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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21

Since the announcement made day be-
fore yesterday by George II. Harries
that he had dragged the details of local
politics into the private offices of the
District Commissioners, thereby making
il apparent that the Commissioners had
Ieaped the bounds of long established
precedent and had gone into politics,
great interest has been evinced by the
politicians and residents of the District
as to what the next move of these au-
thorities will be.
There can now be nc doubt that their
minds are politically inclined. as they
make no denial of the fact. and answer
all queries on the subject with enig-
NAUTICAL smiles that reinforce the pail
of mystery that rested upon the confer
ences they held with General Harries
and Theodore w. Noyes just prior to
the decision to sail the political sea.
Whittier, and Whence?
But the great question now is. whittier
will they sail? What will be the result
of this surprising departure from the
weI-worn path of precedent? Will Nor
ris or Hearst, Patterson or Carson &c
helped by the development?
The. opinion is held by more than one
person that the Commissioners will sail
the waters of politics beneath the sur
face. 1t has been said that they viii
navigate in a submarine boat exclusive
~, and that the devastations from the
water monster viii make the destruction
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21
BEAR TRIED IN VAIN
TO HAMMER COTTON DOWN

NEW YORK, April A.-The cotton
market had a very poor opening, but
soon rallied with May in the lead on
covering The latter was inspired large
ly by rumors that big exports would he
reported within the next fortnight.
II eight engagements being understood
tc have been already arranged. There
Vas also active covering Of July after
the call. The whole list soon recovered
10 last nights basis, helped by Liverpool
buying OF May and July. Local demand
for May came chiefly from shorts and
spot houses Leading bears hammer
the market as usual around the opening
but desisted upon finding how strong the
demand Was.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21
POLICEMEN DETAILED
FOR HORSE SHOW

The following mounted policemen have
been detailed by Major Sylvester to par
tic.pate in the coming Chevy Chase
ilorse show:
Fifth precinct-D. ]. Garvey and ]. w.
Mccormack. Seventh precinct - Sergt.
" w Easley. Private J. L. McLucas.
ard ]. r. Preston. Ninth precinct-Rob-
ert TaDscott and II. f. Galpi.i. Tenth
precinct-Sergt. j. J. Murphy and Pri-
vate J. r. Bryarly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21
WASHINGTON STOCK MARKET

Substituted States coupon As, l0Oa
1919. -
United States registered As, 10oal07ls.
United States registered Is, 2,o90ql0o9s
United States registered SIS, l20nl06i4.
Capital Traction as, 1,O9QlO3, LOJJniVt.
Washington Street Railway IS. l.05ed
76A. !, 000a76iz 1.000dl6l5, Iowa 1914, LOO
Columbia Railroad as. 1.OOOalO519. 100
Gf1051a
Capital Traction, 1G12l
washington Street Railway preferred,
1eQ4sls. .oe,o-,,
Union Trust and Storage, 10alo5s4-
American National Bank, 1Oal25.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone, 3
ass.
Washington Gas, lla54iz.
Mergenthaler le1l5
I.anstOn. 500Siz 1C9de4.
Graphophone preferred, lVOuS94-
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company, IO0257, 10N2s7-
After cali-Washington Street Kall-
way as. 1.G00076ia. 2,0eodl6la-
Capital Traction. 1.09gdlgl
Washington Street Railway common
1e0l0ie. - -...s.-,..s
lAG49. 1870. ,oz,--,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21
WOULD NOT HOLD OFFICE
WITH NEGRO DEPUTY

NEW ORLEANS. La. April Nv.
E. Howell. internal revenue collector
here, formally rendered his resignation
OF that Office to President Roosevelt.
Mr. Roosevelt appointed a negro depu-
~ revenue collector IN his Office. and ne
refused 10 occupy the same Office with
the negro.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21
Pilgrimage starts SUNDAY.

