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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
A VETERANS BIRTHDAY.
Palm Beach Friends of "Joe" Jefferson
Celebrate.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PALM BEACH, February 20-Decidedly
the most important party that has been
given in Palm Beach during the pres
ent season was a French breakfast given
today in honor of Mr.. Joseph Jeffer-
son, who today celebrated his seventy
fifth birthday. The party was given at
the Reve d'Ete, the magnificent winter
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles I. Cragin,
enc of the prettiest spots in all southern
Florida.
Attorney General Knox and Mr.. E. Gray
Pendleton of Washington were among the
guests.
Mr.. Jefferson has recently entered a new
field, and is now regarded in Palm Beach
as a commercial man. In West Palm
Beach, the village adjunct of more fashion
able Palm Beach, Mr.. Jefferson owns quite
a handsome block of stores. and only last
month an electric light, heat and power
plant was formally put in commission, of
which the veteran actor is president.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
Naval Orders.

Lieut.. Commander F. S. Carter from the
Dixie to this city for examination for pro-
motion and then report to the bureau of
navigation for further orders.
Lieut.. c. a. Foster, retired, from branch
photographic office, New Orleans, La, to
his home.
Surgeon E. c. Huntington has been grant
ed an extension of three months sick
leave.
Boatswain P. Feehter, to the Hancock,
navy yard, New York n Y.
Lieut.. Commander W. S. Hughes, from
the Pensacola, naval training station San
Francisco, Cal. to the Asiatic station sail
ing from San Francisco, CAL February IS.
Midshipmen r. r. Riggs, A. H Rice j. j.
McCracken and c. L. Hand to the Iowa
Gunner F. T. Apologize, from the Iowa
and continue under treatment at naval hos
pital. New York, N Y.
Gunner G. L. Mallory, from the Hancock
navy yard, New York. N. Y. to the Iowa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PROBABLE COST OF IMPROVING
BALTIMORE'S BUSINESS STREETS.
Legislature May Be Asked for Addi-
tional Powers to Raise Loan
Public Park Favored.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd, February 2O-Mayor
McLane today received from the citizens
emergency committee report as to streets
that should be widened. The list is practi-
cally the same as published in these dis
patches to The Star.
The report also suggests that the city ac-
quire the site of the old Maryland Institute,
at Frederick and Baltimore streets. and es-
tablish public park.
Col. Sherlock Swan, a member of the
committee, threw the first light on the prob
able cost of the street Improvement The
cost of widening Fayette street some years
ago was $S79 53O.37. He said he widened
2S394, feet of ground. and it cost about $50
a square foot.
The question of funds for the contem-
plated improvements is one that promises
to cause considerable trouble before it can
be accomp Hshed At the present outlook II
does not appear possible to float a loan be-
fore next December.
1t is possible that the legislature will he
called upon to confer additional power upon
the city officials bat there is no clearly de-
fined idea of what that power will be. One
suggestion is that a1therft. be granted to
float loan without first putting It before
the people for ratification.
IF the city has tor go outside to borrow
money for anyfpurpose it must first secure
an enabling act from the Legislature" said
City Register Hooper today .And then
1t must pass the council. be approved nv
the mayor anfhit then so before the peonle
for ratification. sandy If ratified becomes
operative. That is a regular city loan. and
il must state athes purpose for which the
money is to be 'nsed-1
II think, however, that the Legislature
can confer authority upon the mayor and
city council tor use the Western MARYLAND
money for anyafpurpose without going he.
fore the peopless because that money is
already in hand, -
1T can be diverted for any use the CITY
desires; don't know whether there is any
roundabout way OF obtaining money by
legislative action. but l don't think there
Is. The legislature has, however, already
authorized the mayor and CITY counciI r.
float loan. of 100000 for emergency
purposes without going before the people
for ratification. think that we could fioat
that loan in two or three weeks or possibly
sooner, so there VIII be no delay about
money after it is once decided what is to
be DONE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
PcsTfL APP sePRIAT1oN BILL
Estimates Exceeded Office Of Purchas
ing Agent Provided.

