial Agent r. I. Greener at Vlad-
livestock. in a report to the State Depart
ment IN regard to foreign enterprises in
Siberia, says that 1t should be noted by per-
sons in the United States who are called
on to invest in Siberian ventures that few
are successful. 1t is not SO difficult to get
st. Petersburg concession, If one has cap
ital enough. But the outcome, says Mr..
Greener, whether for mining, fishing, hunt
ing or trading, has In few cases Justified
the outlay. 1t should be clearly understood
that the Russian government does not offer
inducements for these ventures, and that
expensive formalities must be complied
with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
The Washington Elm Cut Down.

THE famous Washington elm which has
adorned one Of Hartford's principal thor
oughfares is now a thing of the past" c.
8. Taylor of the Connecticut town an
nounced to a Star man at the Arlington
this morning. IAN effort was made to save
at least part of it for its historical value,
but after thorough inspection the conclu-
sion was reached that it was a menace to
life. and as the trustees of the Connecticut
Historical Society would not hold them
selves responsible for any accidents the
tree might cause, 1t fell into the hands of
the axman. Part of 1t was preserved by the
Connecticut Hist orical Society,""
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
;, Told to "Tip Them OFF,

NEW YORK. March 19.-At the trial TO.
day of Police Inspector Cross for neglect
Of duty former Wardman George Bissert
swore that a year before his dismissal
from the force in 1901 Cross told him there
were warrants to be served on some pool
room keepers and instructed him (BisserD
to learn what places were involved and to
tip them off," day or two later Bis
sert said. Cross threatened to have him
sent back to patrol duty because one place
had been raided. although Bissert assur I'd
the defendant that warning had been
Sent to it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
BILL TO TAX MORTGAGES.
introduced in Both Branches Of New
York Legislature

ALBANY. n. Y. March 19.-The mort
gage tax bill, imposing a tax of mills on
all real estate mortgages. was introduced in
both houses OF the legislature today.
The bill provides for the taxation at the
rate Of mills per annum OF all mort
cages resting upon real estate where the
property is situated within the state or
New York. except United States loan mort
cages. mortgages owned by the United
states or by corporation or association
organized exclusively for charitable, re-
lgious or educational purposes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
A Sensational Gold Strike.

Salt Lake mine owners are greatly in
terested in a sensational strike Of gold near
Silver City. Idaho" said d. G. Semmes of
Salt Lake to Star man at the New VIII
lard this morning. The strike was made
on the property of the Traders Mining Com
pany and the shot exposed a vein Of rich
free milling gold ore which upon examina-
ton proved to be five feet in thickness. AS
says from samples taken from the vein run
from $500 to $500 a ton and in the strike
there is part Of the vein foot thick that
will run to the higher sum for it's entire
length
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
Washington After the Regatta.

Secretary Frederick R. Fortmeyer Of the
National Association Of Amateur Oarsmen
has notified all the boat clubs OF the United
States that an important meeting Of the
executive committee Of the association will
be held in New York Saturday night. This
will be an important session from the fact
that the committee will decide on which
course this years championship regatta is
to be held. Washington. Philadelphia and
Worcester, Mass, will be the chief bidders
for the fixture
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
Reciprocity the Theme in the
Senate.
MR.. FOSTER OPPOSED
SPEAKS FOR OVER AN HOUR ON
THE SUBJECT.
It is Expected That Agreement Will
Be Ratified and Adjournment
Will Follow Today.

