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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
IN LYNCHEHAUN's FAVOR.
The Supreme Court Orders Suspectss
Murderer's Release.

The United States Supreme Court today
affirmed the decision of the United States
circuit court releasing Thomas Walsh.
alias Lynchehaun, the Irishman arrested In
Indiana and for whom extraditlon was
sought by the British authorities. Lynche-
haun was charged with murder.
INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, May 2.-The
LyLchehaun case has attracted the atten-
ton of Irishmen throughout the country.
In 1894 James Lynchehaun was the tenant
OF Agnes Mcdonnell. on the Island OF
Achill, on the ives. coast of county Mayo,
Ireland. Lynchehaun was a prominent Of
ficer in the Land League. On the night or
October O. 1894, there was a riot OF the
Mcdonnell tenantry, and Mrs. Mcdonnell
was injured, her barns being burned.
She accused Lynchehaun of assaulttng her
with a club. He was tried and sentenced
to prison for life. He escaped, was recap
tured after a long chase and escaped again,
and after several years was found In In
annapolis. He was arrested here August
25 1903, and after hearing before United
States Commissioner Moores was released
on the ground that the crime was of po-
litical nature. and not eytraditable. The
British government was represented by the
consul at New York Irshmen of Indiana
raised fund for the defense. The case was
appealed to the Supreme Court by the
British government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Elderly Man Found Dead.

An elderly man. thought to have been
James Costello. an inmate of the Soldiers
Home, was found dead this morning In q
room on the upper floor at the house Of
James Dugan. Tie North Capitol street.
His death was due to his having inhaled
Illuminating gas. The door of the room in
which the body was found was partly open.
and the coroner gave a certificate of acct
dental death. Last Thursday the man CALL
ed at Mr.. Dugan's and engaged the room
He said his name was Costello and that he
belonged at the Soldiers Home. He also
told Mr.. Dugan that he was away from the
institution on furlough and that he want.
ed to enjoy the few days In the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
5000 Strike at Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, May about 5000
workmen employed In the building trades
were rendered idle today as the result Of
strikes ordered by local unions. The
branches affected are the elevator con-
structors, cement nnishers. stone cutters,
tile layers and helpers and granite cutters
All Of the strikes were caused by the re-
fusal Of employers to grant certain In
creases in wages. The elevator construct
ors demand $4.26 instead Of 1915 a day;
the cement f1nishors ask an increase from
40 to IS cents an hour and tho stonecutterg
have demanded 90 cents an hour instead
OF 40 cents. It is not believed that the
strikes will be Of long duration. rho diff
ferences in most cases will probably be
adjusted by tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
LYCEUM AND BUREAU.
Labor Organization Formed to Dis
seminate Information.

The Labor Lyceum and Bureau OF lnfor-
nation of Washington, D. c.. was organ
lied yesterday afternoon at a meeting In
Building Trades Hall. The primary pur-
poses Of the organization are stated to be
"the discussion of economic questions as
relate to the educational, social and indus
trial condition of the wage-workers of the
United States. to collect and disseminate
legislative data relative to labor matters
submitted to the Congress of the United
States and TO ascertain, as far as possible,
the attitude OF senators and representatives.
toward such measures. and forward such
Information TO their respective constituency,
and to advise the use of the initiative and
referendum in the election of federal and
state legislators.
Temporary officers were elected as fol-
lows: President. Milford Spohn; secretary.
T. J. Ratigan; financial secretary. Charles
A. Pau; treasurer, John G. Schmidt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Bureaus Working Together.

A preliminary report, in bulletin form, on
mines and Quarries. including also petro-
eum and natural gas wells, for the year
ending December 81, 1902, has been pre-
pared in the bureau of the census, under
the supervision of Mr.. William NJ Steuart
chief statistician for manufactures The
mining census was conducted in collabora
tion with the geological survey, and that
office had immediate control of the field
force. collecting the census statistics In
connection with the data required for its
annual report on the mineral resources OF
the United States. The objects OF this col
laboration were to avoid duplication of the
held work and the necessity of calling on
the mine operators for duplicate reports OF
similar information covering the same
period of time: also to obtain harmonious
results for the two offices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
GIVEN SO, 500 DAMAGES.
Verdict in Mrs. Svedborg's Favor
Against Local Railway Affirmed.