The House committee on post Offices and
post roads, Of which Representative Jesse
Overstreet is chairman. completed this aft
ernoon the postal appropriation bill for the
fiscal year beginning July next. This hill
Is one OF the largest appropriation meas
ures passed by Congress- AS drawn by the
COMMITTEES. it carries for next year q total
OF $169.997 $3.50. The estimates on which
the bill was based called for $16S, O05. TO.
The measure therefore carries 81. Oil. S1S Is
more than the estimates submitted by the
Post Once Department. The postal appro-
pTlatlons for the current year were about
1853 100000
The bill. as agreed upon by the commit
tee, does not follow in its entirety the es-
Inmates submitted by the department For
instance, the appropriations for the general
service are scaled down So, 10000 from the
estimates, while the committee has added
for the rural free delivery service S., $50 OOO
The total for the rural delivery service is
thus bought up to $50, 715,0O0. Ninety
seven per cent of this latter amount Is for
the payment of carriers salaries. The bill
provides for an increase in pay for all
rural delivery carriers from 5000 to $720 q
yea. 1t is provided, however, that the car
riers shall not hereafter solicit any outside
business, receive any orders for merchan-
disc or engage in the express business.
The only feature of the bill which has
any bearing upon the recent scandals and
investigation in the Post Office Department
is the provision for the appointment of a
purchase agent for the Post Office Depart
ment by the President of the United
States. This provision is as follows.
THAT there shall be appointed by the
President by and with the advice and con-
sent of the Senate, purchasing agent for
the Postoffice Department who shall hold
office for four years unless sooner removed
by the President, and who shall receive an
annual salary of IS 600, give bond in such
sum as the postmaster general may re-
ouire and report directly to the Postmaster
General. who shall be under such regula-
lions as the Postmaster General shall pre-
scribe and subject to his direction and con-
troll, and shall have supervision of the pur-
chase of all supplies for the postal service"
The bill will be reported to the House
either late this afternoon or Monday morn
ing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
Army Orders.

Fist Lieut.. Paul A. Barry Artillery
Corps, has been ordered from Fort Barran-
cas- Fla. to Fort Bayard, n. NJ, to report
TO the commanding officer U. S. army gen.
eral hospital. at that place for treatment.
First Lieut. John B. Shuman, 10th In
fantry, has been ordered to report to Lieut.
Col George w. Adair, deputy surgeon gen
eral, president of the army retiring board,
a. ST. Paul. Mimi, at such time as he may
designate for examination by the board.
Capt. Peter E. Traub has been trans
ferred from the 9Th Cavalry to the 18th
Cavalry. Troop l.
Capt. Chalmers G. Hall has been trans
ferred from the 18th Cavalry to the 18th
Cavalry, Troop F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
DO NOT APPROVE HIS VIEWS.
Attitude Of Arkansas Episcopal Bishop
on Negro Question Deplored.

on Negro Question Deplored.
BOSTON. February 20.-Leading Episco-
pal clergymen in the diocese of Massa-
chusetts deplore the severe criticism of the
negro race in the south recently made In
this city by Rt. Rev. VIM. M. Brown, D. D.,
bishop of Arkansas.
At special meeting last night In the
school room of st. Augustine's Church
here Rev. Samuel G. Babcock, archdeacon
of Boston; Rev. Father Edward Osborne,
superior of the Order of St. John the Evan
gelist; Rev. Father C. N. Field, who has
charge of work among colored Episcopal
ians here, and others joined in protest
against the remarks of Bishop Brown. A
letter was read from Bishop VIM. Law
renee, in which he stated that Bishop
Browns views did not meet with the APP
prevail of the Episcopal Church north or
south.
The bishop of Arkansas, who has been
here in the interest of missions in his do
cese, left for home at midnight. In an
address at Cambridge last evening he ex-
pressed regret that his utterances had
given offense, but said he had spoken only
the truth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
SITUATION UNCHANGED.
Alexieff's Chief of Staff Says Reports
Are Contradictory.

