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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-11
CARRIER LIENS GOOD
sUP1E1rE COURT HANDS DOWN
IMPORTANT DECISION.
Also sustains Validity Of New Yori
Statute Relating to Adulteration
Of Food Products.

In an opinion by Justice Brewer the Su-
prems Court of the United States today de-
decided the case of the Wabash Railroad
Company agt. William N. Pearse executor
of Charles E. Pearse, involving the Ques-
ton as to whether common carrier re-
tains lien upon imported goods shipped
in bond to a given point. and upon which
tariff charges have been been paid by the
company in transit. The goods involved In
this case consisted of four boxes of curios.
purchased in Japan by Charles E. Pearse,
and shipped to st. Paul. Mimi, where the
railway company was required to and did
pay the tariff charges, amounting to 1854.
The goods were transferred to the Wa
bash company. and by 1t delivered at st.
Louis. Pearse resisted the claim of the
paid on account of the tariff should be re-
funded. and the st. Louis court of appeals
sustained this view. That decision was,
however. reversed by today's opinion.
The Supreme Court today advanced on
it's docket the case of VIM. H. Pope agt
the board of registry of Montgomery coun-
ty. Nd, and set the hearing for March {
next.
The Supreme Court today rendered an
opinion sustaining the validity of the New
York statute relating to the adulteration Of
food products, and also held that it applies
to a contract covering the purchase of
cofree In Guatemala, which was afterWafd
brought to New York.
The opinion handed down today was by
Justice White, and affirmed the decision of
the New York supreme court. He said the
New York law was not repugnant to the
commerce clause of the Constitution, as
had been claimed.
Justice Harlan today rendered an opinion
In the case of the Royal Insurance Com
pany vs.. Ruperto Martin, holding that di-
rect appeal lies from the United States
district court for Porto Rico to the Supreme
Court, and that the act of 1900 establish
ing civil government in Porto Rico does
not require that appeals should be made to
circuit court of appeals.
The Supreme Court today granted a
writ of certiorari in the case of Hackfeld
&, Co. agt. the United States, which
will have the effect of bringing the case
to this court for review Hackfeld 4
Co. arg the owners of steamship
in which unacceptable Japanese immi-
grants were brought into the United
States. They were ordered to be deported
and escaped at Honolulu BY the decision
of the circuit court of appeals for the
ninth circuit the steamship owners We're
held liable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-11
Broader Demand for Low
Price Railroad Shares.
THE MARKET DULL
BAD EFFECT ON SENTIMENT By
BUYING OF CHEAP SECURITIES.
Pennsylvania, Baltimore and Ohio and
Brooklyn Make Slight
Advances.

NEW YORK, January 11.-There was
some slight irregularity Tn the opening
market today, but the important stocks adj
vanced. The gain reached Y in Baltimore
and Ohio and y in Pennsylvania, Sugar and
Brooklyn Transit. The dealings were on
a fairly large scale and we'll distributed
Representative stocks did not share fully
in the general strength of stocks of small
railroads. particularly those whose market
values were below the sos. The demand
for this class of stock was large and COM
prehensve.
Included In the gains of between ! and
points were Chicago and Alton stocks Chi
cago Great Western and the preferred B.
Duluth, South Shore and Atlantic. pre-
ferred. Chicago Terminal. preferred, Cleve-
land, C. C. and st. Louis Peoria and East
ern. ST. Joseph and Grand Island first and
second preferred. American Mailing. pre-
ferred. and Toledo, st. Louis and Western,
preferred.
Among the better known stocks the rise
reached point in Pennsylvania, Baltimore
and Ohio. Brooklyn Transit, Peoples Gas
and General Electric. Standard stocks hung
back after making an average rise of Y.
and by IL o'clock this Improvement was
lar gely curtailed.
The conspicuous movement in low grade
stocks had an unfavorable effect on senti-
ment, and there was a marked decrease in
activity and a sagging tendency in prices.
There were gains in Colorado and South
ern of 1 apd Pacific Mail 1h. while West
inghouse Electric fell 21a. The movement
generally was narrow. Bonds were firm at
noon.
A few stocks made ftful rallies, but the
general list was virtually unchanged from
the midday prices. Business little
heavier in the active stocks, but there was
not enough of the movement to cause any
general following.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-11
CHARLES KRAFT BROUGHT BACK.
Ex-Member st. Louis Council Whs
Jumped Indictment Bond

