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The Washington times., 1903-11-28
Coal Prices Soaring.

Dispatches from Philadelphia an
nOunce that the winter rates for steam
and anthracite coal are 70 go into ef-
feet December 1. The August prices are
70 be continued throughout November.
The cold weather has so increased the
demand that surplus stocks are being
fast deplated. and it IS said the Reading
company has decided 70 rascind the or
ders issued recently to cloi e some Of its
colleries. The winter prices are TO be
about 8 cents a ton higher than those
OF August
The Washington times., 1903-11-28
Christmas Circular.

Ore Of the prettiest circulars OF the
season has just been issued by the
Southern Railroad, and it is being sent
out by Col. L. s. Brown, the general
agent. The circular is printed in red,
blue, and black. md it depicts a rudy
and round Santa Claus, carrying his
present-filled pack. Nstanding on the rear
platform OF one Of the Southern's flyers,
a. II bound down TO the many points OF
picture is surrounded by a wreath Of
holly leaves.
The Washington times., 1903-11-28
TO ANSWER QUESTIONS
ON WORD PUZZLE
Times Tomorrow Will Contain Many
Replies to Contestants Letters.

The Times tomorrow viii have an ar
uele answering a good many inquiries
received in the past few days about the
word puzzle The great interest the
puzzle has awakened has naturally
caused a good many questions to be
asked, which The Times will answer for
the Information OF all contestants.
The large advertisement, containing
fun Instructions. win also appear to-
morrow.
The contest has just three more weeks
TO run, and those who would like 90 win
Jne Of the valuable cash prizes should
lose no time in masking up a list of
words and entering them in the contest
The Washington times., 1903-11-28
Alton Consolidation.

1t is reported from Chicago that nego-
tiatiOns have been resumed for the alb
sorptiOn OF the Chicago and Alton by
the Illinois Central. The directors Of
the two systems are holding frequent
meetings. and it is said favorable &C
ton may be taken in a short time.
The Washington times., 1903-11-28
OCEAN GREYHOONOS
MAY HAVE RACE ACROSS
St. Paul and Lucania viii Hustle to
Get First Mail to Lendon.

NEW YORK, Nov. &.-There was
general belief in shipping circles that
he Cunarder Lucania, 'Shich sailed for
Liverpool yesterday. and the American
.ner st. Paul. for Southampton. viii
nave a lively tussle to be the first TO
and mail in London. officials Of both
ines deny that there will be any racing.
out the interest over the arrival of the
liners is so keen here and abroad that
he rival captains viii doubtless push
along about as fast as they can.
The ST. Paul has lately been thorough
" Overhauled at the Cramp shipyard
She sailed at $3.50 o'clock in the morn
ing, an hour and a half ahead OF the
Lucania. the crack Cunarder As the
route OF the American boat is longer
matters are about even.
The St. Louis and Campania had a
similar tussle last week and the former
hips mail reached London only a few
minutes ahead of that of the Cunarder.
The Washington times., 1903-11-28
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The following j. lis. Of advertised letters re-
naming in the Washington %. % PoStoface
Saturday, November %. 1903.
To obtain any Of these letters the applicant
should call for Advertised Letters.
II not called for within Two % weeks they
will be sent 70 The Dead Lctter once.
The Washington times., 1903-11-28
ridn't Get His Moose.

to be a general reduction in earnings re
ported, new law being responsible.
Eidn't Get His Moose.
District Passenger Agent S. B. Hege.
Of the Baltimore and Ohio. mas return
ed from the haunts of denizens Of tha
deep. forests Of Maine to the haunts OF
the railroad men IN Washington. He
failed 10 realize the ambition of an
mighty hunters-the desire TO brins
down moose He is enthusiastic, aro
well satisfied however as he brouEhI
two large deer back South. one OF
which he presented 10 D. B. Martin.
manager OF passenger traffic OF the
Baltimore and Ohio. The other is be
ing eaten here. Mr.. lfeEe first went II
Bangor. thence sixty miles north II
Brownsville, on the Canadian Pacific
where the great forest extends SEQ mile
unbroken into Canada From Browns
Vile he made his way TO Schoochic. b.
the woods. and thence 70 Mooseheac
camp, on the big lake Of the same
name
The Washington times., 1903-11-28
LOCAL MENTION.