Mrs. Ballingers motion was that The
national board should postpone its meet
ing from Monday until Tuesday. Action
viii be ta6en by the national board
The pilgrimage viii begin on Sunday
evening, when the delegates will leave
Washington for Old Point Comfort and
from there TO historical jamestown, re
tuning TO Washington on Tuesday
morning
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21

express their views one way or the
other
eral endeavored TO get Mrs. Pages re-
quest formally before the house. and
had pcrtly succeeded. when Mrs. j. A.
Murphy. IF Ohio, made a motion putting
the matter before the house. but framed
in such terms that its real meaning was
lost and a substitute motion by Mrs.
EalIlnger. Of the District. carried.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21
NOTES OF THE CONVENTION

Mrs Egbert Jones, of Mississippi is
a guest n the Riggs House during the
congress OF the d. A r.
At meeting of the Missouri delegI-
ton yesterday. Mrs. Wallace Delaheld,
OF St Louis, was elected State regent,
and Mrs Western Bascome was chosen
vice State regent. Mrs. Delaheld led by
four VOces to two OF the other candi-
dates. AMI Mrs Bascome was unani-
raOusly elected.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21
U/uH Street Looks U/zkh Fa00Y
On thurman S Ne7O Litigation
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

Reported by W. B. Hibbs Co., 1Ha F
Street. Members New York Stock Exchange,
Chicago Board OF Trade, and Washington Stock
Exchangel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21

Pennsylvania is represented by forty
delegates and one hundred and eleven
alteruates and visiting Daughters. The
Berks County Chapter, of Reading. Pa.
which has doubled its membership dur
ing the regency of Mrs. lie b. Randolph
Keim, has contributed 500 TO the Con
tinental Hall fund in the last six
months. This chapter Is represented by
Mrs. dc y. r. Keim, regent; Mrs. VIII
liam de B. Brusstar. treasurer. as dele
gate; Mrs. Oberly. and Miss Byerle as
alternates; Harriette de 3. Keim, page
10 the president general; Miss Byerle,
page 10 the congress. At the meeting
OF PennsylVaria State caucus il was
decided 10 place a bronze tablet TO the
memory OF the first proprietary William
Penn on the cruiser Pennsylvania.
Among the prominent women repre-
sentlng Pennsylvania Daughters are
Mrs Getchell. of Philadelphia; Miss
Frazer. Of Lancaster. Mrs. AmmOn,
Mrs Quay. and Mrs. Oliver, Of Pitts
burg Mrs Hastings, Of Bellefont, and
Mrs. Patton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21
NEW YORK.

There IS a story afloat that Hartman
has been strongly advised by his friends
TO abandon MS litigation. and it Is
thought probable he will follow their
advice
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21

Meanwhile. Harrimans new suit IS
considered a bun point on Union Pacific.
If he succeeds the stock viii be materi-
ally benefited
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21

The Bank Of England rate has been
reduced 10 per cent and this action
has stimulated all departments of the
London market Americans show gains
ranging from = to s.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21

II IS reported that bear pool com
posed Of floor traders his been formed
in Pennsylvania They are telling their
friends how much business the Penn
sylvania will lose by the advent OF the
Wabash into PittsbuTg
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21

A cordial invitation was extended this
morning 20 the national board and dele
gates 10 the current congress by tho
Athens Chapter. Of Athens. Ga. TO at
tend the ceremonies at that place next
fall, when "A statue will be unveiled to
Elijah Clark, the patron sairt' OF the
chapter.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21

The State Of Maine Society was enter
tanned in It's club rooms in Sixth Street.
Saturday night. by Mrs. PeTrine, wife of
the governor Of Maine. A pleasing pro-
gram was enjoyed. Mrs. Perrine read an
admirably written paper on THE Tai
ented Women Of Maine" and Mrs. Eva
Mckinney sang Redemption" in an
artistic ana effective manner. She was
followed by Eula Bradstreet. who re-
cited fHeartsease," and an encore
Niagara Falls receiving an ovation.
Mrs. Thomas ClcaVes read the celebrated
'Ruggles Dinner Party" with good IN
depreciation A large number Of guests
was present
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21

II is reported that efforts are being
made in Paris to place American rail-
road securities on the bOurse AS Paris
is now accommodating god IN large
amounts, both from London and New
York. certain leading financial interests
regard the time as perhaps proDitious
for an attempt to introduce American
securities on the bOurse.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21

One OF the busiest women at the con-
gress Is Nellie b. Stone, secretary 10 the
president general. BY her executive
ability and tact she does much 10 light
en- the many duties involved in Mrs
Fairbanks responsible position as the
head Of the organization.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21

