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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
UNDER CONSIDERATION
THE POWERS HAVE DRAFT OF
THE HAGUE PROTOCOL.
Delay in Negotiations-A ConsuPs In
terference-Mr Russell to Care
for German Interests.

Great Britain. Germany and Italy are sun
considering the rough draft of The Hague
protocol submitted to their representatives.
here yesterday by Mr.. Bowen. the Vene-
zueian plenipetentiary, in which it Is pro-
vided that the Car Of Russia shall select
the personnel Of the court to pass on the
preferential contention Of the allies.
Meanwhile Mr.. Bowen is carrying on
negotiations with the other claimant ma
lions and hopes to finish up the French
protocol this week. There is a slight delay
in the drawing of that convention owing
to the action Of the French consul at
Caracas. who has made certain proposals
to President Castro and thereby interfered
with the action of the French Ambassador
here. The latter has, been empowered to
draw up the protocol here, and as soon as
President Castro can be made to under
stand the situation Mr.. Bowen and M.
Jusserand will proceed with their task.
Mexico's protocol is being .engrossed at
the State Department, and will be signed
by Senior de Aspiroz. the Mexican am
bassador, and MIR. Bowen for venezuela
probably tomorrow. In substance it Is the
same as that of the United States, the main
point of difference being that the Mexican
convention provides that the King of Spain
instead OF the Queen OF Holland snail De
invited to name the umpire for the Vene-
zuelan-Mexican commission In the event OF
its disagreement.
German Interests at Caracas.
Baron Won Sternburg. the German envoy
called upon Secretary Hay today to request
that Mr. Russell, the United States charge
at Caracas, be authorized to care for Ger
man interests at that capital pending the
arrival of Herr Peldram, the newly appoint
ed minister to Venezuela, who is now hast
ening to his post. Mr.. Russell Is already
looking after German interests in Vene-
zuela as a neutral minister looks after the
interests of one Of the parties to hostiiities
In war, but his new functions are considera-
bly, enlarged owing to the resumption OF
diplomatic relations between Germany and
Venezuela. Secretary Hay at once assent
ed to the request and proper instructions
were forwarded to Mr.. Russell.
The German envoy was incidentally pre-
scented by Secretary Hay to Assistant Sec
rotary Loomis, whom he was very desirous
to meet owing to the fact that by reason OF
an extended residence in Venezuela In the
capacity of United States minister the
present assistant secretary of state is thor
oughly competent to afford a good deal OF
information on local conditions, which may
assist the envoy in his negotiations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
LITTLE HOPE IN SIGHT
DEMOCRATS Are IN NO MOOD TO
END DEADLOCK.
Delaware House Passes Resolution
Urging Election Of United States
Senators by Popular Vote.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
/ DOVER. Dell. February 25-Because or
the action OF Representatives Derrickson
and; Ashril Irregular republicans) in voting
against the bill providing for the repeal OF
the obnoxious voters assistant law in the
house yesterday, the democrats and the
regulars are far apart today on the sena-
torial question.
Democratic State Chairman Willard
Salisbury came to Dover this morning and
expressed himself emphatically on the de-
fection Of the regulars in this important
respect. He said that the democrats are
now IN no mood to end the senatorial dead
lock after the exhibition yesterday of sup
posed anti-Addicks republicans.
By Popular Vote.
An important development today was the
pa ssage by the house unanimously OF q
joint resolution, offered by Mr.. Paradee
tdemoeraD, urging the election Of United
States senator's by popular vote. When
the resolution had been introduced Mr.. Hol-
comb (democraD said:
cit seems to me that If there is any state
in the Union in which the members of the
general assembly should pass a resolution
like this it is Delaware. This state has
been held before the country In scorn on
account Of being held up by one man. and
1 think every citizen of the state would
welcome such a resolution as this. 1t would
mean that the condition that has prevailed
here for years could never happen again."
Mr.. Holconb referred to Addicks
Representative Flynn leader Of the regu-
lar republicans in the house. today an
nounced that the repeal of the voters as
sistant law could be passed II the democrats
would join the regulars and vote for a regu-
lar republican for the long-term senator
ship and leave the short term vacant.
@-g Can't See Any Hope.
Subsequently Democratic State Chairman
Salisbury and Mr.. Flynn conferred on the
floor of the house, and at the close Mr..
Flynn said significantly that he could not
see any hope"
The democratic steering committee. OF
which State Senator McNulty is chairman.
met this afternoon and discussed the whole
situation. Prior to the meeting Senator Nc
Nulty stated that no adjustment was In
sight.
Representative Rose (democraO, who in
troduced the repeater in the house, will
make an effort late this afternoon to have
the measure reconsidered.
The thirty-first joint ballot for United
States senator resulted as follows:
Long term-Addicks. 20: Dupont, 8; Hig-
gins, 2; Salisbury (dem.). 20.
Short term-Addicks. IS: Higgins, 8; Rich
ardson. 2; Hilles, 2; Kenney (dem.). 20. No
election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
WITHOUT FOUNDATION.
A Published Story Regarding Side
board From the White House.