Want advertisements and subscrip-
tons for the Evening and SUNDAY
Times viii be received at any of the
following branches at regular Office
.ates, library Pharmacy, I'd ST. and Pa
Ave Sc; William II. Davis & Bro, 1th
and Z SITS. NV; William G. Gentner
cor. 18th and u SITS. NV, J.. French
simpson, cor ttn St. Rhode Island ave.
and r ST. NV: Theodore A T. Judd,
cor. 9Th and = SITS. sW.; w. Armstrong.
cor. eth and II SITS. ne; Astoria Phar-
macy. ". A Evans. Mgr. cor Sd and
. NV; Charles y. Blumer, North Capt.
tOl and r SITS. ne: r. A. Veitch, Goth
and n SITS NV; II. A Yates. ne. cor.
7th and u SITS NV; Quigley's Pbar-
macy. 2lst and g SITS NV; A. Lindsey,
2l53 Pennsylvania ave NV; O'DOnnell
s. Rogers. cor. 18th and G SITS Sc.
-Bury's Pharmacy. corner
Monroe and Jefferson SITS.
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Condemned Government Goods.

Boots. 81 so; ponchos, 75c; blankets. 75c
three gray undershirts. 81: leggins. 25c :
also 800 pieces best quality roofing paper.
75c s Bensinger e Co.. 18th and B.
The Washington times., 1903-11-28

Miller Oil Heaters, $3.50.
GIG 18th st. Muddinan & Co. 12O4 G st
The Washington times., 1903-11-28