The United States Supremee Court today
affirmed the decision of the Court OF APP
peals of the District Of Columbia in the
case OF the City and Suburban Railroad
Company against Hedwig e. Svedborg, In
which the latter was given damages
amounting to $1,000 for fall she received
from a car of that line, which resulted in a
fracture of the femur.
In this case Mrs. Svedborg attempted to
nlight from a car on C street near 11th
northeast, and before she had alighted the
car started throwing her to the ground.
The only witness on her behalf was her
daughter. She testified that the conductor
was not at fault, but that the motorman
started the car too soon.
The Supreme Court of the District OF
Columbia awarded damages to the extent
Of 49, 800. The decision was affirmed by
the Court of Appeals. and again affirmed
with damages by the Supreme Court of the
United States today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Arraigned on Six Charges.

Six separate charges OF violating the
speed law with automobiles in different
sections OF the city were filed against as
many persons in the District branch of the
Police Court today. Each of those charged
forfeited $40 collateral with the exception
OF Gus Brsnninger. who was permitted to
forfeit s.. The others charged with vio-
tating the law were: Rufus e. Anderson.
Charles j. Butler. Frank Cahill, Burville r.
HUI and William d. West
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
Baltimore Markets.
Special dispatch to The Evening Star.


BALTIMORE, Nd May 2-FLOUR-Quiet: ex-
tra 3SOa4 10; clear 450a4 IS; straight, 470a4 So
patent. 4.9Oa5.20; spring clear 3.90a420 straight
450a4S5; patent. 485a5 10; receipts, g. 30S barrels
WHEAT-Steady: spot, contract, LOO; spot, No.
2 RED western. 1.O1; May, 1.01a1 OH; July. SS1a
asked; steamer No. red, 81; receipts 300 bushels
southern by sample 95a1O southern on grade, IS
lei.
CORN-Quiet: spot, 52Aa52%: May, 52Aa52ss
July, 52Ea525s; steamer mixed. 4974a50; receipts
1O.O37 bushels; southern white corn, 55ha5sh ;
southern yellow corn 55ha5Sh
OATS-Ffrm; No white, 46af614; No. 2 mixed
43l5a44ha: receipts 8, 149 bushels.
RYE-Dull; uptown No. 2, 79aS0; No. western
81 nom.; receipts, ,046 bushels
HAY-Easier: No / timothy, 17.0O, sales No. 1
clover mixed Is 80 bid.
GRAF, FREIGHTS-Dull steam to Liverpool
per bushel, Id. May; Cork for orders, per quarter
%. 3D. May.
BUTTER-Firm; fancy initiation. 19a20; fancy
creamery 25 fancy ladle. 15a16; store packed, ia
Ij
EGGS-Firm. Halls.
CHEESE-Steady large, 1OiSaI1; medium, lila
II; small, 12a12ta.
SUGAR-Firm; coarse granula ted, 4.90; fine 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02

