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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
MANY SEEKING POSITIONS.
to the Isthnaian Canal
Commission.

Since the return of Admiral Walker and
Gen. Davis of the isthmian canal commits
sion to Washington from Panama they
have been engaged in work preliminary to
the meeting of the commission here next
week. at which formal organization of the
commission and the appointment of SUBJ
committees will be effected.
During the months absence Of the COM
mission, applications for positions on the
canal force were received by the thousand
General Davis said today that an army
wagon load of applications had come to the
commission. Thus far 1t has not been de-
termined how the canal work will be DONE
hence, the commission itself does not know
yet just what positions it will have at it's
disposal.
Under the law the commission may do the
construction work itself or it may let 1t
out by contract The probability now IS
that the great bulk of the work will he
done by contract. It has been suggested
for the purpose of undertaking the work.
under the supervision: of the commission.
Indeed, the organization of several COM
panies. each to do specified portion of The
work. may be necessary. if the commission
should determine. ITO let contracts for the
work.
Members of the. commission point out that
IL the canal be dug by contract the con-
struction companies will employ their own
laborers. thus relievinglthe commission of
a detail which would consume much yalu-
able time II 1t had to,tbe attended to by
members of the commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
Army Orders.

Leaves of absence have been granted as
follows: First Lieut. Alfred b. Putnam.
Corps of Engineers. three months, on
count of sickness; First Lieut.. George H. r.
Gosman, assistant surgeon, three months
with permission to go beyond sea. and Con-
tract Dental Surgeon Douglas Z. Foster.
two months.
First Lieutenant Robert b. Mitchell. Ar
tillery Corps, has been ordered to this city
to report to the comma nding officer. United
States general hospital, for treatment
Major John F. Guilfoyle, assistant ad-
jutant general, has under instructions
from the President been detailed as a
member of the army retiring board ap-
pointed to meet in this city. vice Capt. John
r. M. Taylor. 14th Infantry. relieved.
Major Ezra b. Fuller, 9TH Cavalry, has
under instruction from the President been
ordered before the army retiring board at
the War Department, in this city, for ex-
animation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
FINANCE AND TRADE
Market Inclines Downward
and Dealings Light.
GOLD FOR EXPORT
HEAVY ENGAGEMENT OF PRE-
CIoUs METAL DEPRESSES STOCKS.
Tennessee Coal and Iron Slumps, but
Rallies-Standard Rails Under
Selling Pressure.
GOLD FOR EXPORT

NEW YORK April a.-Opening prices OF
stocks today were higher but there was no
striking new feature In the market. Deal
ings were small and most of the changes
were insignificant. Mexican Central rose
Y. Anaconda and United States Rubber
about point and the preferred fh.
Some OF the specialties were bought at
better prices. notably the metal stocks.
but the market generally was neglected and
inclined to yield. Mexican Central reacted
y from the highest. and Atchison, Canadian
Pacific, Erie, Southern Pacific and United
States Steel preferred sold a fraction under
yesterdays final Rubber preferred In
creased It's rise to 2 points and Brooklyn
Union Gas also gained much.
The only features in the market were spe-
eialties. Consolidated Gas rose IL and
Brooklyn Union Gas jumped 512. AmafSa-
Dated Copper worked up y over last night
and Pump preferred dropped ~. Prices
barely moved at all in the general market.
Bends we're steady at noon.
The obscure stocks continued to furnish
the only movement of interest in the mar
ket, general trading being depressed by the
heavy gold engagements. Tennessee Goa
made rapid decline Of points and rallied
~.
Brooklyn Union Gas reacted from the
highest and Pullman rose to a similar eN-
tent. Lackawanna advanced rs. and the
United States Rubber stocks ruled IA /:
points higher.
The drift downward of prices became more
decided, while losses IN general were con-
fined to fractions, the pressure against St.
Paul, Union Pac 'ffc, Southern Pacific and
Atchison impartfng weakness throughout
The hfgh-priced coalers. the electric stocks
and several others declined from / to =
points,
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WILL NOT ACCEPT MEDIATION.
Authorize tive Information Contained
in Official Circular,