Col Theodore A. Bingham, superintendent
of public buildings and grounds. has con-
Guided an exhaustive investigation into the
statement recently published widely that q
sideboard presented to. Mrs. Lucy Webb
Hayes while she was mistress OF the White
House women of the Woman's Chris
tian Temperance Union has passed into
the hands Of Washington saloonist. In
vestigation discloses that the published
statements practically have no foundation
in fact. So far as the records and recent
voluminous correspondence with the inter-
ested parties go. no such sideboard ever was
presented to Mrs. Hayes by members of
the w. C. T. u. by any other body OF wo-
men or by any Individual. The only article
presented to Mrs. Hayes for use in the
White House was carved frame for her
portrait. It was found unsuitable for its
purpose and Is understood now to be In the
possession Of the Cincinnati School of De-
sign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
HELD FOR EXAMINATION.
Old Man Thought to Be Mentally I'm
balanced.

A man who gave his name as Bernard
Gaffney and his age as fifty-one years
called at police headquarters this afternoon
and said he had been referred to the sani-
tary officer by the White House officials
His statement to Acting Sanitary Officer
Hoover resulted in his arrest and detention
in order to give the police surgeons an op-
portunity to examine him and pass upon
his mental condition. His head has trou-
bled him lately and people have been pur-
suing him, he stated, and he thought the
President was the only person who could
that he called at the White House. Gaffney
told the acting sanitary officer that he has
two brothers living In Hudson, N. Y The
doctors will examine him late this after
noon or tomorrow morning,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Legation Officials Ill,

United States Minister Leishman at Con-
stantinople has reported to the State De-
partment that Philip Brown. the second
secretary Of the United States legation
there Is very seriously Ill from an attack OF
pneumonia. The dispatch. however, Is dated
February 4. Mr.. Leishman also reports
that Mr.. Gargiulo, the first dragoman of
the legation. was at date Of report still Ill
at Marseilles, where he had gone for treat
ment for severe cold settled on the lungs.
contracted while endeavoring to rescue Miss
Stone In the mountains of Macedonia last
winter --..--=
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Albert A. Knapp Taken From
Bride at Indianapolis.
WAS HIS FOURTH WIFE
OTHERS DISAPPKARED IN WAYS
THAT WERE MYSTERIOUS.
Married the Last One Only Few Days
After No. 8 Was Last
Seen.

INDIANAPOLIS. February 25--Albert A.
Knapp was taken by the police today from
the home of his bride on q charge of
murder.
The police say that the wife, at whose
home Knapp was arrested and whose maid
en- name was Anna May Gamble, is Knapp,s
fourth wife, and that the others have dis
appeared in manner which warrants in
vestigation.
Knapp it is said married the following
women in the order given: Emma Stubbs,
Jennie Connors, Hannah Goddard and Anna
May Gamble
Wife No. 3's Disappearance.
Knapp formerly lived in Hamilton, Ohio,
where Miss Connors, and later Miss Cod
dard, were married to him. Miss Goddard,
according to a complaint made to the po-
lice at Hamilton by an uncle, disappeared
December % last. A few days later Knapp
was married to Miss Gamble in Indianap-
oils.
An Investigation at Hamilton showed that
Miss Goddard, or Mrs. Knapp No. B, really
disappeared December q, and that the fol
lowing day Knapp was seen to take from
the house a large box and carry it away in
a wagon rented from livery stable. -
Wife No. 2 Found in Canal.
Further investigation showed that Jennie
Connors. wife No. 2, was found dead a few
years ago in a CANAL at Hamilton. The cor
oner investigated at the time. but arrived
at no definite conclusion regarding the man.
ner Of her death.
When asked today about the disappear
ance Of Miss Goddard, Knapp said she had
simply gone away, he did not know where.
He said the box he took from the house
contained old clothes, which he threw away
two miles from the city. Knapp, the police
say. once served a term of eight years in
prison,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
IMPRISONED IN ICE.
Two Tugs, Each With Seven Men, OF
Grand Haven, Mich.