It's expected that the Senate will adjourn
kine die between and o'clock this after
noon Under the agreement reached just
before adjournment yesterday voting on the
amendments to the Cuban reciprocity treaty
began this afternoon at s O'Clock
There were but few senators In their seats
when the Senate met today. A resolution
was agreed to authorizing the committee on
territories to sit during the recess to con-
slider proposed bills relative to the district
of Alaska and to meet at such time and
place or places as the chairman may des-
ignate.
Mr. Morgan introduced resolution. which
recites that it is the duty of the United
States to take action that will cause the
abuses of the powers of taxation to cease
that there should be free trade between the
United States and the insular possessions;
that the Understanding debt should be ex-
tinguished; that corporations employed for
the purpose of monopoly are subject to the
control of Congress, and that Congress
should make vigorous use of such powers.
Senator Foster Opposed.
At IL :0s the Senate went into executive
session. Senator Foster La.) took the floor
on the Cuban reciprocity treaty imme-
diately and began the delivery of care
fully prepared speech in opposition to the
treaty. He contended that the effect Of the
proposed reduction in the duty on Cuban
sugar would be to enhance the profits Of
the manufacturers. and that the consumers
would not be benefited in the least by 1t.
Senator Berry Heard.
Senator Foster spoke for two and a half
hours. and was followed by Senator Berry,
who also opposed the treaty. Mr.. Berry
based his opposition the committee
amendment providing against any further
reduction of the duty sugar for five
years. He said this country could not af
ford to take that position
Amendments to the Treaty.
The Cuban treaty was amended in the
committee on foreign relations March II
so as to provide for concurrent action by
the House without any formal vote. 1t
was proposed by Senator Bacon and was
accepted by a unanimous consent.
The amendments accepted by the foreign
relations committee at the last session of
Congress were also renewed. One of these
provide for a reduction Of 40 per cent in
the tariff on American cattle shipped into
Cuba and the other was a provision pro-
hibiting in explicit terms a further reduc-
ton than 20 per cent in the duty on Cuban
sugar shipped into the United States, and
also prohibiting reductions in the rates of
sugar coming into the United States from
other countries.
1t was the expectation today that only
the committee amendments would be adopt
ed. Mr.. Newlands' amendment looking to
the annexation of Cuba will not command
support
The treaty will be ratified, but will remain
dead letter to all intents and purposes IN
til Congress at the next session makes it
effective by further legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
John W. Gates, Party at Norfolk.

SpecIdI DIspatcu 10 the Evening SAT.
NORFOLK. March ,19.-John W. Gates
and party of New York capitalists -arriv-
ed here today from Florida aboard Sea-
board Air Line tug. They are making an
inspection Of the railway deep-water ter
minals at this point. 1t Is stated that this
Is without business significance and that
the party Is here on business. but 1t is be-
lieved that Mr.. Gates L. investigating this
port with a view to railway Investment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
To Receive New Chinese Minister.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 19.-The Chi
nese residents of this coast are making very
elaborate preparations for the reception of
the new Chinese minister. who will arrive
on the steamer Korea next Tuesday. The
minister has sixty-two people in his suite
Their wardrobes are said TO be the richest
ever taken from the celestial empire
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
Jewels stolen, From Vienna Cathedral

VIENNA, March 19.-Jewels valued at
about 10000 embelIishing a painting above
the high altar of the ST. Stephan Cathedral.
were stolen during the night The painting.
which represented Maria Won Beco. was
greatly yenerated. 1t was brought to Vlen-
ma from Hungary on the occasion of a great
pilgrimage by Emperor Charles vi. the
father OF Maria Teresa. Queen Of Hungary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
Certificate Filed.

A certificate Of Incorporation Of the Leber
Store Service Company was placed on rec
ord today. The stated object OF the COM
pany is to operate devices for the purpose
Of facilitating the service in stores. The
incorporates are Luther H. Leber. Alger-
non II. Wilcox and Irving E. Ziegler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
Order Regarding Custody of Child.

In connection with the proceedings insti-
tuted by Louise c. Wells against her former
husband. Fenton g. Wells. to secure the
custody OF the child of the couple. hearing
Of which occurred this afternoon before
Justice Gould in Equity Court No. 2 Sen
ator Daniels of Virginia appeared as counsel
for Mr.. Wells. Attorneys Giesy and Blacki-
stone represented Mrs. Wells. Justice Gould
stated that he will sign decree permitting
Mrs. Wells to have the child with her at
certain intervals = ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
Horses Killed in Mine Explosion

HALIFAX, n. S.. March 19.-An explo-
sion followed by fire occurred In the Do
minion coal mine No. 1 at Glace Bay early
today. Twenty-fv horses We're sufrocated
but no human being was hurt. the explo-
sion occurring between the shifts of ,he
working force. The fire was soon gotten
under control.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
Tragedy at Petersburg. Ind.

PETERSBURG. Ind. March 19.-Mrs.
Aurville Gait was shot and fatally injured
last night by a person who fired through
a window Mrs. Gait and her husband were
divorced several months ago. '~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19

A woman who was prosecuting her hus-
band on a charge OF abandonment In a
Chicago police court, created a sensation by
trying to stab her spouse with q hatpin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers' 1919 F ST., members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
Mr.. wilkins Steadily Improving.

NEW YORK. March 19.-It was said at
the hotel where he q stopping that Berish
wflkins proprietor OF the Washingtou Post,
was better today and that he was steadily
improving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-19
Venezuelan Congress Assemblies.

A cablegram received at the Department
of State from Mr.. Russell. the United States
charge at Caracas. dated yesterday states
that the Venezuelan congress assembled
there yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-11
California Glace Fruits.
From the San Francisco Chronicle.

