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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
RUSSIA AFTER SHIPS
To Run Between Shanghai
and Port Arthur.
WAR RUMORS DENIED
LLOYDS DOUBLE INSURANCE
RISKS TO FAR EAST.
Heretofore This Company Has Taken
an Optimistic View OF the East
ern Situation.

LONDON, October 23-Advces from
Tien Tsin say it is learned there that Rus
STA is negotiating with steamship COM
pany of Shanghai to charter steamers be-
longing to the company to run between
Shanghai and Port Arthur. the government
representing that the present volunteer
fleet is not sufficient to carry on the traffic.
Heretofore the underwriters at Lloyds
have taken an optimistic view of the situa-
ton in the far east. Since yesterday, how
ever. the insurance rates to the far east,
covering all risks If war is declared within
three months. have been doubled.
Statement at Japanese Legation.
The Japanese legation reiterates today
that there is not the slightest foundation
for the Honolulu and other alarming re-
ports of the imminence of Russo Japanese
war. official communications received from
Toxic during the last few days contained
nothing to indicate the probability of an
outbreak of hostilities. nor even that a
hitch had occurred in the negotiations.
The foreign office here also reiterates that
its information is opposed to the alarmist
stories
Conference Postponed.
YOKOHAMA. October 23.-The conference
between Baron de Rosen, the Russian MN
been postponed until after the conference
of the elder statesmen of Japan, which is
to take place tomorrow.
The Russian viceroy of the far east, Adj
mral Alexieff, is expected to go to ST.
Petersburg early in November, which may
delay the expected crisis.
The View in Paris.
PARIS, October 23.-The Japanese lega-
ton here and the French foreign Office do
not believe that war between Russia and
Japan is imminent. They said the negotia-
tons continue and they predict a peaceful
termination of the conference at Toxic.
DR.. Motono, the Japanese minister here,
made a formal statement during the day,
denying the report from Honolulu of a
declaration of war. He said not only had
there been no declaration of war, but there
was not even serious menace of war, all
the alarmist rumors current to the con-
trary. The minister added:
The information which 1 have received
shows the negotiations are proceeding at
Toxic in normal and satisfactory man.
ner. Japan seeks certain legitimate guar
anteeS, but she maintains most conciliatOry
sentiments. Russia has the same DISPOSE
ton. We, therefore, expect that solution
will not long be deferred. and that 1t will be
equally satisfactory to both.
1T is not true that Japan has modified
part of her army. and it is also untrue that
the japanese forces have entered Corea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Ohio Safely Republican.

]. H Edwards. private secretary to Secre-
tary Shaw, has returned from a trip to
Ohio with Secretary Shaw. Mr.. Edwards
was long enough in the state to get an idea
OF the prospects.
There is not shadow of doubt that Col.
Herrick Will be elected governor by NAM
moth majority" said Mr.. Edwards, " and
that the Legislature will be safely repub-
lcan. The only question is as TO the ma
jority of the republicans for governor and
the legislature Many republicans are so
sanguine that they believe the majority for
governor will run beyond 100 000.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
GOVERNMENT BONDS
Baltimore Markets.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BALTIMORE, Nd, October 23.-FLOUR-Quiet,
barrels. '
WHEAT-F1rmer; spot contract. S4l5aS4N; spot
NO. red western, S5AaS5h; October, S4haS4A:
November, SASSY; December s6laaSG9s; January
s 81 asked; steamer No red. 7eAa7e1a; receipts.
southern on grade, 761aas4k.
&c CoR S. :, spot, 5oAa5o* October, 5OAa
4SX; January, 4Sa4sH steamer mixed. sI.a4sH;
receipts, SO $50 bushels; exports. 299, 800 bushels
6Ga54. ~'
OATs-Dun and easy; No: white. 42a421a: No.
mixed, 40 "A; receipts, IA ,375 bushels.
RYE-Firm No. 2. 5Sa5SH; No. western. 59a
69h; receipts, IL 013 bushels.
HAY-Frm unchanged
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Steady, unchanged
BUTTER-Unchanged.
EGGS-Unchanged.
CHEESE-Unchanged
SUGAR-Unchanged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23

