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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-12
PLANS FOR ANACosTIA RIVER.
Hearing Given Today on Improve
ments Proposed by q. s. Engineers.

A hearing was given this morning in the
office of Col Miller of the United States
Engineer Corps, at POOL Pennsylvania ave-
nue., to those interested in the improvement
now under way and contemplated in the
eastern branch OF the Potomac river, be-
tween the District and Virginia shores. 1t
is proposed to established a channel six
hundred feet wide all the way up the Ana
costa branch to the Benning bridge, and
for the purpose build a bulkhead on each
side and fill in the space between the bulk
head and what is now the land line. The
hearing this morning was for the purpose
OF noting any objection to the plans as
outlined by the United States eng neer de-
partment. No objection were raised to the
Ines as set down on a map that was ex-
hibited to the few present who expressed
interest in the matter
1t Is proposed to build the bulkhead and
then have the harbor line extend for a
distance of two hundred feet into the river
that is to say open wharves can be built
that far out into the water. Congress has
made an appropriation of $3.50 900 for tn s
work, and it is in progress. T'his Ill
be far from sufficient to complete the work,
which 1t is believed. will DE o. gro.. u1l
to the city of Washing on. and Congress
will be asked for additional funds to COM
plete the work.
Mr. Thomas w. Smith, president of the
East Washington Citizens Association, ap-
peared at the hearing He spoke of the
great benefit that would accrue to Wash
ington from the contemplated improvement
He referred to the fact that the wharfage
facilities OF the city are rapidly becoming
so congested that it is only a matter of a
very short time when wharves in the East
ern branch viii be an actual necessity for
the conduct Of the city's waterfront bust
ness Mr.. Smith commended the work al
ready done. and said he hoped the remain
der would be completed as rapidly as pos
sible. He said the lines laid down by the
United States engineers appeared to be
perfectly satisfactory.
Mr.. M. T. Weller. who also attended the
hearing, commended the work done toward
the establishment of harbor lines He ap-
proved thefplars under consideration by the
united States engineers having the work
in CHARGE
Representative of the yachting interests
of the city asked that basin or anchorage
be prepared for their benefit in carrying
out the prpposed improvements
AS so few persons appeared, 1t was con-
cluded that the people were satisfied to let
the engineers. carry out the plans as they
saw best. No official action was taken
today. "a ifI -
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STATE OF TRADE.
Volume Greater Than Last Season De-
spite Weather Conditions.

spite Weather Conditions.
NEW YORK, February Especial teie-
grams from correspondents of the Interna-
tional Mercantile Agency throughout the
United States and Canada show that ex-
treme cold weather Is responsible for the
check to distribution of merchandise by
railways, Notwithstanding which the total
volumeoDf the same IS greater at st. Louis
and at St Paul than year ago.
Baltimore bankers and merchants are
actively at work to minimize the percentage
of spring trade which will be detected to
Philadelphia and New York by the burning
out of the heart of the citys business dis
trict. Thousands are at temporary loca-
tons picking up the threads of business.
Orders have already been sent to New York
for dry goods and to Pittsburg for struc-
tural steel.
War in the orient has ceased to influence
the domestic stock market but 1t has adj
vanced prices of SILK. tea. beef pork, wheat.
and, by sympathy, other cereals. The money
market has not thus far responded much
to the forthcoming withdrawal of govern
ment funds to meet anticipated Panama
canal payments, nor to the extraordinarily
heavy demands for accommodation by rail-
roads and other corporations. Sales Of
Americans by London and the continent
have left stocks dull and weaker.
There Is more request for structural and
other forms of steel. and orders for rails
placed by the Hartman roads at full pool
prices point to the likelihood of SIS ton
being maintained.
There is a more favorable prospect for
the mills in the reaction of So bale in the
price of raw cotton since February I. The
government report of cotton ginned to the
middle of January dissipates the bull claims
of a total crop of only 9.40o.U0 bales
Greatly needed rains have fallen in south
ern California and elsewhere in the south
western region. Minneapolis looks for in
creased exports over northwestern railroads
to the orient.
Canadian railroads have been unable to
handle all the traffic offered but this draw
back is now being overcome Several manu-
featuring plants had closed down owing to
lack of coal. which railroads were unable
to deliver Trade in clothing. footwear and
seasons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-12
AMERICAN SPORTSMEN.
Lea que Elects Officers and Adjourns to
Meet in Seattle.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. February 1.-THE
League of American Sportsmen has adj
journed. to meet II Seattle in June. 1905.
Resolutions were adopted favoring the
enactment Of a law governing the
Ohio fish and game commission. declaring
against spring shooting in any of the
states and favoring the enactment of laws
in all states requiring ,foreign-born unnat-
uralized persons to secure a license before
they can hunt. This is aimed to put an
end to pot hunting"
Following the adjournment of the league
an organization was effected of the Ma
tional Association of Fish and Game War
denS and Commissioners Their purpose is
the prosecution of lawbreakers and the
compiling of decisions touching their work
in protecting fish and game. These officers
were elected
President, w. F. Scott, Helena, Mont;
secretary, C. E. Brewster, Michigan; treas
urer, II. G. Smith, Winona, Mimi; execu-
tive committee the officers and J. c. Por-
terrified. Columbus, Ohio.
DR.. 7. S. Palmer of the Department of
Agriculture, Washington, D. c., was elect
ed an honorary member with all the rights
of an active member.
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TRAIN STRIKES STREET CAR.
Twelve Persons Seriously Injured al
Crossing in Paducah, Ky.