GRAND HAVEN, Mich. February 25.-
The fish tugs Dornbos and Bos, which left
this port yesterday to lift nets, are i'm
prisoned in an ice field three miles on the
harbor piers.
They have been unable to move since late
yesterday afternoon and are constantly
sounding distress signals. There is an open
channel between the ice field and the shore,
preventing the crews communicating with
the land.
Tugs left port this morning to attempt to
release the Dornbos and Bos. There are
seven men on each tug. A slight movement
of the ice will. it is feared. crush the small
craft and sink them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
BANK OFFICIALS ARRESTED.
Charged With Falsifying Reports OF
Monmouth Trust Company.

ASRURY PARK, N. j., February 20
President Twining and Treasurer Cornell
of the failed Monmouth Trust Company
were arrested here today.
The arrests We're made on the street.
The officials are accused of falsifying re-
ports of the condition of the trust COM
pany, the charges being made by Bank
Examiner Vredenburg.
Prosecutor Foster had a conference with
Judge Heisley, and 1t was decided to place
Twining under 5000 bail and Cornell under
Zoo bail.
NEW YORK, February 25.@George F.
Kroehi and Percial Kroehl who did bust
ness under the name Of Henry Kroehl, i'm
porters and dealers in bristles, made an as
signment today. George F. Kroehl is presi-
dent of the First National Bank OF Asbury
Park, who suspended last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Race Horses Burned to Death,

CAMBRIDGE CITY, Ind. February ~
A large barn belonging to John s. Lackey
was destroyed by fire this morning. and
fourteen fine race horses, being held for
next weeks sale, were burned to death.
All had good records. The loss Is $4,000
with no insurance. Among the horses
burned were Logan Boy, Mexican Boy, La
fontaine and Jonah Boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Insurance Bureau for Virginia.
special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

RICHMOND, Va. February 25-The SEN
ate today engrossed the Sale bill, creating
bureau Of insurance and providing for
election Of insurance commissioner, who is
to hold office for six years and Is to have
absolute supervision of all matters per-
tanning to life and fire insurance In the
state. He is to act under the direction OF
the corporation commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Philippine Currency Bill Passed.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

So
In the House today the Senate amend
ments to the House Joint resolution accept
ing the invitation OF the Louisiana pur-
chase exposition. which increased the men,
bers OF the~oommittee to be appointed to
attend the exposition from seven to ten
members Of the Senate and from eleven to
fifteen members Of the House, was
agreed to.
Union Station Bill.
Mr.. Babcock called up the conference re-
port on the bill for a union station in WASH
ington. which was disagreement. He
moved that the House further insist upon
Its disagreement. whereupon Mr.. Morrell
(Pa) made a motion, which took prece-
dence. to concur in the Senate amendments
which proposed to give the railroads s., 900, =
900 instead Of the 5000 900 proposed by the
House bill.
After spirited debate Mr.. Morrells mo-
don prevailed-157 to %.
This action passed the BILL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Will Of DR.. J. L. N. Curry.

The win Of the late J. L. M. Curry. sign
ed December 2a. 1887. while he was at
Madrid. Spain. was filed for probate here
this afternoon. With the exception OF q
policy OF insurance in favor of his chill
dren. his entire estate Is left to his wife.
Mary w. Curry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Soldiers for the Philippines.

SAN FRANCISCO. February 25.-One
battalion Of the 18th Infantry. which is to
depart for the Philippines on the transport
Fitzpatrick. has arrived here from the east.
The Fitzpatrick win sail February % and
will carry the troops direct to the Island
of Samar. The Logan will sail for Manila
on the same day, carrying 296 men Of the
18th Infantry, 80 casuals and $50 cabin pas
sengers. The Logan's cargo amounts to
1900 tons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Another Cornell Typhoid Victim.