disbursing officer of the Interior Depart
ment and Mr.. James L. Parker. chief OF
the division of lands and railroads of The
Secretarys office of the Interior Depart
rnent to examine the report of the commits
sion authorized by Congress to make an
appra Use ment of the value of the property
In square 600. which is to be purchased IS
a site for the office building of the House
OF Representatives.
The act of Congress authorizing the fur-
chase of the site for the office building
provided that after the commission having
in charge the purchase had prepared us
appraisement of the property the report
should be submitted to the Secretary OF the
Interior for his examina rion. There have
been numerous appeals from the appraisal
o: the commission. and Mr.. Hitchcock APP
pointed the committee before named 10
examine the papers and hear the appeals.
The committee will meet at the call of the
chairman, Judge Campbell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Marine Corps Orders.

Capt William Hopkins from marine bar
racks. Washington to Norfolk to command
the marine guard of the Franklin
Capt. George c. Reid. from the marine
barracks. New York, to command the ma
rine guard OF the Chicago.
Capt. James McE. Huey. from the Frank
lin TO command the permanent garrison OF
marines at Camp Roosevelt Culebra, p. r.
relieving First Lieut.. l.. NJ Harding. who
is ordered to this city
First Lieut. Ch4rles T.. Taylor from ma
rine barracks Mare Island, TO his home
First Lieut. George II. Mather TO this
city for examination for promotion.
First Lieut.. Thomas NJ Clinton from
Philadelphia u Columbus, Ohio, where he
will open marine recruiting office
First Lieut.. Z. +. Backstrom one month 8
leave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
HEARING RESUMED
INSPECTOR SULLIVAN CONTINUES
TESTIMONY IN STERN CASE.
Tells Of Conversations He Had With
Defendant and Of Search
for Information.

Hearing in the Stern case was resumed
in Judge SCOTS branch of the Police Court
this afternoon. Inspector Sullivan, VINO
was on the stand when an adjournment
was taken Wednesday. was called to the
stand He told OF a conversation with
Stern during April, at which time Stern
told him that he had been furnished with
the Lamb strap by the government and
was of the opinion that he was not to use
any other.
At another conversation had with Stern
during May. the witness said Stern told
him he had been relieved of the fulfllment
of his contract SO far straps were con-
cerned. because Of the increase of prices
caused by the Spansh-American war.
In reply to question Inspector Sulli-
van said he had searched the letter copying
books at the Post Office Department, but
could find no letter relieving Stern of his
fulfillment of that part of the contract for
supplying straps of his own make to the
satchels used by letter carriers.
Provokes Discussion.
Attorney Taggart, for the government
asked the witness if he had searched any
other records. but the question was OBJ
jected to by Attorney Woodward of counsel
for the defense. Considerable time was
taken up by the attorneys in discussing the
matter, ana the court Hnally permitted the
question. The question was repeated and
Inspector Sullivan said that he could not
find anything bearing or the matter in the
Stern papers at the department.
When crOss-examined by Attorney Classic
of counsel for the defense Inspector Sulli-
van said he and Inspector Simmons were
assigned during April last TO make what
was known by the department as a strap"
investigation. The investigation, he said,
concerned Leopold ]. Stern of Baltimore.
John Doyle & Co. of New York and the
Postal Device and Lock Company, also OF
New York.
The defendant Stern was visited at his
place of business on Gay street. Baltimore,
April %, and was interviewed. number
OF papers bearing on the case, including
the contract. was shown to Mr.. Stern, The
witness explained.
In reply to a question by Mr.. Classic, the
witness said he asked the defendant If he
had paid for the Lamb straps furnished
with the satchels and that Stern informed
them he had not paid for them, but that
they had been furnished to him by the
Post Office Department.
The order directing the Lamb straps
to be sent to Stern. Inspector Sullivan said.
originated In Machen's Office, and he
assistant postmaster general.
Said Order Was From Mr.. Heath.
Another visit was paid to Stern at his
place in Baltimore May q last, the witness
said In reply to an inquiry from the de-
PENDANTS counsel, and that Stern told him
that he had been relieved from furnishing
straps by Perry Heath, who was at that
time the first assistant postmaster general.
The witness still the stand when
this report closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Given Permission to Excavate.