ST. PETERSBURG, February 20.-Major
General plug. the chief of staff Of viceroy
Alexieff, telegraphed from Port Arthur to-
day as follows:
1.-THE situation at Port Arthur is I'M
changed
"A sotnia of Cossacks, marching from
Wiju, captured Japanese ma jor, Tatsaru.
with five soldiers and two civilians.
The reports regarding the enemy are
generally contradictory and scarce.
1t is confirmed that troops of Yuan Shat
kai (commander-in-chief of the Chinese
army are being dispatched to Tsin-chou
and Kupantze.
''All is quiet in Manchuria."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
Trying to Avoid Bitter Fight.

Ohio republican politicians returning from
the Hanna obsequies say that the confer
ences now progressing in Cleveland between
the state leaders on the senatorship ques-
ton may be expected to result in a few
days in some kind of a definite program or,
lacking that. to mark the beginning of a
fractional fight. All the leaders are bending
every effort to the avoidance of bitter
partisan struggle, and it is said that hope
is entertained that an amicable arrange
ment can be reached
Representative Dick and Representative
Burton are said to be in the lead in the SEN
atorial race. The uncertain feature of the
situation is the fact that since Senator
Hanna's death the republican politicians
have broken up into a number of small fac
tons. Senator Foraker, of course, has the
largest following. and it is said that Sena-
tor Foraker will have to be consulted in the
choice of Senator Hannas successor
Workers in behalf of harmony are trying
to bring about coalition which will result
In the selection of Representative Dick with
the concurrence and approval of Senator
foraker Many Ohio politicians think that
that way lies the surest route to peace and
comfort in Ohio republican politics Rep
resentative Burton Is said to be very
strong and will make an active contest for
the senatorship.
1t is said that conferences began on the
eve of the funeral of Senator Hanna and
were attended by all the leading republi-
cans who flocked to Cleveland. At the time
these returning politicians left Cleveland
conferences were still in progress and moth.
ing definite was in sight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
MORMON ELDER SHOOTS HIMSELF
Letters Found in His Pocket Indicated
Domestic Troubles.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, February 20-Loren-
20 Crosby, said to be an elder in the
Mormon Church, shot and fatally wounded
himself today while en- route from Atlanta
Ga, where he had been stationed until re-
Gently, to Holbrook Ariz. The shooting
occurred in sleeping car on Chicago and
Alton train near Highbee, Mo Grossly was
brought to Kansas City and placed in the
city hospital, where it was said he would
live only few hours. He was unconscious
when brought here. In his pockets were
found two letters One of them, signed
Moliie crosby, was sent from an Arizona
town, and was apparently from his wife.
1t indicated domestic trouble. The other
letter was from Salt Lake City woman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Market
Baltimore Markets.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

BALTIMORE. February 20.-FLOUR-Strone
extra. 3S0a4.1 clear. 4.45a4 65; straight, s5a
300; patent S2oa5 20; spring clear 43Oa45 so; do.
8, 934 barrels; exports, 10,3 57 barrels
WHEAT ~ spot contract. 1851; No. red
western, I0S; February, 106h; March, 107; May,
CORN-Active; spot, 53ls; February, II; March,
53A April 54a541s; steamer mixed, 61ls; receipts,
30. 0O9 bushels; exports 1901.
OATS Firmer; No. white 4S4; No. 2 mixed.
II. Firm; No. 2. II; No. western, u; re-
ceipts 1886 bushels.
HAY-Firm. unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Dul1, unchanged.
BUTTER-Firm; fancy imitation, 16a1S do
creamery. 24a25; do. ladle, Halo; store packed,
15a17.
EGGS-Ffrm. 32a33.
CHEESR-Firm; large. 1aa14h: medium. 1sa1sM;
small f211a13.
suGAR-Firm; coarse sranulated. 1854; fine,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

TRAILING on the local stock exchange for
the week ending today has been Istless
and duh. but few trades. and those of little
moment. having been recorded. The general
apathy is said by members of the local ex-
change to be but reflection of the apathy
existing in the various markets of the
United States. 1t is also said that the
weakness In trading can be attributed
somewhat to the losses sustained by the
lt.cal fire insurance companies in the Baiti-
rore fire ON account of money being with
drawn from other securities to meet obi
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
Funeral Of John M. Keogh.