The abstract OF reports made to the
Comptroller Of the Currency showing
the condition of the national banks of
the United States on March IS. fur
nishes interesting data regarding the
position Of loans and other important
items. Total resources and liabilities
amount TO 81 500 .995. 6l6 against $685.
III .2Sn on January p Of this year. an in
crease of nearly S27, GO OO0 Loans IN
creased So. SC3.5l6, but as the increase in
the loan account in the New York banks
alone in the time under review amount
ed 10 over SIS, GOO there was a slight
decrease in loans outside OF New York.
Compared with a year ago loans Of the
couutry's national banks show an in
crease Of nearly $l42. 1900, while cash
holdings show a gain Of over SS1. Goa. 900.
The actual loan account OF March Is
amounted 10 1854 .99S. $50. which com
pares with 81. 90. 4S1. S97 the total amount
of money ia circulation on March !.
OF this enormous loan account the New
York clearing house institutions hold
over $1,043, 000, 900. United States deposits
held by national banks decreased in the
last two months $3.603.000. while in the
last year they show an increase OF over
81, O0O0 00 The increase In circulation
IN the last twelve months amounts 10
nearly 81, 600. coo.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21

Mrs. John Holcombe. of the Ruth
Wylss Chapter. Hartford. Conn. has
succeeded in fitting up the Connecticut
house. at st. Louis, in colonial manner.
Ii promises 10 be one OF the most inter-
esttng State exhibits at the fair, a re-
plioa. in fact, Of the stately colonial
homes that. enrich 50 many OF her his
lOrlC towns.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21
D. A. R. DELEGATES BUSY
WITH CHAPTER REPORTS

lcontInued from First Page.l
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21
MISCELLANEOUs BONI

wash Gas Co. ser. 4, 6's l9o2-2I. 100
Wash Gas Co. ser. 3. SIS leO4-2I. l06
O. 5. Elec. Light. Deb. hap. 1902. w
L. :. Flee Light, Cert. lndebt.--. lJs
Ches x Pot Tel. Co. 5s-----.--- lJJH ID4S
Wash Market Co., LIST 6's, 1897. lyg
Masonic Hall Assn SIS. c.. 10
washington Gas.................. MSS Il9
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21
Mergenthaler, 1Oq1755z. 10d175ss.
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
hammond BONDs.

canstzf Traction R. r. G's........ l03S l01I
Net St r. r. SIS 1925 ~ = llo
Net. r. r. Cert. indebtedness A.. l0t IvS
Net r. R. Cert. indebtedness B. l0i iOo
Columbia R. r. 6's. l914.--....... liz ils
Columbia R. r. I'd mort. 5's-.--- iVss 10
City Suburban 5,s-,.-...--...-,. % 49,
Anacostia & Potomac 5's..-.-...-- ~
Wash Street Railway fs......... soB tbh
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-04-21

National Safe Deposit & Trust l49 Isl
Washington Loan Trust 2lO 2l5
American Security < Trust-..---.. 100 20J
Union Trust & Storage. ..-.----.-- l05 : l034
Masonic Hall Assn SIS. c, l903-... 100 10
Home Savings Bank. ............- lbs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-28
Fine Job for Loree Reported.

Lorenz F. Loree, formerly president of
the Rock Island system, is reported to be
slated for the head of the Grand Trunk
Pacific Railway Company. A statement to
this effect was made IN Philadelphia Satur-
day by one of Mr.. Loree's intimate friends,
when it became known that Speyer Brothers
of New York and London have virtually
completed plans to finance this big rail-
road system. Negotiations, 1t was learned,
have been going on In London for some
time. and only few details remain to
be settled.
The extension of the Grand Trunk sys-
tenn to the Pacific coast Is the biggest I'M
dertaktng in railroad building now on foot
in the northern part OF the American con-
tinent. When completed, it will be the
most northerly railroad from the Atlantic
to the Pacific, and win involve some Of the
greatest engineering plans ever attempted
IN railroad construction, It win open vast
areas Of fertile land. which will add mil
lions Of bushels of grain to the Canadian
crops. 1t will also be the shortest route
from England to Asia by way of ports
that are open all the year round. The east
ern terminus of the road is Moncton. In
New Brunswick. and its western terminus
will be at or near Port Simpson or some
other port In British Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-28
TAFT AND AMADoR MEET.
Secretary Outlines the United States
Policy-Conference Today.