Minister Leishman informs the Depart
ment of State. in a dispatch dated the 9th
OF October. that he is in receipt of a note
from the sublime porte of the Sd instant
in which he is notified of the issuance of
an imperial trade granting permission to
DR.. Edgar J. Banks to prosecute excava-
lions near Bysmiah in the interest of
science. DIR. Banks will carry on this re-
search work for DR.. Harper of the Chi
cago University and will have charge of
the field work in the interest of that in
Sttution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

What is regarded as a favorable indi-
cation of an Improvement in the general
financial condition is the tendency which
has been noted in the local money market
recently to greater freedom in the loaning
of money. AS is well known. local financial
institutions pursue a conservative policy
at all times. and especially when there Is
q feeling OF uncertainty such as has ex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The Navy Department is informed that
the Dolphin arrived at Hampton Roads
yesterday with Secretary Moody as a pas
senger.
The Nillalobos has arrived at Yochow and
the Atlanta al Boston
The Samoset left Philadelphia yesterday
TO destroy dangerous wreck
The Italian cruiser Liguria has arrived at
New Orleans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
AFRICAN PRINCE COMING.
he Will Attend School at Winfield,
Kansas.

WINFIELD. Kans., October 23.-An AZ
rican prince is to attend school in this city
for the next two years. B. r. OConnor of
this city has a son in Liza Lui Basutoland.
Rhodesia. King Lewanica of that province
has two sons attending school in England.
a third in Australia, and desires the fourth
to come to America to learn the ways OF
this country Negotiations have been con-
Quoted through Mr. O'Connor. 1t took the
chiefs letters two months to reach Win
field.
The young prince will board with q re-
spectacle colored family - Winfield.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
SUSPECTED OF P. O. ROBBERY.
Two Men Arrested at Ishpeming After
Sharp Fight

DETROIT. October 23-A special to the
Journal from Marquette says that two men
were arrested at Ishpeming this morning
on suspicion of being the robbers who stole
$4,000 from the post Office at Superior, Wis
The men were arrested on train and gave
the officers sharp battle, in which a num-
Der of shots were fired and both the sus-
poets were wounded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
FRANK C. MEEKIN PARDoNED.
Soldier of 37th Infantry Who Deserted
in Philippines.

SAN FRANCISCO October 23.-Frank C.
Meekin, formerly of the 9th Volunteer In
fantry, has just been released from Alcatraz
prison. He deserted from his regiment in
the Philippines and subsequently Joined the
insurgent forces He was recaptured,
court-martialed and sentenced to death for
treason. His sentence was committed to
twenty years Imprisonment. He gets his
freedom for good behavior and by the ex-
ercise of executive clemency.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23