or pITEI2SBI-RC April D.-In the
,u,.t categorIcal terms Russia has official
ly notified the world that she Will not ae-
cept mediation to terminate the war with
Lamar The official notification. which ac-
cords with the authoritative announce
ment made by the Associated Press April
y, is contained in circular issued by the
ministry OF foreign affairs to the Russian
representative with foreogn powers. which
Is gazetted In the Official Messenger today.
The circular denies the report that form
al proposals have been made to the I'M
perial government by any foreign power 10
u.s.. it's good offices to restore peace.
denial which does not refer to the person
al intimati ton addressed directly TO the
emperor by King Edward and King Chris
tian of Denmark, account of which was
given by the Associated Press. The text
of the circular is as follows:
The foreign press has recently been
persistently circulating rumors concerning
intent on the part of some OF the
European governments to undertake
friendly intervention with view to
speedy termination of the conflict between
Russia and Japan. kilograms have even
been received announcing that proposals OF
such nature have already been made
to the imperial government.
You are empowered to deny this state
ment most categorically. Russia did not
wish war and everything within the limits
of possibilities was done by her to solve
the complications which has arisen in the
far east in a peaceful manner: but after
the treacherouS surprise on the part of the
Japanese which forced Russia to take up
arms obviously no friendly mediation can
have any success.
Similarly the imperial government will
not admit the Intervention of any power
whatsoever in the direct negotia tons
which will occur between Russia and
Japan after the termina ton of hostile
operations in order to determine the con-
ditions of peace"
Receives Hearty Public Commendation
The official declaration that Russia will
not tolerate the mediation or Intervention
OF a third power either during or after the
war was forecasted in the Associated Pres
dispatches of April %, and receives moth
ing but hearty commentator from all
classes of the community here.
The circular note is reproduced in every
newspaper in the empire. 1t is felt that
Russia now has committed herself before
the world to a determination to fight the
war to the bitter end and then permit no
Interference when she makes terms with
the enemy. While commended here gre Al
curiosity is manifested as to how this far
reaching decision of Russia will be re-
ceived by the other powers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29

the trial OF the postal thieves has beon
worthy of the highest praise. In the h'sh.
ed position to which he has boon elevated
the people of the District will look to see
him follow the high lines be has marked
out for himself on the District beach-to
hold the scales OF justice evenly, to know
no favorlte but TO hold great ccrporation9
and the humblest individual equal before
the law"
The Charlotte Observer commented as
follows:
'"TTe nomination Of Judge Jeter C. Pritch-
ard formerly senator from North Carolina
and now justice Of the Supreme Court OF
the District OF Columbia, to succeed tire
late Judge SlmCnton as Judge OF the United
States circuit court for the fourth district
IL not surprising. In view of the high es-
TEEN In which he he's been held by the
President and the exec lent manner ii
which he has conducted himself since he
went upon the bench, Judge S,monton was
a Democrat and. while We cannot but wish
that he could have resn succeeded by
man OF the same political faith. IT Is no
concession to say that in nom mating Judge
Prltchard for this high position the Pres
dent has made wise choice. TOR no fepuo-
Hcan within the confines of the circuit IS
better s,iited for the jud Tesnp, ana we
have no doubt that JutiEa Prttchard IN h:a
more important Office VIII I've up TO the
excellent reputation he has already made
during rs short term OH the District or
Column "a bench.
Judge Piitchard. as politician ana
Office holder In North Caro- Inn. has ever
stood fer responsibility il politics, ana Wheh
Il is remembered that he IS for years TIE
head OF the republican organization In a
southern state. this is saying great deal.
He did much to make the organization IN
North Carolina superior in responsibility TO
that Of neighhoring states. and II was a sad
day for his party when he left 1t to go
upon the bench. -, r..
Ore can hardly imagine nicer berth Tor
n man suited TO the place than that OF
United States judseship. 1t IS / lifetime po-
s,tion save only in the event or mfsne-
h,vior. and the salary is SI.UN. While the
duties are by no means exacting. PERSON
ally. jude Prtchard is to be congratula.eo
on showing his fitness for such place after
sIunalnr r,ost OF his life in the active
sphere Of politics which, to say the seas,,
Ia not conductive to the training OF the
mind for judicial position
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
SURVIVOR TELLS STORY.
Submarine Boats at Port Arthur
Success-Jap Squadron.