Chapman. Mrs Martha
Christian Miss Alma
Chumm. Miss sara
Chimp, Mrs J A
Clark, Miss Mary I
Clarke, Miss Grace
Clarke, Mrs Jas A
Clement. Miss l.
Coahnan. Rose
Cofman, Hiss George
Coleman, Miss Martha
Coleman. Miss Sarah
COil'ns. MIS- Beanie
Connolly, Mrs J X
Coax, iirs Hary II
Ccomhs. Miss Grace
Cccper, Miss Gertrude
Ccs5y, Mrs Bette
Cowles, Mrs II II q
Craigweil. Mrs II 3 q
Grain. Mrs Maurice
Cramcr. Mrs L @
Cross, Miss May
Cunningham, Miss r
Cunningham, Miss Z X
Daniel, Mrs Rachel F
Davenport, MIS- Monte
~
Davies, Miss Alice Z
Dawein. Miss Viola
Davis, Miss Theresa
Deen. Mrs Iniia
Dehart- Mrs Horace
Dent, Mrs Zion
DiaZ. Jessie
DigEs, Mrs Mamie
Dill Eiss Dora
Dishmon, Mss May
Dion, Mrs J n
Dolph, Mrs Agrlstii
Donity, Miss II
Dorey, Mrs Mary
Downs, Miss Lily
Doxon, Miss Mary
Ducan, Miss " 4
runcsn. Mrs ID r
Dunkel, Ms Kate
Edmonst0n, Miss C1ar-
lisa a
Edinonds, Mrs Lizzie
Ecaieston, Miss Marie
Eliot. Miss J z
Elliot, si-s F p
Elliot, hsr- Maria
Evans. 1lisS i J
Everson Miss r G
FerNusr n. Miss Augie
Fields. Mrs Mary G
Feispe, Mrs Sophie
Fitch, Miss Ethel
Flynn, Mrs II 2
Foreman, Mrs Jennie
Forester. Mrs. Martha
Foster, Mrs A B
Fowler, Mrs Emma
Fowler, Mrs ida
Foy, Miss J
Frank, Mrs 3 NJ
Freemond. Miss Grace
Frye. Mrs Della Q
Gaines, Afiss Isa
Gaines. Miss Mamie %
Gale, Mss Julia
Gallcgcr. Mrs Maggie
| Camp. Mrs Sarah
Gsrdell. Miss Anna
| Gardner, Mrs W II
Garner. Mrs 7
Garnett, Miss Nellie
CASTOR, nrs Matte L
GEORGE, Miss z
Glasca, Miss Lillian
Goodlo. Mrs Emma
Goodrich, Mrs 3
Gordon. Mrs annie
Gordon. Miss Y
/ Gould, Mrs Lawrence
Graham. Mrs + A
Graham, Mrs May
Graham, Mrs Viola
Green. bfiss N A
GresheiIner. Miss G
Graves. Miss Lillian
CuaCran. Julia
Eall. Mrs HaEar
Eamton, Miss Johnnie
Hancock, Miss Y
Hankins. Mrs Carrie
Harmon. Miss Anna p
Hardness. Miss Fannie
Harris. Mrs Alice
Harris, Mrs Maloina
Harris. Mrs Sarah f
Hart, Miss Emily E
Hascler, Mrs r d
Houston, Miss Elizsbet
Hewitt, Mrs Fred
Hickey Miss anna
Hicllnon, Miss Ella
Hicks. Mrs 6
HiRges, Mrs Irene
Hobson. Mrs J L
locking, Miss Ella I
Hoffman. Mrs z
HOlbrooke. Mrs Katie
Holden, Mrs Georgia
Hollen, Miss Nay
Holloway. Mrs Z
Hawkins. Miss Maggie
Hayes, Miss Mary
Hayes, Mrs Nancy
Hayzd, Mrs Katie
Hearst, Miss Bessie
learns, Miss V CD
Henoult, Miss S r
Henry, Mrs f J %
Hessemes, Miss I
Holly, Miss Sarah
Holmes. Miss N J
Holt, Miss Wayne
ZONES, Mrs Joe p
Honesty, Mrs Alice
Hotten, Slrs NJ A
Havelli, Rosina
toward, Nrs "
Sughs, Miss May
iughs, Virginia
Hunsicker, Mrs + @
Hunter Mra Fafhn~ira
The Washington times., 1903-11-28
Genuine SIS, SO, and 81 Sample Shoes,

Three hundred styles at S2S5. Keene's
Shoe Store. 9o6 @ Street northwest.
The Washington times., 1903-11-28

each. We furnish the cans free Drop
postal. or phone East 643. Home Safety
oil Delivery, Half and X Streets south
west Best oil Obtainable. PROMPT de-
livery
The Washington times., 1903-11-28
Sweet Violets Just In.
When You Want a Cut