PADUCAH, KY, February ia street
car carrying thirty passengers was struck
near the Union depot today by an outgoing
Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis pas
senger train and twelve persons inju- ed.
J. W. Helsley, deputy state organizer of
the Woodmen of tire World. was probably
fatally injured. The others suffered hurts
of minor consequence.
The motorman, it Is claimed. tried to
beat the train to a crossing. despite the
frightened protests of the passengers. The
train struck the car in the center. and be-
fore the engineer could bring it to and
still the engine had pushed the car thirty
feet along the truck
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-12
MR.. WILLIAMS VIEW.
Holds That Chinese Sovereignty Over
Manchuria Should Be Affirmed

Senators and representatives are watch
ing closely diplomatic developments in the
far east.
Representative Williams of Mississippi
was asked what he thought of the present
course of the United States government in
connection with the Russo Japanese i'm
broglio He replied that he thought the
steps thus far taken were we'll taken, but
hoped that the government would go fur
Their and duly express to Russia its recogni-
ton of China as the de facto and de jure
sovereign in Manchuria and it's de ;ermina-
ton to protect American trade privileges
as granted under Chinese treaties. TIL s
ought to have been done before, regardless
of the Japanese-Russian war.
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will be impossible, according to statement
made to Judge Harlan of the supreme
bench of Baltimore by one OF the trustees
of the institution. to get any material re-
lief for an extended period. possibly not for
two years. Consequently financial aid from
some source Is an imperative necessity to
keep the institution in operation. 1t Is
expected that relief fund will be started
within the next few days
Pathetic Side Of Situation.
The pathetic side of the situation Is al
ready making itself felt. AS result Of the
conHagration $1,000 persons were thrown
out of employment, and consequence
restitution stalks in numerous homes. In
many case the bread winner was a wo-
man. and while the men who lost positions
can secure employment as labofeS IN
clearing away the debris. there is nothing
left for the women, and many families will
thus soon become public charges
According to Adjutant Guard Of the Sal
Vdtion Army, 80 East Montgomery street.
ano Superintendent Wilson of the Home
ward Bound Nilsson, 6i3 Light street, hum
ger IS already making itself felt among
victims of the fire. Twenty-one applica-
tons for food and lodging were made last
night at these two places. and scores of
women and children have applied at Sal
walton Army headquarters for food.
To alleviate the suffering arrangements
We're perfected last nght to distribute food
among the needy from Salvation Army
headquarters.
An Appeal to the Public
An appeal has been made to the public
for donations OF groceries. meats. clothing
and bedding. At the Honeward Bound Mis-
sion soup, coffee and bread are being served
the hungry, and many distressing scenes are
witnessed.
temporary relief committee has been
formed in East Baltimore, in which section
resided the majority of women employed in
the factories now destroyed, and where the
suffering from cold and hunger is greatest.
Headquarters have been established at the
Hebrew Friendly Inn and Aged Home, 115S
East Lombard street. where immediate re-
lief will be given applicants every evening
between the hours of and 10 O'Clock.
At the suggestion of United States Immt-
grafton Commissioner Louis +. Weis. a
meeting of the officials and employees of the
immigration office was held. and 1t was de-
cided that each man donate per cent OF
his monthly salary for such period as may
be necessary toward the relief of the poor
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EXPECTS AID FROM CHINA.
Baron Kurino Says Chinese Will
Eventually Espouse Japan.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, February 12.-The Journals
Berlin correspondent says Baron Kurino,
japanese minister at ST. Petersburg, has
arrived here. He says China will abandon
its attitude of neutrality and aid Japan i'm
medately after the japanese have gained
decisive land battle. .... ~.
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P. R. R. PENSION FUND.
Company Has Paid Out 81 1924, os7 in
Four Years.

PHILADELPHIA. February 12.-Sta-
tistics compiled by the pension department
OF the Pennsylvania railroad show that In
the four years the organization has been in
operation 81 ,224.os7 has been expended for
the relief of those entitled to consideration.
In the four years operation of the pen
sion plan 2.126 employees have been retired
as pensioners from the active service of
the company. OF these 527 have died. OF
the total number retired 426 were between
the ages of sixty-five and sixty-nine years.
OF the total number retired 34S were re-
tired upon their own request and with the
approval of the employing officer.
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Property Disposed of by Will.

Three wills were fled late this afternoon
for probate. Elizabeth M. Williamson, by
will dated May %. 1900. devises to Matilda
Fury house No. SIT 9Th street southeast,
and leaves all cash in bank to George H.
Dorsey and his wife.
Henry K. Simpson Is named as executor.
BY the will of Fanny McKenney, dated
December Fl, 1903, the entire estate is de-
vised to near relatives. George w. Morgan
is named az executor.
The estate of Emily M. Norton by her
will dated September 9, 1901, is devised to
her husband, William H. Norton, for life.
and at his death to be divided between
Charles E. Mirick and Anna May Mirick.
William H Norton 10 to act as executor.
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man. who has been serving as precinct de-
tective under Lieut.. McCathran of the
fifth precinct.
Much surprise was expressed when 1t
was announced that Henry W. Johnson.
who has been serving as the official pho
tographer of the police department for sew
eral years. had been relieved from further
duty al q photographer and transferred to
Tenleytown. where he will act as night
station-keeper at the new substation. Fred
erick Sandberg of the first precinct was
named as his successor to take charge of
the photograph gallery.
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interrupted Wedding at New Orleans.

s NEW ORLEANS, February IA we'll
dressed young woman in tears dramati-
cally stopped the marriage of a man here
supposed to be Lawrence g. Sanborn, and
said to be member of a wealthy family
in Boston, to Miss Geida Gibson Of Sweden.
The ceremony had been performed when
q handsome young woman who said she
was Sanborn's wife burst into the Office.
She declared she had marriage certif-
cate, and IL given time would prove to
the court the force of her objections.
Judge Downing said he would walt six
hours, and the bride, the alleged wife and
the groom or husband went away together.
All were well dressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-12
VISITOR SERIOUSLY HURT.
D. n. CARAT of St. Louis Falls From
Moving Car.

D. Fl. Garratt, fifty years old. manager
for the Columbia Incandescent Light Com
pany of st. Louis. accidentally fell from
a moving car at 18th and H streets north
west this morning about IL o'clock and was
seriously injured He was removed to the
Emergency Hospital, where the doctors
treated him for conclusion Of the brain
and broken collarbone. He was uncon-
scious and his condition was regarded as
serious. Mr.. Garratt was stopping at the
Shoreham.
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DYNAMITE IN HIS TRUNK.
Austrian Emigrant Bound for Carls
bad Arrested in Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL. February 12.-The customs
officials today found eighteen pounds of
dynamite and $500 detonators in the pos
session Of an Austrian emigranS on board
the White Star Line steamer Majestic,
which left New York February 3 and ar
rived here yesterday
The Austrian's trunk had a false bottom
In which the dynamite was concealed The
man, who gave the name OF Ivan Sjubea-
noic. and who ostensibly was bound for
Carlsbad was arrested and remanded until
February %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-12
TWO JAGERS ARRESTED.
President and Secretary Of Model Gold
Mining Company.

CHICAGO. February 12.-Upon petition Of
a stakeholder alleging fraudulent mis-
management. Judge Kohlsaat, In the
United States district court. today appoint
ed the Equitable Trust Company receiver
for the Model Gold Mining Company.
500 600 corporation. The receivership fol-
lows closely the holding of Frank and John
jaeger to the federal grand jury. The two
are respectively president and secretary Of
the company.
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Physicians Practicine Here.

Senator Clay today introduced a bill pro-
viding that all physicians who have prac-
ticed medicine in any state of the United
States for ten years or mere shall be al
lowed to practice the same in the District
of Columbia without examination. on pay
ment of the fee. who can furnish a certih-
cate of good character from the state In
which they have practiced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-12
AGAINST STRIKE BENEFITS.
Important Ruling by Massachusetts
Ju6ge-Injunction Against Freshmen.

BOSTON, February PA temporary In
junction against the International Press
mems and Assistants Union was issued to-
day by Justice Boring in the supreme jul
dicial court of Massa chusetts. The de-
PENDANTS are restrained from bringing
about a sympathetic strike among press
mon in connection with the prevailing con-
test of the job c0mpositors aga nst mem-
bers of the United Typothetae of America.
in this city, for new wage schedule.
The court also ruled that the compositors'
unions must not pay strike benefits to those
who already have left for other reasons
than for their own benefit, holding that
such a step would be illegal. The order
stopping the distribution of strike benefits
is said to be without precedent in the state,
if not in the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-12
ACTING SERGEANT PROMOTED.
G. II. Bremmerman Advanced Grade
Other Changes Made.

Changes in the police department were
announced this afternoon. consequent upon
the promotion Of Sergt Shilling. as fol-
lows: C. H. Bremmerman. from acting SER
geant to be sergeant. w. h. Harrison, who
has been doing detective duty at the Penn
syivania depot. has been assigned to do
duty with one OF the precincts as an act
ing sergeant a. has also Harry r. Lob
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Negro Who Assaulted Mrs.
Shields at Roanoke.
HAS MADE CONFESSION
CAUGHT AT NORTH FORK NEAR
BLUEFIELDS
Strong Force of Detectives have Him
in Charge En- Route
to Jail
peciai Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BLUEF1ELD w. Va, February 12-The
big negro fiend. Henry Williams who at
noon January % last attempted to murder
Mrs Alice Shields of Roanoke, Va. after
having assaulted her In the most fiendish
manner,was arrested on suspicion at North
Fork. small mining town in the Pocahon-
tas coal field. last Sunday afternoon
When he was arrested he was employed
In a hotel as waiter. A detective brought
him to this city and placed him In Jail
On Williams was found knife the one
used in the attempt to cut Mrs. Shields
throat and on one of its blades still re-
manned dry blood.
Photographs of Williams were taken here
and sent to Roanoke for Identification by
Mrs. Shields, who identified him as her as
sailant w. G. Baldwin. a detective, ar
rived In the city late last night from Roam
oke. and during the night. by some very
shrewd work on his part, obtained a con-
fession from the fend.
The Negroes Confession.
The negro gave the details as follows:
About IL O'Clock Friday morning Janu-
airy %, went to the home of Mr.. Shields
and knocked at the door three times
No one answered. / then walked in
and went to the kitchen, where 1 was eat
ing when Mrs. Shields came in
This so frightened me that turned and
struck her with a Ratchet
then began TO search the house for any
vaIuabies ana as l was starting upstairs
her little child began crying. and L struck
IL TO Keep 1T from making noise.
After L had ransacked the house and sup
posed had everything of any value I
started down stairs to leave the house when
l met Mrs. Shields. who had a razor and
was approaching me with il, l jerked the
razor from her and slashed her across the
throat
He then adds that he carried her to a
closet. closed the door and left the house
going to restaurant, where he bought
something to eat with money he found in
the purse stolen in the Shields home
joined Crowd Searching for Him
After this he became aware of the ex-
element and states that he Joined the
crowd and remained with them around the
Shields home for several hours. Leaving
the crowd, he remained around Roanoke
until Sunday morning. when he toof the
train for North Fork, arriving teerh that
night.
He de..fes strenuously that he ravished his
victim. Williams carried TO NO IN
Fork this morning, the home of his moi her
where he confessed having watches and a
purse stolen from the Shields home ON
ar-f val at North Fork the detectives found
the watches and purse, and retu ned
through here with their prisoner at 10: O
clock. Their destination is unknown. Mr.
Baldwin, who has charge of the prisoner is
accompanied by ten of his very best men,
heavily armed. and it is safe to state that
he will land his prisoner safely in Jail.
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Today's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for re-
demption, SSG0,165; government receipts
from internal revenue, 1861 G53; customs.
S661 ,1G5; miscellaneous. S112,311; expendi-
lures. 81 .66O, COO
Available cash balance, $225, 7G5, 651. %.
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Mrs. Miles Condition improved.

The condition of Mrs. Nelson A. Niles.
who has been Ill at her home in this city,
was reported this afternoon to be much Inn
proved General Miles stated that the at
tending physicians were pleased with the
progress made toward recovery.
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DENIED PASSAGE VIA KEEL.
Russian Baltic Fleet Must Proceed East
via Skager Rack.

Special Dispatch TO The Evening Star.
NEW YORK. February PA Berlin
cable says that the German government
has notified Russia that the cars Baltic
feet cannot sail TO the far east by way of
the Kiel canal In consequence of this no.
tice the feet has been ordered to proceed
by way of Skager Rack, on the northern
extremity of Denmark
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Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales-Regular call, - o'clock noon-wa shington
Street Rwy. As. 81 900 at 75H.
Washington Gas, IS at 557s. 25 at Sc.
Mergenthaler Linotype, at 175h.
Lanston Monotype. ! at 8 10 at sly; 10 at s%, 10
After calI-Union on Trust, 10 at 1osss. at 1o7%.
Washington Street Rwy IS. s., 900 at 75A. 81, 900
at 7os.; g 900 at 1873, LOCO at 75N, $1,000 at
81 900 at T5A, 1900 at 75a4. $1,000 at 75N.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone IS, 81. 900 at
Al So, 900 at 104A, IS, coo at 104A, 5000 at
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CONCORD RAMS THE NERO.
Naval Collier Beached as Result of the
Collision

SAN FRANCISCO. February 12.-The
mail steamer San Jose. just arrived from
South American ports. brought the infor-
nation that the United States navy collier
Nero had been rammed by the gunboat
Concord in the harbor at Panama. The
injuries sustained by the collier were SO
serious that she had to be beached The
Concord was not injured
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Voluntary Bankruptcy.

A petition In voluntary bankruptcy has
been fled by Alfred b. Carter, q clerk In
the Post Office Department. The schedule
shows liabilities of 81. 1925, with no assets
Attorney J. w. Cox represents the petit
toner.
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Cuban bonds Negotiated.

HAVANA, February 12.-Speyer & Co. OF
New York have contracted to take the
$4,000 900 Cuban loan. The price to be
paid for the bonds Is 9O,s which Is one-half
per cent above the minimum rate.
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London Stock Jobber Faila

LONDON. February 1.-THE failure OF
william Rae Morrison. jobber In Ameri-
can securities. was announced today on the
stock exchange.
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Ter. It seemed to appeal to him peculiarly
and he laughed long and heartily.
Judge Kimball Of the Police Court occu-
pied seat ON the bench. az Justice Pritch-
ards guest, during portion Of the morn
iug
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-12

Steamship Arrival.
At New York. Victoria. from Genoa.
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After recess the court granted Attorney
Kumlers motion and directed the jury to
render a verdict of not guilty so far as Mrs.
LorenZ alone was concerned.
Counsel for the defense and for the gov
eminent then combined IN asking the court
that an adjournment be taken. and the
court complied with the request. The con-
sideration OF prayers for instructions will be
in order tomorrow.
The Summing-up arguments to the jury
will be started Monday morning. 1t is I'M
derstood that Assistant Attorney General
Purdy will open for the government. and
he will be followed by Attorney Kumler
and two other attorneys for the defense,
in turn. United States Attorney Beach
will speak next. Then Attorney c. A. Doug
lass will close for the defense. The final
address will be made by Attorney Holmes
Conrad, special counsel for the govern
ment.