Industrial company whose stock 10 at all
largely held by the public should not Issue
at least quarterly statements OF it's opera
tons. OF course, the claim that II some
times put forward, that Il is not wise TO
make these things public. is without force.
Il the company's business - such that IL
is likely to be hurt by statements OF earn
ings made to stockholders. then IL Is clearly
not business that should have stockhoi1-
ers Public money should not be admitted
into an enterprise thar cannot comply with
reasonable publicity requirements. and
surely quarterly statements OF earnings are
very reasonable"
Capital Traction stock sold higher at to-
days meeting OF the stock exchange than
has been the case for some time past. The
sales were comparatively large. although
they aggregated only 100 shares and repre-
sented the buying of one broker. AS rapidly
as the stock was offered at III ne TOOK IT,
and when the ten-share lots reached
total of 100 shares he stopped buying. There
was no further market. In spite OF the fact
the stock continued to be offered at III ana
then at 1908.
One hundred and twenty and a quar-
ter was bid for a quotation lot, ana
the stock was offered at 122.
There was no trading in Washington
Railway preferred stock except the sale
OF fifty shares at 511. That was the pia
price of Saturday, while 52h was the ask
ing price Today at the close % was tlle
asking price and 81 bid.
There was nothing done in the bonds of
the company; I61s was bid and s6&. asked.
The upward tendency in the stock of the
Union Trust and Storage Company which
was noted on Friday was again in evidence
today, when the bidding was quite active.
However, the advance was slight one
over the bid OF 1861 of Saturday, as the
best bid made today was 108s. The stock
was offered at 100. On Saturday the ask
ing price was los.
Fifteen shares of Citizens Bank stock
was sold for 30, and more would have been
bought at the same figure, but there was
none for sale. The bid advanced to 22Ot
without bringing out any more OF the stock
Ten shares of Real Estate Title Company
stock sold at So and then the bid went to
10 with IS the asking price.
Fractional lots of gas stock. comprising In
all fifteen shares, sold for 60. The stock
continued to be offered at that price and
after call change was made to 59's and
twenty-five shares were sold. The stock
was again offered, but without result. The
bid was 59s1.
A selling drive marked the course In the
dealings in Mcrgenthaler. Nearly 100 shares
represents the total sales on record. The
first sale was at 175% and then the price
shaded off to 175ss. There were two subse-
Quent transact in ten share lots at 175A
and 1885,, both OF which were bought by the
broker who offered the stock for sale. At
the close the stock was offered at 1I5i4,
with 1!J bid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Benefit Of the Blind.

Arrangements have been made for an en-
tertainment tomorrow evening at Metropoli-
tan M. g. Church, corner AZ and c streets,
for the benefit of the Columbia Polytechnic
Institute for the Blind, in which the
United State Marine Band will take an i'm
portant part. In addition to the concert by
the band, the program will include solos by
Miss K. L. Grady. acharacter sketch in
which the characters will be assumed by
students of the institute, a duet by Miss
Grady and Mr.. ]. Francis Germueller.
solos by Mr.. H. r. Miles, a recitation by
Mr. R. W. Swami and a recitation by Miss
Susie Duffy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
SEARCH FOR MAKARoFFs BODY.
Divers Abandon Their Efforts-Work
on Russian Cruisers

MOSCOW, May 2.-The Slovo's Port Ar
thur correspondent reports that the repairs
to the injured battle ships have almost
been completed. The protected cruiser
Pallada is out of dock, and work on the
battle ship Retvizan is advancing.
The divers who have been searching the
wreck of the battle ship Petropavlovsk in
the hope of recovering the body Vice All
miral Makaroff have practically abandoned
their efforts
Finland Agitated. "a.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 1.-The Official
Finland Gazette reports the prevalence of
wild rumors, such as the appearance of a
British squadron off Helsingfors and Japa-
nese spies at Uleaborg
The Russ says: Our brother Slavs must
not feel sighted by the emperor's refusal
to accept volunteers beyond the borders OF
Russia, explaining that the Balkan PENN
sula should mot be depleted Of fighting
men while the situation there il still unset
tied"
War Notes.
An official announcement 10 gazetted at
st. Petersburg explaining that the emperor
is refusing all applications of foreigners
for permission to serve as volunteers in the
far cast because he considers that the life
and strength Of the individual belong above
all to his native country.
Captain Kugaji Sakurai, who was drown
ed at the time of the sinking of the Japa-
nese transport, Kinshiu Maru, had been
decorated for valuable observations, re-
ports and "Reminiscences made in North
ern Korea.
1t Is understood that Vice Admiral Chouk-
min, now commanding the naval cadet
school, will succeed Vice Admiral Skryd-
loft as commander of the Russian Black
sea feet, and that Admiral Korsakoff will
succeed Admiral Chouknin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
DEATH OF MISS JEWETT.
Magazine Writer Dies Of Cancer in
Local HOSPITAL.

Miss s. Y Jewett, newspaper reporter
and magazine writer died at an early hour
this morning at the Garfield Hospital, of
cancer. She had been a patient at the in
stitution since early last January. Miss
Jewett was member of a prominent
Georgia family, but has been much of her
time occupied in the last few years in this
city, Virginia and Kentucky. Her remains
will be shipped this evening to Atlanta,
where funeral services will be held.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Germany Sends Recruits to Africa.