At Ponnet's new store. Colorado Build
iue
The Washington times., 1903-11-28

- r. AANNH a'NaaN. AAaAaA -
HcLesn, Miss Emory
AfcMurray. Mrs Delia
MscRae, Mrs Marion
Mcguire, Mss Minnie
McMshon. Miss B
MsnEer, Mrs s J
Martin. Ms Katie
Martin, Miss Matte
Matthews, Miss c B
MaJry. Miss AIMS B
Neuson. Kiss Mere
Merr-ll. Mrs Jno ?
Milan. Mrs. Lucy
Miles, Miss Catherine
Miner, Miss Addie
Mitchell Mrs A "
Mitchell. Lizzie
Mitchell. Mrs Lucy
Mitchell. Mrs Mary
Homrsn, Miss Cora
Horncv, Mrs " 2
Moore. Mrs Annie
Moore Mrs Lucinda
Moran. Mis- FL
Morgan, afrs p r
Morgan. slrs Kaye
Morgan. Miss ssrsh
Morton. Mrs Judy
North. Mr. Lucian
Notion. Mrs K Z
Murchison. Mrs Lucinda
Aurrev. Mss Susie
Myers. Ms Nsniie
Neal. Yrs Anna
Neal, Mrs F-sEtcr
NezlI. Mrs " TG
Nelson. NJ Fi1ie
Nelson. FRS kobt
Nr'san. Miss Susie
Mess. Nrs A
Ncrrs. Miss Annie
O'Fi-i1s. Miss Lucille
Olissnt. Miss Mssgie
Gluce. Ms Hattie
0tte. M Julia
Pase, Hiss Nrrnic
Palmer. Mrs. Thns
PANTY. Mrs Harry
Parker. Mrs z
Parker. Miss Martins
Parker. Mrs Mary Stutz
Parker. Miss PesrI
Parsons. Mrs z n
Patterson 8frs Mamie
Pavne. Miss Alice
Pesters. Miss Nellie
Pelh-m. mrs Bette
Pettis. Ms annie
Phillips, Mrs 7 N
Pollard. Alice
Porter. Miss Anaie 7
Potter. Mrs Eos- Y
Powell. Mrs. Annie 2
Powell, Mrs Merry
Powers. Afiss Mssgie
Price. Mrs Malcolm
Pryor. Nrs Emua
Rsnsh1rr. Mrs 3
Rsu. Hrs I'M
Rsv. Mr. T.iva
Rrdd. Mss Tnells F
Reed. Mrs Mabel
Reed. Miss Nav
Reeves. Mes A n
Rerau. Mrs u F
RiuEnith- Miss Stella
Rice. Mrs Hfsrraret A
Richard Nfrs Nina
Kicker. NJ II
Ricketts,. Mrs 7 z
Rideout. Mrs A F
Ridglev. Mrs Rosa
Rorers. Mrs. Daisy
ping. Mrs. y
Robertson Mrs MI
Robinson. Trs Annie
Robinson. AIRS Elizabeth
Robinson. Mrs Ella
Ro~rrs. Mrs r Y
Rollins Mrs AsrthS
Rollins AlisS Ross
Rose. Miss Ross Bell
RYDER. Miss Henrietta
Ssmes, Mss Vetta
SAnsht FFv. Miss Lizzie
Satter Miss AIMS
Saund rs, Mrs &C
Saunders, Mrs Geo H
Saunders, Miss Luclia
tSchs1rr, Mrs lydia
Schemsn, Miss Ids
Schoolev. Miss VI NJ
Scott, Mrs Emma
Scott, Mrs Henry Hsrl-i-
son
Scott. Mrs Phyllis o.
Scarls. Mrs Fl "
Searv. Mrs Mary
Semmes. Miss Edmonia
Shackelford. Miss Mary
Shsnklin. Miss Susie
Shanks, Miss Cassie
Shanlzs, Mrs d "
Shepherd. Mrs Flcssy
Sheppard, Mrs 7
sheridan, Mrs NJ n
Shumate, Miss Katie
Sibley, Mrs F L
Simms, Miss Ethel
Simms, Mrs Julia
Sims Miss Tom
Singleton. Miss Maria
Slaughter, Miss Mercer
sloan, Mrs II G
Small, Miss Carrie
Smith, Mrs Al
Smith. a'rs Ella
Smith, Mrs Emma
Smith, Mrs Every
Smith, Mrs z Y
Smith, Mrs F r
Smith, Mrs Kate
Smith, Mrs Lucy
Smith. Miss S
smith, Miss Susie
Smith. Mrs : c
Sornders, Mrs mar
Spalding. Mrs B 5
Gna11f-,os NE W.
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Ard you'll take il always. Absolutely pure.
q gal, soc y gal 235 G st. Phone z. 500.
The Washington times., 1903-11-28
@ to Kann's for asoIari Fam