MOSCOW. April 29.-The correspondent
at Port Arthur of the Ruskal SLAVIC tele-
graphs that he has had an interview with
ship Petropavlovsk. He says the captain
VIII soon be able to start for ST Peters
burg His broken ribs are set and the
fracture of his skull is healed
Captain Jakovleff said that a few seconds
before the explosion he ran from the con-
ming tower to repeat an order to the man
at the helm. On his way he saw Colonel
Agapeiefr writing particulars of the fight
which had just taken place Next to him
was Nerestchagin. the artist, hurriedly
drawing. All of sudden the explosion oc-
CURED and the deck of the flagship was
enveioped in a heavy mist pierced nv
tongues of fire bursting through all parts
of the vessel " p -
capt. Jakovieff was then struck on tbe
head ard lost consciousness
ne same correspondent Describes the
submarine boat experiments at Port Ar
tnur. RE says the experiments proved
Their ability to remain under wafer for
a considerable time, and that the boa1s
were well handled. and that there is a
suHicient number of them to assure the
protection of Port Arthur and the coast
I'm its vicinity e 'oas'
The Chinese in Manchuria the corresnopd
en-, lurther says, are praying for a Russian
victory
Jap Squadron Sighted
ST, PETERSBURG, April %. 7:lO pm
Viceroy Alexieff later reported that a Jap-
anese squadron had been sighted off Vladj
vostok.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
The Red Cross Inquiry.

Senator Proctor will continue the investi-
CATION of the Red Cross Society next week.
1t is thought likely that Miss Barton and
others favoring the present administration
Of the society Will testify. John H. Morian,
n former Red Cross agent and confidential
employe OF Miss Barton. has testified that
of $4,000 contributed to the Red Cross to
relieve the Russian famine sufferers In
1891 large part was used by him at Miss
Barton's direction to purchase the Gardner
farm in Indiana. which was supposed to
have been o gift to the society by DR.. Jo-
scph Gardner. the owner.
This and othoy charges will DO replied to
by Miss Barton personally, 1t Is expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
G STREET PROPERTY.
w. ]. Newton and John Miller Pay
$40 Per Foot

The District Title Company today placed
on record a deed from Charles Snow to w.
]. Newton and John Miller, conveying lot
81, square 2o2. This property fronts SO feet
on the north side of street between 18th
and 14th streets. and has depth of little
over 10 feet The property was purchased
at public auction at $40 per square foot, q
noticeable feature of the transaction il that
Mr.. Newton purchased this property In 1850
at public sale for $3.50 per square foot ana
sold 1t In 1870 for $3.50 per foot 1t IL said
TO be the intention Of the present owners
to Immediately improve II with an Office
on the ground floor to be occupied by tho
Realty Appraisal and Agency Company. and
q handsome hall on the second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
Baltimore Markets.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

BALTIMORE. Nd, April 29.-FLOUR-Steady,
unchanged; receipts, 4.6f1 barrels.
WHEAT-Dull spot. contract. 99l@a99A: spot.
No. western, 1.00sa1 OOai: April. sSlsa99a May,
99Aa09ks; June. SO asked: July SO asked steamer
No. red Ss1sa93a. receipts, 2,7O0 bushels south
ern by sample 93a1 90; southern grade 93a1 90.
CORN-Firm; spot, 52asa52h: April, 52ssa52ls
May. 522sa52h: July, 53 asked; steamer mixed,
jOaJ0A receipts, 4.S0O bushels; southern white
corn 52aJ6; southern yellow corn. 52a55H.
OATS-Strong and higher: No. white. 46a461s;
No. mixed. 421sa44: receipts, 6.OOO bushels.
RYE-Dull and easier; uptown No. 2, 79aS0; No.
western 81; receipts s. 745 bushels
HAY-Steady. unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Dull, unchanged.
BUTTER-Firm; fancy imitation, 19a20; fancy
creamery. 24a25; fancy ladle, 15a16; packed,
12a13.
EGGS-Steady. 17a1S
cHEESE--Firm; large. 10Ea11; medium, 11a1Ik
small. 12a12h.
sUGAR-FIrn; coarse graduated, 4.s5; fine, 4s5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
AROUSES ANXIETY.
Reports of Jap Squadron Off Port
Arthur Disturb Russia.

ST. PETERSBURG. April %. 7:12 pm
Niceroy Alexieff's report that a Japanese
squadron was off Port Arthur. followed by
another announcing that a squadron of
japanese ships were In sight off Vladivostok,
aroused anxiety. Naval circles are spec
uiating whether the enemy will venture to
approach Nladivostok at closer range than
last time.
There are persistent rumors of fighting on
the Yalu river. but the Associated Press
correspondent is Informed that no serious
engagements have taken place and that the
nShting has been limited TO affairs of out
pests. the Russians COntesting and harass-
Ing the japanese advance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
Among Democrats.
FACTIONS CONFER.
West Virginia Republicans Striving to
Heal Differences.