BERLIN, May 1.-THE Tageblatt learns in
military circles that fresh reinforcements OF
800 men will be sent to German Southwest
Africa, with two batteries of field artillery.
Military authorities think that the suppress
sion Of the rebellion may require year.
Under the most favorable circumstances 1t
will take six months.
Captain Dannhauer, correspondent of the
Lokal Anzeiger cables that a missionary,
who was released from captivity by the
Hereros April 6 says that the natives are
greatly discouraged over their heavy losses
at Okaharui.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
JUDGE WINGS CASE.
The Supreme Court Orders a Writ OF
Mandamus to Issue.

In an opinion by Chief Justice Fuller. the
United States Supreme Court today ordered
a writ of mandamus to be issued In the
case of United States Judge Wing of the
northern district of Ohio, directing him to
file with the clerk of his court the papers
In the Chinese extradition case. This ls
the case which Judge Wing dismissed ana
then. asserting that he was acting as judge
and not as a court, refused to file the record
in the case which prevented an appeal De-
ing taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
FILES A DEMURRER.
Another Chapter in Litigation to Sc
cure Company's Recognition.

Attorney w. c. Prentiss. representing the
petitioners. this afternoon filed demurrer
to the answer of Recorder of Deeds Dancy
to the petition for writ Of mandamus to
oorr pei the recorder to receive a certificate
OF incorporation of the American Geological
and Engineering Company. The questions
involved are whether the recorder pos
D. sses judicial functions or Is merely min
islerlal officer. and whether the certificate
of Incorporation complies with the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Wills Filed for Probate.

The will of Mrs. Virginia Edith HELEN,
widow of DIR. 2. Johnson HELEN, dated
May IA, 1901. was filed today for probate.
Rev. J. e. A. Doermann is named sole bene-
flciary and executor.
By the terms Of the will of Helen M.
Andrus dated February IS, 1892, and also
filed today with the register, near relatives
are made beneficiaries. Elizabeth M. Good
man and John Ridout are the executors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Pleads Guilyty to Murder.

NEW YORK, May 2.-Francis McNa-
mara of Elgin, ILL.,, today pleaded guilty
in Brooklyn to murder in the second de-
gree, having shot and killed Captain Geo.
W. Jennings on February IS last, after a
disagreement on money matters, and was
ser fenced to life imprisonment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
New Dominican Tariff Rates

The State Department is in receipt of a
cablesram from Minister Powell at San
Domingo, under date of April 30. as fol-
lows: This government issues a new de-
cree today on tariff. Sugar pays 10 cents
per Guintal; increased duties on hides to-
bacco and few other things. No duty on
coffee"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Admiral Jewell to Visit Havana

In accordance with instructions from the
Navy Department. Rear Admiral Jewell.
commanding the European station. will
leave Pensacola in a day or two on visit
81 courtesy to Havana. Cuba. In addition
TO his flagship Olympia, he will take the
battle ship Alabama and the cruiser Cleve-
land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Italian Society Elects oalcers.

Italiana held yesterday the following of
ncers were elected: Mrs. B. B. sFinelli.
president: Mrs. NJ e. Prinetti. vice presi-
dent Miss II. c. Masino, secretary: Mrs.
q, o. Baiduoci. vice secretary; Mrs. A..
Verdi, A. Gtrardi, b. Pero trustees; Mrs.
n. Nilana, A. GiarAina. Mrs.. 4. voxxolo.
q. 0iardi Miss NJ. Ambrogi, sanitary or
yigilant committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Railway Ticket Office Looted.

P1TTSEURG, Pa, May 2.-The ticket Of
flee of the Pitcairn station Of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad near here was entered at
an early hour today by burglars. who blew
open the safe with nitro-glycerine and Sc
cured about 800. The Office was badly
WI ecked by the conclusion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales.-Regular call. - O'Clock noon-U. g. regis
tered 49, *. 900 at i07%. 81. 900 at 107%.
Washington Street Rwy. pfd.. Is at 51h.
Citizens National Bank. at 20. 10 at 30.
Real Estate Title. 10 at 70.
Washington Gas. 5 at go 10 at 60
Mergenthaler Linotype. 10 at l75+. 10 at 175i-.
at 175h, 10 at 176h. 10 at 175k, at 1T5&. 10
at 1855. 10 at 175n 10 at l75H. at 1854.
Greene Copper. 8 at Is.
After call-Mergepthaler Linotype. at 1T5M.
Capital Traction, 20 at I21, % at 12i 20 Mt Is1,
20 at 121, 20 at 121.
Washington Cas- Is at SOS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Market
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