A lovely love-story holiday book fo-
everybody. Tip-top present for farm
people Don't miss it, lis a JOY forever,
The Washington times., 1903-11-28
NEWS OF RAILROADS
AND OF RAILROAD MEN

annual reports are issued there is going
70 be a general reduction in earnings re
ported, new law being responsible.
The Washington times., 1903-11-28
&C Reisinger's Ice Cream a Trial

d suythins-Joycs Engraving Co.. star Bag
The Washington times., 1903-11-28

AN awkward washington woman. "
T. Hez SVEN explains S0nday night, 2nd
Baptist Auditorium.
The Washington times., 1903-11-28

We Suggest Floral Designs.
Skaters Stores. 18th & I; III Pa. Ave.
The Washington times., 1903-11-28

Schmid's for pets. ~ 18th St.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-01

erty and outrages on the persons Of German
subjects under circumstances which are
here deemed so clear that 1t is useless to
call in arbitrators. The payment of this
sum will not be demanded in cash at pres
ent, but sufficient guarantee Of the pay
ment will be insisted upon. Great Britain's
preferred claims are equivalent in amount,
$500 OO0 hence the statements made abroad
that Germany is asking more than Great
Britain are incorrect.
Germany valves an apology for what ara
here called diplomatic insults" asking
only material reparation.
1t Is now settled that the German cruiser
Speiber will sail for Venezuela January q.
The Lokal Anzeiger, the only German
newspaper having a special correspondent
at Caracas, prints a dispatch from the Ven-
ezuelan capital, dated December o. relat-
ing the correspondents experience inter-
viewing President Castro. He found him
at General Alcantara's estate, at La VIC
toria dancing at MONDAY. General Alcan-
tara, who was waiting with a bundle Of
dispatches, remarked to the correspondent
that cit wouldn't do to interrupt the presi-
dents pleasure, even with state business"
But the correspondent says he spoke to the
president between dances. and after q
conversational reconnaissance" inquired il
he intended to give the powers satisfaction.
"Why, no." replied the president. II am
the one demanding satisfaction for insults."
AT this remark" the correspondent con-
tinues "a lady capped the president on the
back and said: That's the way to talk. old
boy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-01
What the Public Pays.
e Editor Of The Evening Star:

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
It is announced In the public press that
one result of the strike of the anthracite
coal miners Is to be the doubling of the
annual salary Of Mr.. John Mitchell, the
champion Of the understanding $500 to
his well-earned compensation.
Another result is foreshadowed in the in
crease of wages to the $4,000 anthracite
coal miners Of from Is to 20 per cent per
annum. This has been computed to amount
in the aggregate to $4,000. 600 per annum
which will be paid by the operators-after
having been collected from the coal con-
sumers.
These results could not be objected to II
they were all The people universally SYM
pathize withthe hard lot OF the miners and
are willing to pay more for their coal "
necessary to ameAorate their condition.
This being the first day Of the year. how
ever, it is a good time for us to take ac-
count of stock and see what 1t has cost
and will cost the people Of the land to eff
feet the two desirable results above noted.
The hard coal production per annum
amounts to 100000 tons; average mini
;1' I per ton. or 100000 per an,
num-; soft coal production, 220.OO0.00O
tons Leaving out of the calculation
2O.OOO.OOO tons as the amount ex-
which at least an additional increased price
| Of 81 per ton Ia now to be annually paid. or
| $500 900, 600 Annual production of coal oil.
$500 600 600 gallons, less 500.OO0.O00 gallons
| exported leaving 1900 100000 gallons, on
which the consumer will pay an average
| additional price Of 3 cents per gallon. or
| $50 100000.
| 1t therefore appears that on hard and
/ soft coal and oil the consumer viii pay
annually $35O.000.o00 in order that the
| l47,0OO miners shall enjoy an addition to
their wages Of say. $50 per annum each
and Mr.. John Mitchell 81 300 Truly. the
/ rest of us viii pay very dearly for these re.
| suits. One cannot but think that organized
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-01
NEW YEAR DANCE.
Columbia Lodge Of Machinists Gives
an Entertainment.