Secretary of War Taft and party arrived
at Colon Sunday morning on board the
United States cruiser Columbia Mr. Taft
was received on shore by Vice President
Arosemana and other Panama officials
Gen. Davis. commander of the canal zone
ana Minister Barrett. After a conference
with, the American Congress delegation Mr..
Taft went by psecial train to Panama.
where he was officially received by q commit
tee and Quartered at the residence of Mr.
wallace. chief engineer in charge of con-
struction Of the Panama canal. He was
received by President Amador and the PAN
ANA cabinet In the afternoon. After greet
ings had been exchanged Mr.. Taft said:
1t Is pleasure to bring the greetings
OF the President of the United States and
10 congratulate Panama upon the pro-
pitious beginning OF long and prosperous
Hfe-in fact, life that is to be a peaceful
one, and one In which the President and
people Of the United States are most will
ing assistants. The United States has no
intention In the isthmus other than TO build
the canal for the benefit of Panama the
United States and mankind. There is no
desire to exercise further power | will
In the next few days confer on those mat
tiers about which discussion has arisen. and
hope to reach a solution full of honor TO
both countries
II have the great honor to present the
personal greeting of President Roosevelt
and expressions of profound good WILL
President Amador. in reply. said:
Your arrival in Panama and the pur-
pose that brings you are the highest honor
this republic has received since Il was
bern. The government and people will
know how to appreciate this new proof OF
sympathy with which the United States
has desired once more to distinguish U.S."
President Amador later in the day return
ed Secretary Tafts official call. The first
conference between the Secretary and the
President will take place at government
house today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-28
NORTH SEA CONVENTION TERMS.
Text of Russia-British Agreement
Made Public in London

The London foreign office has issued the
text Of the terms OF the reference to the
North sea commission. The first article
provides that the commission shall consist
of British. Russian, French and Ameri-
can naval officer of high rank
In the event Of their failing to agree upon
the fifth member, Emperor Francis Joseph
will be invited to select him. Great Brit
assessor and also an agent officially empow-
cred to take part in the labors of the com
mission.
The second article provides that the COM
mission shall inquire into and report on all
the circumstances relative to the North sea
incident, particularly on the question Of
where the responsibility lies and the degree
of blame attaching to the subjects of the
two high contracting parties or the subjects
sponsibility being established by the in
quiry.
The third and fourth articles provide that
the commission shall settle the details Of
Its procedure. and Great Britain and Rus
sla shall supply the commission to their
utmost ability with all means for facili-
tating the inquiry in order that the mem
bers OF the commission may acquaint them
selves thoroughly and appreciate correctly
the matters in dispute
The fifth and sixth articles provide that
the commission shall meet in Paris as soon
as possible and present reports signed by
all the members.
The seventh article provides that the
commission shall take all its decisions by
a majority vote.
Britain and Russia shall each bear its ex-
penses for the inquiry previous to the as
Sembling OF the commission and shall
equally share the subsequent expenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-28
Sad Tragedy Of Vera Figner.

Three famous nihilists,l leaders of the ter
rorist movement from 1875 to 1884, were re-
leased from the fortress'tof Peter Paul, In
Siberia. Sunday after thirty years solitary
confinement They are Col. Aschenbrener,
Nine. Vera Figner and Brasil Ivanoff. All
three have become mental and physical
wrecks under the soul-leilAng effects of the
silent" system Of incarceration. For If
teen years they have NOT been permitted to
speak. Though released, they will never
regain complete liberty. The clemency of
the car has opened the prison doors only
iage in the extreme north Of Russia. within
the Arctic circle
Vera Figner. or Vera Filipava. as she
was then called. was aslbeautiiui woman
OF twenty seven when s1e was sent to the
fortress; For six years che had been the
handspring Of every nihiiist movement. and
her loneliness and wealf Il made her one of
the greatest OF revolutionary powers.
vera Figner is now a. bent, wi1ite-hiaired
old woman; lvanhoff Is little better than an
imbecile. and Col. Aschenbrener is dumb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-28
Senator Cockrell Appreciates Honor.