) John M. Keogh died yesterday at his resi-
dence. 1917 s street northwest. He was a
member of John A. Rawlins Post, No. 1,
G. A. r., of which he was a past COM
mander. He had during the civil war be-
longed to Company E, 40th New York In
fantry. Funeral services will be held at his
Requiem mass will be said at the Church
of the Immaculate Conception, Sth and N
streets northwest, at 8 o'clock, and inter-
ment will be made in Arlington. The mem
bers of his g. A. r. post will attend the
funeral services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
RINGLEADER ARRESTED,
Revolter at vigan, Luzon, Sentenced to
Be Hanged.

MANILA, February 2O.-Corporal Ayala
ringleader of the members of the con-
stabulary force, who recently revolted at
Vigan, Luzon, was captured last Monday.
He has since been tried, convicted and
sentenced by the court at Vigan to be
hanged.
Very few of the men who deserted their
posts remain uncaptured,- and most of
the arms and ammunition taken by them
have been recovered.
A reward of $500 has been offered for
the capture of Riearte, the revolutionist
leader.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
For a Railway Map.

Senator Elkins introduced bill today
to appropriate $4,000 for the publication
of a railway map of the United States.
under the direction of the geological sur
vey The map is to be about sixteen and
one-half by ten feet and the scale of
miles will be sixteen miles to the inch
ic will show all the railroads In the
United States. giving their exact Ioca-
tons. the pricipaI railroad stations and
all state and county lines. The first edi-
ton will number POO and will be pre-
pared for full sheet or folio use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
Selections for Numerous Postmasters
Sent to the Senate.

Selections for Numerous Postmasters
Sent to the Senate.
The President today sent to the Senate
the following nominations:
Consul-Fred ID. Fisher. Oregon, at Tam
sui Formosa.
Marshal-Trevanyon L. Mathews for the
district of Nebraska.
PoStmasterS:
Observation-Disclosures l.. Nickerson
Chatham; Thomas f. Hill. Georgetown.
New Jersey-George F. BREEDER, Egg Hac-
Dor City.
New York-William C. Collins Homer;
Clarence l.. King, Upper Lake; Frank F.
Simpson. Highland.
Pennsylvania-James II. Morrison, Mar
ionville: w. H. Longwell Oil City.
ADMINISTRATORS r. Gibson, Hope.
Indiana-Charles Laramore. Knox
kanSas-M. NJ. Lee, Saint Mary's.
MichiSan-Eugene T. Slayton. Lapeer.
Observation-Disclosures II. Condit, Canton.
Also several promotions in the navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
Bills to Increase Pensions.

Several bills were introduced in the Sem
ATE today FOR the increase of pensions in
cases OF serious disability. Senator Bur-
rows proposed an increase of s75 a month
Tor soldiers or sailors who lost both legs or
were deaf in both ears. Senator Hoar pro-
posed an Increase to 500 a month for SOL
diers or sailors totally blind and Senator
Gallinger proposed an increase for all sur
viyors of the Mexican war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
HERR|Ck NOT TO RUN
Will Remain the Governor OF
Ohio.
cox NOT A CANDIDATE
DOES NOT AIM TO SUCCEED sENA-
TOR HANNA.
Indications Are That REPRESENTATIVE
cox NOT A CANDIDATE
indications Are That Representative
Dick Has Clear Way to the
United States Senate.