Columbia Lodge. No. ia, Of Machinists
ushered in the new year by giving its an
nual dance and entertainment at the Ma
sonic Temple, 9th and F streets. The hall
was taxed to its utmost capacity by the
members and their friends. admission being
by card only. After short address by
Mr.. Michael Bowen. president of the union,
a musical program was rendered by Mr..
James A. Finnegan. the Knickerbocker
Quartet, Mr.. W. A. Morsell Mr.. ]. s.
Hicks. the Manhattan Trio. Mrs. Hattie M
Smith. Mr.. Walter Humphrey and the Cap
ital Choral Club Octet. The rendition Of
each selection received the applause Of all
present.
The entertainment was arranged by the
amusement committee, composed OF Messrs.
Edwin Hitler, chairman; T. B. Lear, w.
Lawrence. T. B. Delcher. w. B. Lindsey,
who were assisted last evening by Messrs.
w. R. Rauchsnstein. w. F. Brown. E. A.
DeGroot, ]. NJ. Smoot T. H. Cooper. 8. d.
Cole and Price p. Halter. The committee
Is to be commended for the success of the
event. Dancing was kept up until late
hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-01
TRIBUTE TO MAJOR REED.
Memory Honored by His Associates in
the Medical Fraternity.

In the main auditorium Of the George
town University Law School building last
night tribute was paid to the memory VI
the late Maj. Walter Reed by leaders OF
the medical profession IN the District or
Columbia.
Men prominent in the medical depart
ments OF the army and navy and distin-
guished visitors from all parts OF the United
States who are here attending the annual
convention OF the American Association
for the Advancement Of Science were
among those who gathered to do honor to
the memory of the man who demonstrateo
that mosquitoes are responsible tor tns
transmission OF yellow fever, and VINO laid
the foundation for the work OF successfully
Kidding Cuba of the plague.
Among those who spoke OF the Ike anu
work Of Major Reed were Gen. Leonard
Wood, who was in military control OF Ha-
vana when Major Reed carried % Us e&
periments: Prof William II. WEIGH of
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, at one
time an Instructor Of DIR. Reed: Maj. JEFF
ferson Kean, U. 8. A. DR.. Charles w.
Stiles, DR.. A. F. A. King, Dr. s. 3. Adams.
president of the Medical Society Of the Dis
trict OF Columbia, and DR.. Robert A. Mar
mion, L. s. n.
81 know OF no other man on this side OF
the world who has done so much Tor hu-
mainly as DIR. Reed" said Gen. Leonard
Wood. His discovery results In the saw
SNS OF Hore 1--WE tA>A "NAS 80,
sn the Cuban war and saves the commercial
interests Of the world greater financial
loss each year than the cost OF the Cuban
war He came to Cuba at time when
one-third of the officers Of the army died
each year with yellow fever and We were
discouraged with the prevalence OF the
disease. In a month when 1t ordinarily had
been worst he checked the disease and
drove II from Havana. That was the firs
time In 100 years the city had been lid o.
1t. The value of his discoveries cannot b.
appreciated by persons who are not ia
miliar with conditions in tropical countries
Hereafter Il will never be possible for thu
yellow fever to gain such Roadway tina
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-01
THE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.
An Appeal Sent Out by the Manage
ment