Senator Francis NJ. Cockren OF Missouri
arrived in Dayton, Ohio. Sunday and is the
guest Of his son-in-law and daughter. Mr..
and Mrs E. f. Gallaudet, of lakewood,
suburb. He expressed opinions on nearly
every subject suggested by reporters ex-
cept that concerning the offer by President
Roosevelt of a choice of position as an
Isthmian canal commissioner or member OF
the interstate commerce commission. He
declined to discuss this subject or admit
that the offer had been made. The senator
said that when he reached Washington he
intended, as has been his custom in the
past to visit the President. Then" said
the senator. perhaps he and l Will discuss
this matter
IT feel highly honored,'' continued the
senator, ''in having my name mentioned in
this connection. and 1t certainly will be
great honor to secure such a proffer from
the President under the present circum-
stances. This shows the magma nimity OF
the President, as it were. toward fallen
foe-political, you understand.
The result in Missouri was a great sur
prise; but the Presidents popularity had a
great deal to do with ii. I believe, the
south becomes better acquainted with him,
It will love him the more. Certainly he Is
In the hands of his friends today, judging
by the recent election In Missouri The
senator paid a splendid tribute TO Joseph
W. Folk, the democratic governor-elect OF
Missouri.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-28
Employe Gets Away With Big Sum

A cablegram from London says: The
Wood street smelling works. which for
many years were operated by the Roths-
childs as a gold refinery. have just been
closed in disgust by the great financiers be-
cause of alleged gigantic frauds of which
they have been the victims. 1t was dis
covered a few weeks ago that Blumenthal.
the head of one of the departments and
the bullion buyer of the firm, is alleged to
have defrauded the concern out of about
ESQ., and fled to the continent His
operations date from the close of the Boer
war. At that time Blumenthal speculated
heavily in consols and Kafflrs. IL was
thought In the street that he was operating
in behalf of the firm, but this was not so.
He lost heavily and then commenced his
fraudulent operations by adulterating gold
In the smelling works and by other crooked
ness The discovery of the frauds was
made a few weeks ago and he absconded.
The Rothschilds, according to their Gus
tom, refused to call in the police and
closed this branch of the business, throw
ing fifty craftsmen out of work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-28
German tuberculosis Investigation.

cablegram from Berlin says: The inn
perial commission appointed by the govern
ment TO investigate the relations between
bovine and human tuberculosis met yes
terday. DIR. Weber, one of the most emf
nent members of the commission, reported
that the Investigations hitherto made
showed that bovine and human bacilli were
absolutely distinct biologically and one
never develops or changes into the other.
An examination of fifty-six bodies of per-
sons who died OF tuberculosis showed the
presence of human bacilli only in fifty.
There were bovine bacilli, however, in six.
three of whom were young children. The
surmise is permissible that the latter re-
ceived the bacillus from the milk of dis
eased COW. Two other cases, which Prof.
Weber regards as most important, were
where corpses showed bovine bacilli in the
glands and human bacilli also In other
portions of the body. They were distinct
cases of double infection. Another impor-
tant case was that of lung tuberculosis
where bovine and human bacffli were as
ISOLATED. The commission reached the gen.
eraI conclusion that tuberculosis in human
beings was caused by the human bacillus,
but urges the careful use of all prescribed
measures to prevent infection with the
bovine bacillus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-28
Per Capita Life Insurance.


The per capita of ordinary insurance In
1850 was 81, in 1880 1t WAS $y6, and in 1890
it was $1O6. The largest per capita of poll
cies in the state Of New York and the
smallest In Oklahoma.
Mr. Hoffman had a series of diagrams IL
Illustrating the finances Of life insurance,
which show that the income of the eighty
American companies in 1902 was $4SY, OOO-
600. and the disbursements $4,000 OOO
leaving a surplus for that year (Which Is
about the average of all recent years. OF
SITE. 900 900.
OF the total income 500 per cent was
from premiums, 1914 per cent from interest,
ETC., on investments, 1.9 per cent from
rents and 81 per cent from other sources
OF the total disbursements 456 per cent
was for claim payments, 8.4 per cent for
surrendered policies. 80 per cent for divi-
dends to policy holders, 1877 per cent for
commissions to agents. 90 per cent for sal
Varies and medical fees, and 81 per cent for
other disbursements
The total assets exceed two thousand mil