CLEVELAND Ohio, February ga con-
ference of republican leaders was held mere
today, attended by Governor Herrlck,
George b. Cox of Cincinnati and others, TO
discuss the situation in connection with the
election of a United States senator from
Ohio to succeed the late Marcus A. Hanna
Herrick to Remain Governor.
At the close of the conference Governor
Herrick, who had been strongly urged u
become senatorial candidate. and who
was generally believed to hold the key TO
the entire situation, issued the following
formal statement:
81 did not want, for obvious reasons, to
make any statement of my position in the
matter for the senatorship until Mr.. Hanna
had been laid away. l have felt. too, that
the proper time could not arrive before to-
day.
Last November the people of Ohio elect
ed me as governor by an unprecedented
ma jority. That election placed in my hands
trust for execution. My duty Is plain
and clear. 1 will execute that trust and
remain in the governors chair.
Cox Not Candidate.
George B. Cox of Cincinnati who has
also been frequently mentioned in connec-
ton with the vacancy, said:
81 am not and will not be a candidate
for the place"
1t is now generally admitted among those
who stand high in thecouncils of the party
that the action of Gov. Herrick and Mr..
Cox today leaves the way clear for Repre-
sentative Dick to become the candidate OF
the party for the vacant seat in the United
States Senate. There is strong evidence
that the support of both Gov. Herrick and
George B. Cox will be thrown to Dick. In
addition to this, it is pointed out that,
while Secretary Taft and Representative
Burton of this city, the only remaining pos
sibilities now in the field aside from Gen.
Dick, will command strong support in GER
tain quarters, Dick will have practically
the entire republican organization in his
favor.
Dicks friends point out that he will have
Franklin Hamilton. Montgomery, Summit
and a number of others of less Importance.
He is expected to formally announce his
candidacy at Akron this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
Movements of Naval Vessels

The Navy Department has been Informed
OF the arrival of the cruiser Prairie at
Guantanamo. The tug Potomac has left
San Juan for Guantanamo; the hospital
ship Solace has left Cavite for Guam: the
gtnboat Wilmington has left Cheefoo for
Shanghai; the cruiser Albany has left
CaVite for Shanghai. and the transport
Zafiro has left Chemulpo for Cavite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
To Extend School Street.

Senator Gallinger today introduced bill
for the extension of School street south
ward to kenesaw avenue. The bill is SINH
lar to one introduced in the House by Mr..
Pcarre.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
To Increase Mexican War Pensions.

Senator Gallinger introduced bill TODAY
to increase the pensions of all veterans OF
the Mexican war to $50 month In the last
Congress the Senate passed bill to in
crease the allowance of such pensioners to
si2 a month. According to the annual re-
port OF the commissioner of pensions there
~ere on the roll June 30 1901. under vari-
Gus acts relating TO the survivors of the
Mexican war, SIS names
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
DR.. Mary Walker Against the Treaty.

DR.. Mary Walker made her appearance at
the Capitol today and sent cards in to sew
eral senators. Her mission turned out to be
one Of opposition TO the ratification of the
Panama canal treaty. She declared to SEN
ators that the treaty was an atrocious one.
ard that If they got in any trouble by yot-
ing against 1t she would agree to go on the
stump or give a series of lectures in their
states in overcoming opposition that they
might encounter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
Russian Squadron Bound for suez

ISLAND OF PERRIN, RED SEA, Febru-
airy 2O.-A squadron of warships passed
here at midnight, bound for Suez 1t was
believed to be the Russian squadron re-
Gently at libutil, French Somaliand
1t was announced from st. Petersburg
last night, by way Of Paris. that the Rus
sian squadron recently at Jibutil had been
ordered to return to Cronstadt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
killed by Fly Wheel.

HYDE PARK, Mass, February 20.-While
alone in the engine room of the Robert
BIeakie Company's wooden mills here to-
day Charles F.. Allen, treasurer of the cor
poration, WAS killed by the ny wheel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-20
WHEAT SCARS UPWARD.
Reached SLOT in Chicago Today and
thu Pits Gets Excited.

CHICAGO, February 20.-Wheat for May
delivery today sold at s1.O7 bushel,
gain of cents over last nights close. The
market was extremely active and the vol
ume of trading was Of enormous proper
tions. The sensational advance was due
largely to the anxiety of shorts. who were
afraid to maintain open trades over two
days recess of the board
CHICAGO, February 20.-The pit was the
center of uproar and clamor which never
ceased or abated from the opening of the
session until the gong announced its close
In one respect today was unlike any previ-
Gus day since the excitement over the
Russo-Japanese war began-there were no
varying degrees of intensity in the excite
ment which reigned, and the nerves of
every trader were at the highest tension
evaru rniuute of the session