MIDDLETOWN. Conn.,. February 25.-
Louis Hubbard. student at Cornell Uni
versity, died today Of typhoid fever at his
home here. He was twenty-three years old
Young Hubbard left Cornell two weeks ago
on account of the typhoid epidemic in Itha-
ca, and was taken sick shortly after his
arrival here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
,oArny Orders.

Capt. Arthur w Yates. quarterDaaster.
now in this iGity having reiinquished part
of his leave nj ahsence. has been ordered to
New York in connection with certain con-
struction work. ifn That city. and will then
rejoin his proper station at Portland. Me.
Second LiEnt.s Robert Nee. Beck, 18th
Cavalry, has been ordered to return to his
proper station.
First Lieut.. David L. Stone. 22d Infantry.
has been granted leave of absence for three
months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Agreement on car-coupline Bin.

The conferees on the car-coupling bill
came. to an agreement yesterday on the
basis OF the action OF the House yesterday
In recedIng from its amendment allowing
the interstate commerce commission to re-
duce the number of cars that must be
equipped with patent couplers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Solomon Hess Dead.

BALTIMORE. February 25.-Solomon
Hess. head of the Hess Shoe Manufacturing
Company. and of the firm Of Hess & Sons,
weli-known shoe merchants. died here to-
daY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Capt. Cook Given Six Months, Leave.

Captain Francis A. Cook, the senior cap
tain in the navy, has been granted six
months sick leave. Captain Cook was in
command of the armored cruiser Brooklyn
during the war with Spain. For the last
year he has not been well. and his ply
sicians have told him that he should take
a complete rest -'-t -.--f.-t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
Gen. Merriam Here.

Gen. II. c. Merriam. u, S. A.. retired.
who has been nominated as major general
on the retired list. is on visit to this city
He is at the Cairo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25

Mrs. Roosevelt will leave this afternoon
20 spend a few days with her sons at Gro
ton School, Groton. Mass. She probably
Will return to Washington about next Tues
day. 4ssSs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
New York Stock Market;

Furnished by W. b. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers. 1419 r st., members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex.
change ana Chicago board Of trade.
s.ta 80 Open High. Low. 8P.M.
Amalgamated Copper 741a 75T 1871 7sN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-25
New Bank at Franklin. vs.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
SUFFOLK, Va, February 25-Circuit
Judge Prentiss today granted charter of
Incorporation to the Merchants and Farm
ers' Bank of Franklin, Va, with a capital
Of $4,000. The new concern will begin
business March 1.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-18

Hon. N. E. Kendall, the brilliant
young man from Lucas county. who
was recently nominated to the house
OF representatives for the third term.
thus attesting his popularity and
streng h in his home county. as he
beat his competitor by large ma
jority. He is ,Hawkeyean, born in
Lucas county in 1868. where he was
reared and educated in the common
schools, studied law under Stewart
Bros. in Charlton, Ia. admi' ted to the
bar in 1890, and came to Abba In 1887
and has been practicing law ever
since 1890. He was elected county
attorney in 1892, and served until
1897. when he was elected to the
house Of representatives. His work
in the legislature has been an open
book and he has been very influential
in shaping legislation in the last two
sessions. He was elected as chair.
man in the last republican convention.
His speech and executive ability has
established him as an orator as
public man, and there is no better
qualified young man in the Sixth dis.
trict than Hon. N. e. Kendall. He
is a good man and friend of the COM
mon people and deserves all the en-
couragement that can be given.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-18
The SALE OF
PIANO PLAYERS
> INCREASING
The Special Sale of Piano Play
ers and Organ
AT w. w. KIMBALL cos.
Has Awakened Great Interest
in These Goods and Many
-. Sales: Were Made in
Past Few Days.