To settle certain differences between rival
factions of the republican party In West
Virginia. the members of the state central
committee came to Washington, and this
morning met in the Raleigh Hotel. There
are fourteen members Of the committee
and most Of them were present. In addi-
tton to the members there were two score
more republicans Of the state here. arrayed
against each other and for their respective
candidates for the position of chairman
Of the state central committee.
This position is now filled by w. M. 0.
Dawson, who Is a candidate for the n0mf-
nation for governor of the state. His OPP
ponents charge him with using his office
for the advancement OF his personal inter-
eStS and to the disadvantage Of the repub-
fcan party of the state. and wanted him
out Of the craftsmanship and asked that w.
E. Glasscock Of Morgantown be placed In
the chair. They claim that Dawson has
held -rump' conventions for the selection
Of delegates to the state convention who
were pledged to support his nomination for
the governorship. This, Of course. was
combated by Dawson and his friends.
Mr.. Dawson contended that no changes
should be made in the COMMITTEES at this
tfmes and that there Is no authority for
adding to its membership. the state con-
vention alone having the power to form a.
new committee.
Mr.. GIasscock's supporters claimed that
Win DdWSOU OuI Oh the CHAIR dIiu SidSS-
cock In. the party In the state will have
the chance to select nominee for the gov
ernorship who will be assured undivided
support The demanded that Dawson be
deposed.
They say that it is manifestly improper
for a candidate to serve as chairman OF the
state committee pending his campaign for
the selection of delegates. The fight IS a
pretty warm one and there were exciting
words rs ssed in tire executive session OF the
Among the prominent republicans OF
the state who are here in counsel today
are Senator Elkins, Senator Scott, w. E.
GlasScock, Reese Blizzard, United States
district attorney for the northern district
of West Virginia; State Senator c. w.
Swisher, J. l.. Caldwell, lately an aspirant
for United States senator against Senator
Scott: Dr. J. w. Mcdonald of Fairmont;
Elliott Northcutt of Huntington, lately
acting chairman of the state committee;
W. M. o. DAWSON, Charles L. Teter, the
opponent Of Dawson Tor the gubernatorial
nomination. and former Gov George w.
Atkinson, present United States district
attorney. e,t~sni
1t is understood that a compromise has
been reached by which harmony will be
restored in the; ranks of the republican
party of the state, Mr. Dawson will re-
main a member of the committee. it is
said. and Mr.. Glasscock will assume the
craftsmanship. syay.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
OPENING OF SPEEDWAY.
Parade to Inaugurate Proceedings the
Afternoon Of Nav II.

The committee from the Road Drivers and
Riders Association having in charge the
opening of the Century Speedway. which
has been postponed from May 0 to May IL.
has sent out entry blanks for places in the
parade, which VII start at 3 o'clock on the
afternoon of the opening day 1t is plan
ned to make the turnout one of the finest
of Its kind ever seen in this city. and to
that end all horse owners are requested to
lena their efforts.
Prizes are to be awarded TO the finest
turnouts in the different divisions of the
parade. but only members of the organizl-
ton may compete. 1t Is expected that all
applications will be filed in the next few
days and that the final arrangements can
be soon completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
THE RUSSIAN LOAN.
Not to Be Made in Usual Form, but
Special-Aggregats $4,000, 900.

PARIS. April pa number of American
finsnciers are now here. One of the most
prominent, who is in a position to know,
said today that Russian loan proba bly,
would be made before long, at 5 per cent
for three years. the bonds selling at be-
tween o. and %.
The total amount Is understood to be
between $3.50 oO0. coo and sl75,0 COO. This
VIII not be In the usual form Of a loan
but VIII be through short-term notes or
bonds similar TO the method recently adopt
ed by American railroads 1t Il not ex-
pected that any Of the bonds will be placed
In the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29