| ls'ed Tor some months past, and still con-
unues, although in less degree, In the
| general financial market. The result has
peen locally that the cash reserves OF fnan-
clal institutions have steadily grown. so
| that there are instances where between
forty and fifty per cent of the deposits are
| IN the vaults or in such form that they
| are practically cash.
| 1t is understood that the maintenance NJ
| such large reserves is no longer considered
| necessary, and there is a disposition 70
put out some of this money SO that it may
| De adding to the earnings OF the institu-
| tions TO greater extent than is now pos
| sible To use a phrase, loans are now
| easier. and money is more available
than has been the case for some weeks
past.
There is also some easing up in interest
| rates, although per cent continues to pro-
vaii. with money at higher figures and also
somewhat lower. There Is ~ per cent
| money to be had in limited amounts but
SUCH rate is still very exceptional. Bor-
lowers .,s however. are still more familiar
g s' nar 'he higher rate OF per. cent and even
| per cent. The disposition manifested
! carrier IN the year on the part of some
| nnanclai institutions TO pay an advanced
| id.e OF interest on deposits has materially
| peen checked by the change that has been
gong on in the money market. II Is point
ed out that the policy of adding to deposi,s
ny the inducement of Increased interest
| eraI. e
considerable business was done on the
STOCK exchange today, and the prices OBJ
tanned confirm the impression which 20
general in regard to the local security mar
ket, that values have been little effected
by the disturbance in the general stock
market.
There were no sales of Capital Traction
although the bidding advanced from 10 to
III None was offered at less than Id.
Some trading was done in Washington
railway stock preferred. and when a bid of
391s was made for fifty shares it was ac-
cepteo. Thirty-nine was then promptly bid
Tor nifty shares without bringing out any.
ose hundred shares were offered at 40 fifty
at S3H4 and seven at 394, but there was no
further trading
Several small lots of National Safe De-
post Company stock We're sold for 49, and
the bid price for Union Trust and Storage
stock was advanced from 104Ii to 10il2, but
none was offered for less than 100.
Bidding for gas stock started at 56A and
went steadily along at a quarter advance
each time until 571a was reached No stock
was offered at less than 80. and no sales
were made.
A good deal was done IN small lots in
Mergenthaler. the ten-share lots aggregat-
ing about one hundred shares before the
trading ended. The uniform price paid
vas 40. with the exception of two lots,
for which 17O1s was paid.
For Lanston 67s was offered for 100 or
any part thereof, but the Offering was not
less than 4. and no trading was done.
Gritphophone preferred brought 8 in frac-
tional lots.
The advance in Washington and Norfolk
steamboat stock of yesterday was con-
tfnued today, when five shares were sold
for 235. An offer of thirteen shares at the
same figure was not taken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23

It is announced by the committee that an
examination of applicants for admission
to the bar Of the Supreme Court of the
District OF Columbia will be held in the
rooms Of the Georgetown Law School, 5O8-
sos e street, Friday and Saturday, No;
vember 20 and Fl. Applications are to be
filed with the clerk of the District SUI
preme Court ON or before November Is.
blanks for which will be furnished by the
secretary of the bar examination commit
tee, Mr.. Ralph Given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Lunacy Proceedings.

marshals jury. sitting at the city hall
late this afternoon. adjudged Priscilla Hen
son to- be OF unsound mind
The jury decided that Annie White and
Thomas Donnelly. against whom lunacy
proceedings had been instituted. are of
sound mind.
other lunacy cases under considera ton
were those Of Rachel +. Hopkins. Frank M.
Shafer, Jane Douglass. Bartemus johnson
and John F.. White
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Result Of Qualifying Round.

The second round of the qualifying con-
test, played yesterday afternoon too late
for record In The Evening Star, was a con-
tinuation OF the poor work Of the morning,
Mr.. Oden HOrstmann being the only one
to play par golf or better, and, as a result,
capturing the prize for that event. Con-
siderable comment was caused at the
course over the big scores. as everything
seemed to favor good playing. but as the
different contestants finished their rounds
there was one continual complaint of hard
luck. The stiff breeze from the south wor-
r1ed the players more than usual as they
seemed to underestimate its power. losing
many strokes thereby.
Following are the scores Of the qualifying
round In detail. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sale. Regular call II O'Clock noon-Metropolitan
5s, 81 goo at 116A.
washington Railway and Electric pfd., so at 3yI,
National Safe Deposit. 10 at 142
Union Trust and Storage, 10 at 1O4L
Mergenthaler Linotype, 10 at no. 10 at 10 10
at 10, 10 at 1885, 10 at 40. 10 at 40 10 at
10 at 40.
Lanston MonOtype, 80 at 67k
American Graphophone pref II at O. at q
100 at 8. SO at ., so at o.
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat, at 235.
After call-Washington Hallway and Electric IS
81 900 at TN 81 900 49, 81 900 at 7lsi 81 900
at 11&. 5000 at ~. s., 600 at ~.
National Safe Deposit, 10 at 142. 10 at 49, 20
at 142, 10 at 142.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
WHOLE CLASS FURLoUGHED,
Gen. Shipp Takes Prompt Action at
Virginia Military Institute.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, October 23.-Generai
Scott Ship Of the Virginia Military In
stitute. without awaiting orders from the
board Of visitors. last night furloughed the
entire class for thirty days on account Of
the outbreak of typhoid fever at the insti-
tute.
A telegram this morning reports the pa
TENTS improving. The students left to-
day. No additional cases have developed
since yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
WANTED FOR MURDER.
Prisoners in Custody in England to Be
Brought Back.