Glace fruit is an attractive form of con-
fectionery, which until recently was mostly
imported from southern Europe. Such fruit
has been put up in this state for good
many years. but for a long time the product
was unsatisfactory for the reason that 1t
would sweat and become sticky. 1t was
good to eat fresh and answered the purpose
of the local trade. but could not be export
ed. Our manufacturers, however in due
time surmounted the difficulty, whatever 1t
was, and our glace fruit is now equal to the
best in the world, as any one can see for
himself by calling at the first confectionery
store he comes to. At the Hamburg ex-
position California glace fruit was on ex-
hibition and samples were freely distrib-
uted. The result seems to have established
a reputation for our product as we have
had a constantly increasing trade with
northern Europe, whose dealers are seeking
to get into direct communication with our
manufacturers. Few realize the import
ance of the confectionery trade or the
number of people to whom 1t gives employ
ment. It is a large trade, mostly with wo-
men or for women. Men smoke. The gem
eral distribution Of this form OF California
confectionery throughout the world will do
more than most would at first imagine to
advertise California as country which has
passed the ruder stages of civilization and
reached the period of the practice Of the
delicate arts. =.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-11
Marine Laboratories.
rom the Boston Transcript

FROM the bOstOn lfhheeiIpt
The proposition to establish. by the aid
of the Carnegie Institution, a scientific lab
oratory for studying the marine life Of the
tropical waters in and adjacent to the Gulf
of Mexico has raised a discussion in Sci
ence as to the most desirable location for
such an Institution. The Dry Tortugas,
about seventy-five miles west OF Key West,
which were first proposed, are objected to
by several biologists because of their COM
parative inaccessibility and the lack Of any
of the comforts of civilization. Jamaica,
which has been proposed instead, is said to
possess all of the natural advantages of the
Tortugas so far as regards the large
amount of marine life available to the col
lector, and also the comforts of a city of
considerable size-physicians, good mail and
telegraph facilities. good markets and regu-
lar lines of passenger steamships.
The fact however. that the Tortugas sta
ton would be on American soil may out
weigh it's disadvantages In other respects.
There are three distinct faunae along the
Atlantic coast of North America. Profess
sor J. s. Kingsley places the dividing lines
between them at Cape Cod and Cape Hat
teras For the middle section, between the
two capes, there are already three we'll
equipped laboratories-the Marine Biologi-
cal Laboratory and the station of the
United States fish commission at Woods
Hole, and the Cold Spring Laboratory on
Long Island. The southern coast has at
present only two stations - the recently
built station of the United States fish COM
mission, at Beaufort. N. c., and another,
only opened this month, at the mouth of
the Calcasieu river, near Leesburg, in LOU
isiana.
The stretch of coast north of Cape Cod
has but one small station, the Harpswell
Laboratory on Casco bay, near Portland
Me-. which is maintained by Tufts College.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-11
SOUTHERN NEGRO IMPROVES
Race Conditions Are Far Better Thar
They Might Be.

From the American Monthly Review of Reviews.
There have been a good many exhibitions
of race friction of late, and these will
doubtless occur from time to time In the
future. Human nature will have to i'm
prove good deal before they are totally
done away with. But race conditions in
the south are growing better rather than
worse. and those who deny this statement
are not able to see things in their true per-
spective. While a large proportion of the
negroes in the United States are doubtless
descended from people brought from Africa
as slaves prior to the legal abolition Of the
slave trade early in the nineteenth century,
1t Is true, nevertheless. that the slave trade
hourished on a large scale up to the very
eve of the civil war, and that we have
thousands. possibly millions. of black peo-
pie here whose grandparents, or at least
their greatgrandparents. were born as saw
ages in the wilds of Africa. Slavery in the
United States had its hard side for these
people considered as a race. but 1t also had
its great advantages as a disciplinary
period. 1t made possible for them q life of
freedom under civilized conditions. The
future historian will see clearly that while
African slavery in the United States was
gravely detrimental to the welfare of the
white race, 1t was, upon the whole, very
advantageous to the negroes. They have
been making progress since their emancipa-
ton Of which they have reason to be proud.
and the outlook for them Is an exceedingly
bright and hopeful one.
When all history making factors of the
situation are taken into account, they are
to be congratulated on a present position
and future prospect almost uneQuaied in
the history of any people, ancient or mod
ern. For the condition Of the negroes in the
south Is to be judged by what 1t was and
what it might have been, and comparisons
are to be made with the conditions and
progress of negro peoples elsewhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-11
"Treating" Forbidden by Law.