The management OF the Washington SYM
phony Orchestra has sent out cirerfar
announcing the next concert Of the orches-
ira, which will take place on the 9Th in
slant at the New National Theater at 4:15
p. m, and that the eminent Russian pianist.
Ossip Gabrilowitseh, will be the soloist. The
circular then continues:
1.-The Symphony Orchestra of Washington
gave its first. concert on April %, 1902. at
which time the Yorld-renowned pianist,
Paderewski, assisted. The critics were most
liberal in their bestowal Of praise on Mr.
De Koven and his. splendid organization,
and from ali sides were heard the most
encouraging and gathering comments for
its continued success. A month ago the
second concert, OF fhe orchestra was given
at the New National Theater, Mr.. Divide
Musin, the NOTED Belgian violinist. being
soloist. The concert was most pro-
nounced success. 1t must be considered
that the Symphony Orchestra of Washing
ton differs in many respects from similar
organizations existing in such cities as
Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston and New
York. where musicians are engaged for a
whole season and whose services are at the
beck and call OF the conductor. This is
possible only with a limited number Of men
In the Washington organization, and 1t is
therefore, remarkable to note what has
been accomplished with the necessarily
limited number of rehearsals for each con-
cert. Mr. De Koven is an indefatigable
worker, and results such as he has pro-
duced would not have been possible did he
not have the confidence and sympathy Of
every member Of his organization. The
gentlemen work with a will and are contrib
uting everything In their power to make
| the Symphony Orchestra OF Washington a
permanent one. There will be three more
| concerts this season. viz, on February TO-,
March 10 and April 81. at which time the
following eminent ssoloists will appear:
| Madam Fritzie Scheff. soprano. Grau Opera
Company; Madam Blumfield-Zeisler, the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-01
NAVAL OFFICER UNDER BAIL.
Lieut.. Com. Mentz Has Hearing Be.
fore Commissioner.

A dispatch from San Juan, Porto Rico
dated December 81, says: The hearing OF
smuggling cases was continued today be-
fore United States Commissioner Anderson
In the case againct Lieutenant Commander
George w. Mentz, U. S. N, and Supervisor
Of Elections Benjamin Butler, Lieutenant
Commander Mentz was held for trial in
81 900 bail and Butler was discharged.
In the case against Lieutenant Com
pnander Mentz, Butler and James Brennan.
an employe Of the Country Club, Butler
and Brennan were discharged and the COM
missioner was undecided as to Lieutenant
Commander Mentz. The hearing Of third
case against Butler will be continued.
The judge has discharged Lieutenant
Stewart Nee. Decker, commissary Of the
Porto Rican regiment, against whom action
for contempt of court had been started.
upon Lieutenant Decker promising to an
swer the question to which his refusal to
reply resulted in the proceedings. Today
the lieutenant testified that he had removed
certain boxes, but said he did not remem-
Der upon whose order they had been taken
to the barracks Neither did he know what
had become of them. The testimony today
showed that some of the boxes Of liquor
were marked with the single initials ID.
o." other boxes were labeled with dozen
different marks, but their owners were not
identified.
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labor will be obliged to scratch its collect
i've head II it reflects on these facts and
figures. 1t may even begin to doubt the
propriety of its enthusiastic support last
summer of the cause Of the miners, which
alone enabled them to hold out.
The foregoing computation takes no ac-
count of the hundreds of thousands Of dol
ars contributed to the miners support
from the treasures of organized labor
That item and the added cost of wood are
left out as being too Insignificant to mem
ton. The worst Of It Is that this increase
In price Of cosi and Oil will in great part
stick for all time. or so long as the supply
Of coal and oil lasts. We would have made
dead loads Of money If we had all
Clipped in and made up this $1S.OO1 800 per
annum for the miners and John Mitchell
A COMMON MAN.
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WILL NOT PAY IN GOLD.
China Refuses the Terms Made by the
Powers.

A dispatch from Pekin last night says:
The ministers here Of the foreign powers
have telegraphed their governments the re-
.fusal of China to pay the international in
demnity in gold notes, and have discussed
the matter among themselves. It Is pro-
posed to inform the Chinese government
that failure to fulfil the obligations provid-
ed in the protocol will entail grave cOnse-
quences.
The policy of the United States presents
an obstacle in the way OF delivering joint
note to China on the matter, and the pre- g.
emit difficulty is generally attributed to the
encouragement given the Chinese by the
American governments Endorsement of
their arguments. The Chinese are content
to await developments. believing that the
powers will find 1t so difficult TO agree On q
course of action that the present deadlock
will be prolonged indefinitely.