Thomas McQuade, chief of detectives Of
Pittsburg. Is in the city. He came here to
get extradition papers for the men who
were recently arrested at Southampton,
England. to answer a charge of murder 1t
is alleged that the prisoners murdered and
robbed a paymaster on the Wabash rail-
road near Pittsburg by using dynamite.
reward Of $4,000 was offered for the arrest
IF the men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
YALE-HARVARD DEBATE.
Trades Unionism Will Be the Subject
for Discussion.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, October 23-The
Yale Debating Association has decided upon
the following subject for the Yale-Harvard
debate, to be held in this city on either De-
cember or 5:
Resolved That the history of trades
unionism in the United States for the past
twenty years shows a general tendency
detrimental to the best interests of the
country"
Harvard is to have the choice of sides.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
To Command the Hartford.

Commander It. d. w. Veeder, now on
duty in the bureau of equipment. has been
assigned 10 the command of the training
ship Hartford. He will assume command
in a few weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
To Relieve Capt. Mansfield.

Capt Duncan Kennedy, recently detached
from command of the Prairie. has been or
dered to this city for duty as a member of
the naval examining board relieving Capt
H Il. Mansfield who is ordered to the
ommand of the battle ship Iowa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Regulations for Pensions

acquisitions for the payment Of pensions
was made today by the Secretary of the
Interior as follows: Philadelphia, Pa,
5000. 900: New York. N. Y, 1S4O. 600; In
dianapolis. Ind. $4,000. OOD: Knoxville.
Tenn, e $50. 600: Louisville KY. q. $50. 1000;
Topeka. Kan, A.10O.00O. Total, $ll.1S0, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Suit for Divorce on Trial.

Justice Gould. in Equity Court No 2 Is
hearing testimony in open court in connec-
ton with the proceedings for divorce insti-
tuted by Charles r. Morgan against Fannie
E. Morgan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Dies at the Age Of Seventy.

Mr.. John j. Wright, who has for several
years resided In Washington. died yester-
day at 1877 c street southeast. in the sew
entieth year of his age. Funeral SERVICES
over his remains will be held at 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning. The interment will be
made at Oak Eli cemetery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Today's Government Receipts

National bank notes received today for re-
demption, $793, 294. Government receipts from
internal revenue, sS16067; customs, s651. 454 4:
miscellaneous, $40. 2S5. Expenditures. 81 100 :
600. Available cash balance, S225 $50, O69. 80.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Confirms Report Of Appraisers.

In the matter Of the condemnation of GER
tain lots in square I'll. on petition Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company,
Justice Anderson of the District Supreme
Court has signed an order confirming the
report of the appraisers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
Landvoight's designation Accepted.

The Postmaster General announced this
afternoon that he had accepted the resig
nation Of w. h. Landvoigt, to take effect 1t
the close OF business tomorrow night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23
New York Stock Market,

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers. 1419 f St, members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board Of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23

Mr.. Horstmanns playing was worthy Of
comment and his card Is herewith appended:
r. Oden Horstman, Chevy Chase
634S 6447644 445445
445474 545456 4-70-l67
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23

mere We're no sales of Capital Traction.
III. None was offered at less than 100
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23

Considerable business was done on tba
STOCK exchange today, and the prices OBJ
tanned confirm the impression which is
general IN regard to the local security mar
ket' ,hat values have been little effected
by the disturbance in the general stoc,,
market
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-23

some trading was done in Washington
railway stock preferred. and when bid OF
591s was made for fifty shares. it was ac-
cepted Thirty-nine was then promptly bid
Tor nifty shares without bringing out any
One hundred shares were offered at 40 fift,
at 59A4 and seven at 39A. but there was nc
further trading.