From the New York Sun.
The custom OF bar room treating" has
often been made responsible for habits of
intemperance 1t has been centended, with
a good show of reason. that treating" may
lead to a mans drinking at a bar very much
more than he would have consumed other
wise, very much more than is good for him
and for everybody who comes in contact
with him.
Accordingly, many years ago rather I'M
successful attempts were made in certain
of our clubs to put ban on the practice:
yet in the natural progress of our civiliza-
ton 1t has come about that there is now
very much less treating than there
used to be in the days when If man went
into a saloon to get drink and encountered
there acquaintance or was accompanied by
friends he was compelled by a sort of
courtesy to multiply his drinks until every
one of the party had stood treat" 1t was
a silly practice and offensive to the laws of
proper civility. It ought to break down Of
itself, and, indeed, among sensible men it
has actually fallen into disuse very largely.
In Vermont, however, under the new license
law Of that state, 1t is prohibited legally in
clause reading:
mo Intoxicating liquor shall be sold or
furnished to person, or any number of
persons, to drink in the licensed premises
In the way commonly known as treating.
We learn from the Omaha World-Herald
that in another state. Nebraska, treating
has been long forbidden by an even more
rigid law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-11
CORRECT BREATHING.
In Ordinary Life Few People Breathe
as They Should.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat.
do you know how to breathe?" asked
dyspeptic looking man Of his companion,
whose full, ford face denoted jolly ma
ture. I'm fact, I should ask how long 1t
has been since you drew your breath"
The fat-faced man moved nervously and
cast a suspicious glance at his friend. He
was about to reply with suggestion that
another "bracer' might decide the point,
when he was interrupted again. The truth
is you haven't breathed in weeks, perhaps
months. and 1 can prove it. Don't be
alarmed do not intend to hold an autopsy
on you, and the. coroner will not be called
in to furnish evidence Of what 1 say.
Breathing is something that very few peo-
pie do. 1t Is not universal habit. Less
than five per cent of people breathe as they
should Even a larger per cent of tomato
plants or oak trees breathe in the way that
they should than men. You may demon
strate this fact to yourself. All that is
necessary is to carry out few simple sug
well the indications which will be presented
after you have made the experiment
Breath is life. The delicate organs
and still more delicate muscles which are
involved in breathing require action as
much as do the biceps or triceps. Lie on
your back for thirty days and observe how
weak the muscles Of the legs and body be-
come. They would be shrunken and fiabby
They would be impoverished. Think not
then: that the more delicate and sensitive
organs and muscles Of the inner man do
not need exercise. This is given them by
breathing. Now, take a man who has not
exercised his biceps or triceps for several
weeks and let him do SO for the space Of
three minutes. Then observe how exhaust
ed he feels. 1t is because the muscles are
not used to such violent action. In the
same way let a man start a violent res
piratory motion and continue it for three
minutes. You will see the most perfect
picture of that tired feeling that you could
imagine. That will be proof enough that
the person who is thus rendered tired is
not accustomed to breathing. The proof of
the pudding is in the chawing of the bag,
as the old saw says. Just try this plan
or :. Breathe heavily and deeply for two
minutes rising in the morning and see
what feeling Of exhaustion will be ex-
perienced. Then you will understand that
very few people breathe as they should
and that much of sickness is due to this
fact. Catch your breath. my friend. and
you will profit by it. You'll soon admit
that there's great deal in breathing" and
the dyspeptic swallowed all the ozone he
could gulp down at one time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-11
GREEKS SEEK EMPLOYMENT.
Fruit Trade Overcrowded and New
Lines Must Be Opened.

From the New York Sun.
There has been established uptown
probably the pioneer of other like agencies,
an employment bureau for Greeks. who
have become an important element in the
the flags of Greece and the United States,
and the announced purpose of the agency
is to find work for male Greeks. There
are practically no female Greeks in New
York.
The influx of Greeks into the United
States, which has been going on actively
for many years, and which is practically
limited to New York and vicinity, few of
the Greek immigrants going either south
or west, continues undated, and the dis
parity between the sexes in Greek immi-
grafton does not decrease. During the
first three months of 1903 of Laps Greeks
who landed at Ellis Island, 1850 were men
and boys and only forty-fve were women
or girls. The Greek mems special adapta-
bility is at gardening or silk weaving,
Greece being one of the countries in which
the manufacture of silk and cultivation Of
cocoons is important.
The Greeks who come to New York are
usually robust. They are much taller than
other immigrants from the Mediterranean
and they take to the hard work required
of all newcomers without hesitancy or
Sinking. Recently they have overcrowded
the retail and wholesale fruit trade. for
which they have special fitness, and it has,
therefore, been found necessary by many
of them to seek other lines of employment,
particularly those lines in which the COM
petition with other workers Is less than
city are generally Industrious and tenn