The general distribution of the securities
of what Is known as industrial companies
Is one of the features of the financial mar
ket. In regard to the relations which ought
to exist between such corporations and that
portion of the public who are stockholders
the Wall Street Journal has the following
to say:
1--WE can sac no good reason Why every
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Today's Government RECEIPTS.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, 81, 047 46s: government receipts
from internal revenue, $1242. 053: customs.
$671 T6S; miscellaneous, $S7. 800; expendi-
lures. $780, 900; available cash balance.
1920 919 1873 "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Knocked Down by Delivery Wagon.

Willie Enser. four years old was knock
ed down by a delivery wagon near 7th and
@ streets northwest this morning about
$50 O'Clock and slightly bruised about the
face and body He was taken to his home,
1124 Congress street northeast. by his
father.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Sudden Death of DIR. Chew.

Dr. Thomas John Chew. for many years
practicins physician Of East Washington.
died early this morning Of apoplexy at his
residence, 220 East Capitol street. He was
sick only about two hours, having attended
patients late last evening. DR.. Chew's wife
survives him. Funeral arrangements have
not yet been completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
FAIL 10 APPEAR.
Two Men Accused Of Assault on Rep.
resentative Lilley,s Sons.

Representative George L. Lilley Of Con-
necticut, accompanied by his two sons
John l.. and Theodore Hlley, attended the
session Of the United States branch Of the
Police Court today for the purpose Of ap-
psaring a. witnesses against Albert q. An.
dsrson, a plumber, twenty-elGht years Of
ngo, and John L. Mmmsrt. who were named
a. defendants on Bspafats charrss OF e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Coinage During April.

The coinage executed at the mints OF
the United States during April shows that
there was total coinage of 1904. 5ss
pieces. valued at s27 .467 1924 or this the
coinage OF gold was $50. III, 600: silver 81.
$4,000; minor, S131 52i ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Resignation of Mr.. Legare

MT Alexander b. Legare. who has been
connected with the Navy Department since
July, 1881. and who for several years past
has occupied an important and responsible
position In the office OF the assistant secre-
tary or the navy. has resigned that office to
go into private business in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Building Permit ISSUED.

building permit was issued today to
Harry wardman for three two-story brick
dwellings, Nos 4S, 30, 81 Seaton street
northwest; cost, 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
New York Stock Market,

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, 1904-05-02
Wealthy New York Brewer Kills Him
Gale

NEW YORK, May FLAMES H. Strobel,
forty-f1ve years old, a wealthy brewer
committed suicide at his residence on
West S5th street today by inhaling illu-
friEating gas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
Do Not Be Deceived,

The only tiokot sincerely In favor of Gen,
Geo. H. Hnrr!ea for National Committee
man 10 tho Van Wiokle- Patt -TindaIl
and Howard ttckot.-Advt,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02

will probably succeed Senator DIETRICH Mr..
Burkett said there was 10 question that Ne
brasks would Pivs large majority for
Roosevelt In November
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02

An addition is to be built during the pres
ent season to the building occupied by the
Friends School on / street The principal.
Mr. Thomas w. Sidwell, has acquired
property to the east of the school building.
where the new part will be erected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02
LOCAL REAL ESTATE.

Some time this month a beginning is TO
be made in the erection of a building at
1914 F street by Mr.. A Guide Bro.
The old structure is to be taken down and
will be replaced by a building covering the
entire lot, which is % by 159 feet to forty
foot alley On the first floor viii be the
show rooms of the florist establishment,
while the rear part will be devoted to a
conservatory. The upper floors will be
used for office purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-02

Fractional lots of gas stock. comprising in
all fifteen shares, sold for 60. The stock
continued to be offered at that price and
after call change was made to o9's and
twenty-five shares were sold. The stock
was again offered, but without result. The
bid was 500