Endorsement OF very many Of their friends
as delegates to the1 national republican
convention to be held at Chicago. June
next. respectfully notify their friends Of
their purpose and request their earnest CO.
Delegates. Robert Reybourn, John F.
Cook; altsrnates, &c. q. Wescott James L.
Turner. @e-a
The friends Of thfs ticket WIN meet to-
night at Cadets aemory, near 7th and o
streets northwest, and next Tuesday night
at the Vermont Avenue Baptist Church
Among Democrats.
The situation in, democratic circles has
not changed materially, from what could
be learned today Mr. Hearst is losing
strength hourly, according to several OF
the district leaders, and it Is feared the
Hearst boom is p1nctured, in so far as the
District OF Colunrbiaiis concerned.
Mr.. Norris Is saying nothing. but saving
wood. kunof has 1t again today that MI
Henry E. Davis Is to stand sponsor for a
local Parker boom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

Although the extension through the city
Wei not granted by Congress to the Old
Dominion and Great Falls Railroad Com
pany. yet those interested In this enterprise
are hopeful that favorable action will be
taken at tho next session. The construc-
ton Of the line from the Aaueduct bridge
10 Great Falls IL going on and It 10 now
expected that the flrst section OF tho road.
including tho southern seven miles. will DO
compiotna by thu first of July. and that tbs
material to be used In building tho northorn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
Rear Admiral Evans at Naples.

The Navy Department is informed that
the battle ship Kentucky. on which Rear
Admiral Evans is returning home from the
Chinese station, arrived at Naples this
morning 1t was thought that Rear Ad
mirsl Evans might possibly have an OPP
portunity to pay his respects to Emperor
William Of Germany in Italian waters, but
the latter has completed his cruise in the
Mediterranean and started from Venice for
Carlsruhe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
Railway Changes.

It was announced late this afternoon at
the offices of the Southern railway that
General Passenger Agent 8. H. Hardwick
has been appointed to be general passenger
traffic manager. the position made vacant
by the death of Mr.. William Turk and that
Assistant Passenger Agent W. H. Tayloe.
at Atlanta. Is to succeed Mr.. Hardwick.
Assistant General Passenger Agent Brooks
Morgan Is transferred to Atlanta from
Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
WASHINGTON WOMAN INJURED.
Miss McBlair Knocked Down by Run
away Team inp st. Louis.

ST.. LOUIS. April 2s.-Miss Julia Ten
Eyke McBlair Of washington. D. c., host
ess of the womanss building. was badly in
jured today at the worlds fair by being
run over.
Miss McBlair. who is now making her
home at the wornans building. was on her
way to her luncheon at one of the cafes a
short distance away.
Sho was walking. and a runaway horse,
attached to a runabout, was coming to-
ward her Mas McBlair underworld to
reach a place of safety on the board walk
The horse turned In HIS course, striking
and throwing Miss MeBlair to the walk
and injuring her foot badly.
Ono OF the fair attaches hurried to the
womans building ana INFORMED Mrs. Dan
lei Manning. president of the board OF LADY,
managers. Miss McBlair was taken to
Mrs. Manning's home.
Airs Menlair i.scs at eo1 strest north.
..soSt. this city,,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
RICHMOND SELECTED.
Democratic State Central COMMITTEES
Issues Call for Convention.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, April 29.-The state
democratic convention will be held in the
city Of Richmond, June 8. The basis Of rep
resentation will be one delegate for each
100 votes cast IN the last presidential cleo
ton Richmond got "a Norfolk 10, and
Roanoke 2 votes.
At 1:,}0 O. clock the convention took a re-
cess to 2:30, a. which time the Norfolk
primary dispute will come up, each side to
be allowed three hours for presentation Of
the case.
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Washington Stock Exchange.

- Sales--Regular call. II O'Clock noon-Ca pitaI
traction 20 at 1e1, ~ at III. - I2f 10 at I2l
ut 121L.
washington Street Rwy. pfd SO at So.
Inien Trust and Storage. 20 at 107n.
Citi.fns' Bank, 10 at 220
Washington Gas, 20 at 5S&. . at aS1s, Is at 90
Mergenthaler Linotype. at 176
100 at s.
After can-Greene Copper % at 16.
Washington Gas. 20 at 5aL4.
Washington Street Rwy. pfd., 100 at - SO ut 50
RAILROAD BONDS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
outaeldsr Winter Coming.

Ball Club received a telegram from Dono-
van at 81 Louis that he had arranged with
George Winter. the outnlslder Of that city,
10 report Immediately to the base ball
managament hare. This action was the r.
suit OF instructions wired yesterday TO
Donovan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
transports Arrive AZ Manila.

Tho War Department 10 informed that
30. transports Logan and Dig arrived at
Manila yesterday from San Francisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-29
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers' 1910 F St. members New York
stock exchange. Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade