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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-01
CALLS TT A MoNsTRoUs CRIME.
Original Panama Canal Concessionair
Criticizes Decision-Suits.

PARIS. April 1.-Bonaparte Wyse, the
original concessionaire of the Panama ca
nal, in an interview today criticising the
Panama canal decision, says he has been
moved by the loftiest motives, mainly to
prevent the new company from absorbing
three-ouarters Of the payment to be made
by the United States and thus depriving
the old company of its just share.
He also has sought to prevent carrying
out what he designated as a "monstrous
crime" In the abandonment of the canal as
a French enterprise, and declares the deci-
sion of the court yesterday was technical
and did not reach the merits of the case.
Wyse adds:
But all is not finished. Suits will go on
We will seek the support of the public and
press in a campaign of public purifcatio
M. WySe does not indicate the nature of
the further suits, but it is inferred that
they will be appeals directed mainly to Sc
cure an accounting between the old and new
companies rather than further contesting
the transfer OF the canal company's con-
cession and property to the United States.
The Panama Canal Company Is proceed
ing to carry out the transfer without ref
erence to appeals, the company is ad-
vised that the decision of the court reaf-
firms It's prima facie rights.
The American officials here hold the same
v1eW.- They point out that the purpose of
the court proceedings has been to restrain
the company from transferring, and there
fore IT the transfer actually is accom-
plished subsequent appeal against the de-
cision, even If adverse would not have the
erect OF restraining the company, as the
transfer would already be accomplished.
They hold that an appeal from the deci-
sion could not have possible complications
for the United States, as it would be di-
rected solely toward restraining the COM
pany from transferring.
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THEIR MAIL TO BE FREE.
Franking Privilege for Widows OF
Presidents Garfield and McKinlev.

An order has been issued by Acting Post
master General Wynne, In accordance with
an act of Congress, directing that all mail
matter carried by post to Lucretia r. Gar
field, widow of President Garfield, or sent
by her under her written autograph sigma
ture, be conveyed free during the lifetime
of Mrs. Garfield.
In line with this order is another to the
effect that all mail matter sent by post by
Ida s. Mckinley. widow of President Nc
Kinley, and autographed by her in writing,
shall be carried free during her lifetime
The difference between the two orders is
that persons corresponding with Mrs. Gar
field may send their letters and other mail
matter to her free, but Mrs. Mckinley 9
correspondents must pay their postage, the
franking privilege being accorded her only
and not applying to matter sent to her.
No frank or mark whatever Is necessary
to the free carriage of all mail matter ad-
dressed to Mrs. Garfield, the address be-
ing sufficient to pass it through the mails
The distinction was made by the act Of
Congress Of December 90, 1881, applying to
Mrs. Garfield, the act of January %, 1901,
being for the benfit of Mrs. Mckinley
and the clause applying to mail matter adj
dressed to her having been omitted for rea-
sons best known to the trainers of the act
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-01
PORTSMOUTH GETS THE WABASH
Reported Terminals of the System Will
Be Located There.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH,, Va, April Railway
officials in Portsmouth say that the Tide
water Railway Company, of which Mr..
William N. Page of Anstead, w. Va, is
president, is really the most important
spur of the Wabash system.
It is well known that Mr. George j.
Gould, president Of the Wabash, has in
tended all along bringing his great system
to this port, and it now appears that this
will undoubtedly be done through the
agency of the Tidewater railway.
The terminals on the new line will be To-
Gated in Portsmouth President Page has
written to Secretary I. T. Van Patten of
tion a letter in which he practically an
nounces the determination of his road to
come to Portsmouth. In view of the fact
that there Is in the hands of local people
other information direct from the officials
Of the Wabash stating that their line is
leaving the question of the acquisition of
terminals hereabouts in the hands of other
agents, it is believed that the entrance of
the Wabash into this port is assured.
Notwithstanding the opposition of sew
j. Gould will succeed in gaining an en-
trance into Portsmouth, Va, for the Wa
bash railway. Mr.. Gould has been exert
ing every energy to perfect arrangements
for terminals in an Atlantic seaport, espe-
cially Portsmouth. The opposition to the
entrance of the Wabash into Portsmouth,
it is said, is mainly from the Norfolk and
Western, which system, it is said. the Wa
bash will parallel unless present arrange
ments miscarry
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ADMITS HIS ERROR.
Mr.. Robinson's Statement Regarding
the Rock Creek Park Commission.

Representative Robinson Of Indiana
Wednesday in speaking in the House of
national parks, stated that the Rock Creek
Park commission was in existence, and rnat
1t was composed of three gentlemen who
were drawing salary of $40 a day. Yes
terday he corrected this statement, say
ing that he had made an error on the au-
thority of the Blue Book, and showed by
an official communication that the commits
sion ceased to draw pay after the title to
the land was acquired, and had expired by
limitation a number of years ago. The
communication also stated that the COM
mission never drew pay except for the
days 1t was actually in session; that 1t
paid its own expenses while examining the
land In question. and made no charge for
the great number Of committee meetings
necessary for the work. Mr.. Robinson
stated that he desired to give the same cur
rency to the correction as to his original
remarks.
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NEW CHWANG SITUATION.
Sunboat Helena Leaves Tomorrow
Russians Command Town.

NEW CHWANG, April Limited States
Consul Miller today informed the citizens
OF his nationality of the United States ac-
quiescence in the proclamation of martial
law by the Russian authorities mere.
The United States gunboat Helena leaves
New Chwang tomorrow. .
The British gunboat Espiegle is awaiting
additional instructions.
Russian authority has been established
here without friction. There is no apparent
alarm. although movable property is being
-artly removed.
It is understood that Immediately after
the eleven ships now here are loaded the
port and river will be closed. as the work of
providing for systematic defense of New
,hwang is progressing.
Correspondents OF for the Front.
TOKYO, April l, 3 p.m.-The first party
P>f foreign correspondents left Tokyo for the
~ont today. 1t consisted of sixty-one news
.per men, mostly British and Americans.
from here the party goes to Moji. leaving
here April on a japanese transport for
r destination, which is kept secret.
I he order of the japanese authorities un-
tshing the correspondents was joyously
eived. IL ended long siege on the part
the correspondents at Tokyo.
arquis Ito returned here today from his
cial mission to the Emperor OF Korea.
was received at the railroad station by
ministers and was granted an audience
the Emperor OF Japau.
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REVIVAL OF STRIKE VIOLENCE.
Probably Fatal Clashes Between Riva
Workmen in Chicago.

CHICAGO, April Probably fatal af-
trays between union and non-union men
and vicious encounters between rival Or
ganizations have marked a sudden revival
Of strike violence in Chicago. The more
seriously injured Of the victims were:
Stanley Danosky, non-union employe of
Hammond Packing Company, fatally stab
bed during labor dispute at stock yards.
K Mesisiane, union man, arrested.
Frederick Drebus, pressman, employed
by American Colortype Company, attacked
at his house by Franklin Union men. Nor
ris Sanger arrested.
John Flynn, union picket at Swift & Co. s
plant shot by L. A. Huff, non-union EN-
ploye; will probably die
Robert w. mckinley, president of the In
ternational Pressmen's Union, beaten by
members of Franklin Union, No. A. s. Ri
mour Symers arrested.
John Kaufman, non-union machinist at
Illinois Steel Company's plant, South Chi
cago, beaten, probably fatally, by six sup
posed union men.
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FIRE IN MONTREAL.
Threatened for q Time the Board Of
Trade District.

MONTREAL, April IA fire that threat
ened the board Of trade district broke out
today In the business block at No. z St.
Helen street When discovered the flames
were in possession of the building occupied
by Watson Jack & Co., agents and mer-
chants; S. Pitt & Co., woolens and tailors'
trimmings; Radway & Co., Limited patent
medicines; Imperial Neckwear Company,
F. j. Elliott, w. J. Tabb and the Atlas
Brand Shirt Company.
When the firemen reached the scene the
building was doomed from cellar to roof.
The fire brigade devoted all Its efforts to
saving the wholesale grocery house of La
Porte, Martin & Co. and the big establish
ment Of GauIt Brothers, on the corner of
st. Helen and Recollect streets.
One hour later the fire was under control.
La Porte, Martin & Co. and Gault Brothers
building escaped with slight scorching.
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srAND1sH SAILS FOR NORFOLK.

Marine Privates for Washington Bar
racks-St. Louis Battalion.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md, April 1.-The gov
ernment steamer Standish will leave the
Naval Academy tomorrow for Norfolk.
Va, to convey the cruiser Chesapeake to
Annapolis. The Chesapeake has been at
Norfolk several weeks. being fitted out
for the summer cruise of the midship-
men, Lieut.. w. II. G. Bullard, U. 8. navy,
will have charge Of the boats during the
trip.
Orders have been received at the ma
rine barracks, Naval Academy, for the
transfer of fifteen marine privates to the
marine barracks, Washington, D. c., for
duty in connection with the battalion
now being organized there to leave for
st. Louis to take part in the Louisiana
purchase exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-01
MINT BREAKS ALL RECORDS.
Coinage of Gold at San Francisco Aver
aged Over a Million a DaY.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 1.-The coinage
of gold that has been taking place
at the mint in this city since last Febru-
ary, was concluded yesterday Superinten-
dent Leach said regarding the coinage:
1.-The mint has undoubtedly broken all
records for gold coinage since the use of
money began in civilization. The amount
coined this month has reached the enormous
sum Of $33, 49, 800, an average of more than
81 100000 a day; in fact. the deliveries to
the superintendent from the coming depart
ment during the last four days averaged
81 ,550, 600 per day. This with the sum of
s21 $50 600 coined in February, makes to-
tai of $54, ,693 500. In weight this amount
would make more than no tons or a little
more than four big carloads of twenty-five
tons each.T
"a research of books and records per-
tanning to coinage matter fails to show any
account of a coinage executed in the same
length of time equal to this in any of the
other nations of the world"
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RUSSIANS ENTHUSE.
Troops in High Spirits Over First Vic
tory in Korea.

ST. PETERSBURG, APRIL 1.-The fol-
loving semi-official dispatch has been re-
ceived from Lao-Yang:
; he first encounter with the japanese
thern Korea, which was crowned with
{ cory for the Russian arms, the enemys
losses were ten times those of the Russians
According to Korean reports the Japanese
buried fifty men. while 120 wounded were
removed with the help of 500 Koreans to the
headquarters of the Japanese main force
The confusion of the japanese was so great
that they hoisted two Red Cross flags IN
token of surrender.
Throughout their war with China the
japanese never showed themselves so dis
-racted. The troops here are in high spirits
~er the news of this first brilliant fight in
Korea"
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SENATOR BuRToN's APPEAL.
Delay in Filing Bill Defers Hearing
Until September Term.

ST. LOUIS, April 1.-The case of United
States Senator Burton of Kansas convicted
of having accepted payment from the Rialto
Grain and Securities Company for repre-
senting the company's interests before the
Post Office Department. cannot go before
the United States circuit court of appeals
at st. Paul on appeal for rehearing during
its May term, as the bill of exceptions was
not filed today by Burton's counsel, and
this was the last day for filing the bill to
enable the case to be heard at st. Paul.
BY stipulation Of the attorneys on both
sides, the case may now be heard at the
September term Of the United States cir
cult court of appeals at Denver. Other
wise, the regular course will be for re-
hearing of the case at the December term
of the United States circuit court of ap-
peals at st. Louis.
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Disposing of servian conspirators.

BELGRADE, Servia, April 1.-The regi-
cides question Is considered here to have
been finally settled. all those Immediately
concerned in the palace murders having
been removed from the kings encourage.
A decree published today removed the last
two. both favorites of King Peter, namely,
the notorious Col Popovitch, thelking's first
aid-de-camp. who has been appointed COM
mandant of the garrison at Belgrade, and
Col. Solarovics, who becomes director of the
military academy. The return of the for
eign diplomatic representatives 10 expected
shortly,
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Japs Place Big Order for Salmon.

SEATTLE, Wash, April 1.-The Seattle
Trade Register tomorrow will say that or
ders have been placed with local dealers in
the last few days for 225OO0 cases of Alaska
pink salmon for shipment to Japan for use
by the army. The immense purchase will
go forward by the Shawmut sailing to-
morrow, while each following ship viii take
some. The Trade Register also says that
75, 600 cases have been purchased by Japan
In San Francisco and that large purchases
have also been made in Vancouver, B. C.
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Strike Causes a Coal Famine.

DES MONIES, Iowa, April Iowa Is
confronted with coal famine as a result
OF the lockout which closed every mine in
the state and a section of Missouri. Not a
pound Of coal Is to be had for sale in Des
Moines. and other cities OF the state are
similarly affected.
Local dealers today placed rush orders
with Kansas City Omaha and other neigh
boring cities, but it is only possible to Sc
cure It In limited quantities. Unless the sit
uation is improved within the next three
weeks. manufactures will be compelled to
shut down for want of fuel
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To Enforce Jim Crow Law.

RICHMOND, Va. April 1.-The street car
company here has announced that after
April 15 1t will enforce the law which per-
mits conductors to separate white and col
ored passengers.
Any person failing or refusing to observe
the direction of the conductor is liable to a
fne OF $50. and may be also elected from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-01
Shaft of the Illinois Was BENT.

A report has been received at the Navy
Department that the shaft of the battle
ship Illinois. recently in collision with the
Missouri. was not cracked, but bent. An
effort Is being made to straighten 1t at the
New York navy yard, and it is believed by
the engineer officers that that can be done,
but 1t is calculated that at least o month
will be required for ths work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-01
VISITORS TO WEST POINT.
Members Of the Board Appointed by
the President.

On the recommendation Of Secretary Taft
the President has appointed the following
named gentlemen members OF the, board OF
visitors at the United States Military Acad-
emy, West Point. N. z:
Gen. James A Carnahan of Indianapolis,
Ind; Prof O. B. Higley Of Athens, Ohio;
Gen A. P. Wozencraft Of Dallas, Tex Mr.
A. G. Weissert OF Milwaukee, Wis; Gen.
John M. Wilson. u. s. A., retiped, of Wash
ington, D. c.; Mr.. Henry Van Kleet Of
Denver. Col. Col. Allen C. Bakewell Of New
York city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-01

When you get a Special fig
tire" or "cut rate" on advertis-
ing space, it is safe to assume
that some competitor in your
business is getting still more
favorable terms. The only safe
rule is to deal where the same
rate is charged to everybody for
the same service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-01

Whereabouts Of Naval Vessels.
The Nanshan is at cavite, IN cano at
Shanghai, the Detroit at saAto Domingo,
the Petrel at Acapulco, the Stewart and
Truxtun at Key West and the Monterey
and Callao at Canton.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-04-14

ACT. JcNR 8, Is7s-Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office at New Orleans, La.
March 9, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act Of Congress Of
June g. 1878, entitled "An act for the sale Of
timber lands in the States of California, Ore
gon, Nevada and Washington Territory" as
extended to all public land States by act Of
August 4, 1882, D. E. James OF Royal. parish Of
VIM, State of Louisiana, has this day fled
in this Office his sworn statement No. tl4, for
the purchase OF the ne IA of sec. . in tip No
II, N, range No west La. Mer., and will offer
proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agri-
cultural purposes. and to establish his claim
to said land before +. K. Abel. Clerk of Court
at winnfeid, La, on Saturday. the 4th day Of
June, 1904.
He names as witnesses: r. 8. Gorham, OF
WINFIELD, La. J. W. Curry, }. II. Gentry, J. NJ.
Boyett of Royal, La.
Any and all persons Ginning adversely to the
above described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office before said 9Th cav
OF June, 1904.
aI-lot. WALTER l.. CoHES, Register.
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Citation.

To Samuel E. Edwards, his Heirs or Assigns:
You are hereby commanded to file your
answer in writing in the Clerks Office ut Winn-
field to the petition off. J. Peters, Plaintiff,
praying to have the title reinstated in F. N.
Brian, to Lot No. of the four acre lots in the
town of WINFIELD, La, and one acre on east
end Of Lot No. of the four acre lots same
having been entered in 1859 by Military land
warrant and Certificate No. 1850. This you
will do within 10 days after publication hereof
or judgement reinstating said title will issue.
Witness the Honorable NJ. +. Machen, Judge
of tie Fifth Judicial District Court on this
the 4th day OF April, A. D., 1904.
s. NJ. ABEL,
Deputy Clerk 5th d. c., winn Parish, La.
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Notice For Publication.
Land Office at New Orleans, L

Land Office ut New Orleans, La
March D., 1861.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof win be made before P. K.
Abel, Clerk of Court at winnfeld, La. on May
Z, 1904, viz: John j. Lilies. II. E. No. 1858 for
the 1-2 Of sw IA sec 4, LIZ Of NV Ia sec g, T
Is N. R3w La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
Dtatt. Charley Morris, whit POLAND, II.
Jy},Nes> all of Wyatt, La.
| IH WALTER l. COHEN.
n, Register.
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Notice for Publication.

Land ONCE at New Orleans, La, Mar. Il, 1904
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intention
TO make fnalproof in support of his claim, and
that said proof win be made before P. K. Abel,
clerk OF the court at WINFIELD, La, on April
%, 1901, viz: John r. Stroud, Fl. E. No. 25ee55ts
for the I-2 Of sw Ia Sec. 4, TIP II N, r. 2 W.
La MGR. He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz: c. C. Creel, B.
W. williams, A. NJ. Kenny, A. L. Allen, ali Of
WINFIELD, La.
mis-. WALTER L. COHEN, Register
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Notice for Publication.

Land Office at New Orleans, La. Mar.l2, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Perry K
Abel clerk of the court at WINFIELD, La. on
April 2s, 1904, viz: William j. Johnston, II. E.
No. c5es4, for the Sc Ii OF ne Ia. Sec. 1. Up 10
n ,RIw. La Mer. He names the following
witnesses to prove his continuous residence
upon, and cultivation Of, said land. viz: u. s.
Johnston, A. g, Robertson. H. c. Johnston,
Tame Robertson. al of Newport, La.
mis- WALTER L. COHEN, Register.
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Notice For Publication.

Land Once at Natchitoches, La, Mar. IS, 1901.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim, and
that saidproof viii be made before Register
and Receiver at Natchitoches. La. on May ;,
1904. viz: H. E. No. SS2I. Martha B. Straughan
widow Of James =. Straughan, deceased, Tor
TIL NV Ia of NV Ia sec q, tip 10, N. H. 4 west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz:
A. il. KYLE, j. II. Ferguson, @. w. Jenninss,
Monroe Jennings, all of Atlanta, La
ms. J. ERNEST BREDA, Register.
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Notice for Publication.
Land Office at New Dreams, La,
April :, 1904 !

Land Office at New Dreams, La,
April :, 1904
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final PROOF in support OF his ciaim'
and that said proof will be made before +. 4.
Able. clerk Of the court ut WINFIELD, La, on
Nav q, 1904, viz: James w. Parker, II. E. No.
1850 for the - of NV Ia sec IL, tip IL north,
range l west La. Mer.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land viz:
J.B. Allen, j. 3. Abrams, w. w. McCarty,
G. W. McCarty, all of Royal La.
ala WALTER /. COHEN, Register.
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Notice for Publication.
Land Office at Natchitoches, La,

Land Office at Natchitoches, La, |,
April 9, 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has fled. notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim,
and that said proof will be made before Regis
ter and Receiver at Natchitoches, La, on
June Is, 1901, viz: II. E. No. I023o William
Blankenship, OF Dodson, La, for The W IL OF
ne Ia, sec %, tip Is north, range west La Mer.
He names the following witnesses toprove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
Henry Reed. Ebert Dill, Willis Walker,
Linn McDade, all of Dodson, La.
ali. j. ERNEST BREpA, Register.
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Notice For Publication.

Land Office at New Orleans, La /, Mar. Il. 1904.
Notice is hereby given that the follcwingf
named settler has filed notice of his intentionS
TO make final proof in support of his claim. and
that said proof viii be made before Perry K.
Abel, clerk of the court at Winndeld, La, on
April rs, 1904, viz: Henry C. Johnston fo- The
ne IA of sw Ia Sec. 5. TIP. Is n, r. east Ia.
Mer. He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and cul-
t:ratiop OF said land. viz: II. 8. JohDsto4sr
A. G. Robertson, Tame Robertson, William j
Johnston, of Newport, La.
mis-. WALTER L. COHEN, Register.