The prices that We are making is
causing many who are slightly inter
ested to think the matter over and
after doing so come back and buy one
of our elegant players. The fact that
our player is so easily operated and
makes music that satisfies even the
greatest artists, is what first surprises
and pleases the customers, then the
price and amount of music given with
each machine usually settles the ques-
ton.
Then as to organs.
We have nearly all the best makes
represented at our sale, and at prices
that never were lower. Think of it:
Beautiful high top organs with large
mirror for only $4,000 to $4,000 others
good for beginners at $500 to $4,000.
Beautiful new seven octave piano.
cased organ, that sold for $125.00 to
$4,000 now at $3.50 to $3.50. One
beautiful mahogany self-player with
two dozen rolls of music, price $4,000,
now only $125.00. Square pianos 500
to $4,000. Slightly used uprights at
about one-half original price. The lat
est sheet music only 10 cents; 20 cents
by mail. Wri to us for catalogues.
w. w. KIMBALL COMPANY.
802 Walnut Street.
c. B. McNERNEY. Manager.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-18
OBITUARY..

Mr. Fulton T. Washington died At
Denver, COL, last Friday morning at
O'Clock OF consumption, he had only
been confined to his room about 3
weeks. Mr.. Washington was born in
Atchison County Mo. Mar. ~, 1872. he
was resident of this city and for sew
eral years was messenger for the Citi-
zens National Bank, but was compelled
to resign that position on account Of
his health. He went to Denver less
than year ago thinking that in high
er altitude his health would improve.
At the time OF his death he was an en-
ployee of the Pullman Company.
Mr.. Washington leaves a wife, father
two sisters and brother, with host
of friends to mourn his death. The
remains were brought here for burial.
The funeral services were held at the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-18
A Des Moines Man Hurt and
Robbed,

After having worked in Minnesota
harvest field for several weeks, James
Epperson, a colored man of Des Moines
was brutally beaten and robbed while
enroute for his home.
Epperson had saved from his earn
ings in the wheat fields $40, and with
u friend started across the country for
u railroad station. The friend had $35.
They met two men who ordered them
TO throw up their hands. Epperson's
friend willingly gave up his money,
but the Des Moines man decided to
fight for his. The result was that he
had to be taken to the hospital for
treatment for his wounds. He has just
returned with considerab bic experience
but in need of job. Register Leader
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-18
DR.. A. G. EDWARDS.
Physician and Surgeon.
DIVA PHONE 1851 MUTUAL PHONE 400
(Omce' Miles Drug Store
orr,o. Houns:{ e! % II p =; mn M
4 7tOvp. m.
Over 764 West Ninth Street.
CHURCH SERVICES

CHURCH SERVICES.
Congregational Church.-The CON-
munion service at the Congregational
church tomorrow morning will be full
OF interest and blessing to the church
and congregation. Members will be
received and special music will be
rendered. Mrs. Coalson of Des Moin~ S.
whose singing is most sympathetic
and worshipful, will favor the congre.
cation with solo from 1.-The Mes
siah." Miss Bly, he, who's song SER
vice is so greatly appreciated in her
own church, and whose rendition OF
sacred music is of the highest order.
will sing a solo.-Mason City Globe.
Gazette.
The Wabash railroad will give one
Of their popular excursions to st.
Louis, No.. Friday. September rs. The
train leaves Des Moines at 9 o'clock
p. m, arriving in St. Louis at o'clock
next morning. Returning on any regu-
lar train until Sunday evening at 1880,
when the special returns. This is
great chance to visit the worlds fair
CITY,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-18
Thomas Bros. Drug Company

We respectfully invite attention of NEW
DRUG STORE of Thomas This known to hundreds
of people who formerly lived Muchakinock bought drugs
CIGARS and stationary polite accommodating
Their yet operation together with their
establishment Buxton and do believe
make mistake by having their prescriptions
establishment c. Thomas has been pharmacy
for years and we'll experienced The young man, Alfred
Thomas who will have charge of the Buxton product of
Drake University.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1903-09-18
Lots Of Work for Idle Hands.

Loud and urgent are the calls from
western farms and orchards for
scores of thousands or wage earners
for the harvesting Of the crops and
the garnering of the fruits. But too
many idlers, tramps md beggars in
our cities, and in the country regions
also, turn deaf ears to such appeals
and refuse tempting opportunities to
earn honest and comfortable livings.
The vagrant spirit, the "dead-bea,"
desire to get alors without working,
Is too conspicuous evsrywher.-~Nev
York Tribune.