ST. LOUIS. January 1i.-Charles Krat4
former member of the city council, indicted
on a charge OF bribery. who jumped a bond
of $50 900 in March. 1902 and went to Mex
leo. returned to st. Louis today in charge
of Chief OF Detectives William Desmond
and Sheriff Bernard Dickman.
Kratz was indicted in the latter part of
1901 for the alleged acceptance OF a bride
while a member of the city council. He
had served In the city council since 1897.
It Is alleged that he held one Of two keys
to a safe-depostt vault of the Mississippi
Valley Trust Company. whore. It II said.
$50 900 had been deposited by the Suburban
Street Railway Company for alleged dis
tribution among the combine members of
the council to secure the passage of a bill
granting the Suburban company the right
to extend Its tracks over certain streets of
the city. After Kratz went to Mexico.
where he engaged in business at Guadala-
Jara, various attempts were made to Sc.
cure his return to this country for trial.
1t was not, however. until recently when
the efforts Of Circuit Attorney Folk were
supplemented by President Roosevelt and
the national government. that Kratzs res
turn on a requistion was secured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-11
PROTEST AGAINST LICENSES.
Hearing Before Excise Board in Tw
Cases Today.

The District excise board heard argu-
ments today relative to the applications OF
George p. McGlue. at 1905 Pennsylvania
avenue, and ]. P. McGrann. at 1904 Penn
sylvania avenue. who have applied for re-
newals OF their licenses to sell liquor at the
premises mentioned. Former Senator John
NJ. Thurston, general counsel for the Re-
tail Liquor Dealers Association, appeared
as counsel for the applicants.
Protests against the granting of the liquor
permits were entered by the Young Men s
Christian Association and the Anti-Saloon
League In the case of the application of
Mr.. McGlue, Attorney F. NJ. Bradley on
behalf OF the Y. M. C. A, objected to the
operation of bar room at 1T06 Pennsylva-
mia avenue on the grounds that the estab-
iishment Is located in close proximity to
the associations building Mr.. A. E. Shoe
maker appeared in the case with the pro-
test OF the Anti-Saloon League.
Protests were entered to the granting of
the application of McGrann by the Y. NJ.
G., a. and Gen. Arson 8. Mills. The objec-
ton OF the association In this ca Sc was sim
liar to that entered In the other case men,
toned. Cen Mills objected to the Use by
Mr.. McGrann OF the alley entrance to the
bar room.
Mr.. McGrann stated that the building,
NO. 17A Pennsylvania avenue, has been
occupied as liquor establishment for six
ty-one years and that for the past forty
years the alley entrance has been in use
The excise board has taken the matter
under consideration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-11
ENTHUSIASTIC FOR HANNA.
Sentiment Of Ohio Republicans-Tall
of Presidency Tabooed.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
COLUMBUS. Ohio, January 1.-THE
throng of Ohio republicans here to attend
the inauguration of Governor Herrick Is
for Hanna In most enthusiastic degree.
AS one man put 1t this morning. they are
''for the old man for anything the old man
wants"
The senator arrived last night, and slip
ping away from the political center, drew
the crowds to his hotel. but at the advice
Of his physician he did not hold open house.
He still feels the effect of the attack of
grip. which he suffered in New York recent
| ly. and Is the subject of much solicitude on
the part OF his private secretary. Elmer
Dover
In order not to expose himself the senator
viewed the outdoor inaugural ceremonies
from window in the State Bank and Trust
Company's Office, though the weather was
mild
Senator Hanna and his near friends are
exerting themselves to prevent anything
being said or done in connection with the
inauguration or his election to the Senate
that will start presidential talk again.
Treadway, who will present his name In the
two branches tomorrow, have been care
fully coached in regard to this and in the
eulogfes they are expected to make there
will be no reference to the presidency.
Senator Hanna says he does not want to
go to the Chicago convention as delegate
at-large. He prefers to be there simply as
the national chairman.
Four years ago he stood aside and per-
united Representative Grosvenor to have a
place on the big four" Now he will do
the same thing and give place to Gen. Dick.
Senator Hanna was surprised to hear
while here that the committee on arrange
ments for the national convention had set
apart forty seats for the entire press Of the
United States. He gave orders that there
must be at least $50 seats in the conven-
ton hall for TIE press.
Probably no special election will be
called to choose a successor to Representa-
| tive W. W. Skiles Of the 14th district, who
died Saturday A successor for both the
short and full term will probably be chosen
at the election next fall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-11
WAR PREPARATIONS 90 ON.
Russia Massing Troops and Japan
Buying Big Guns.

PARIS, January ia special dispatch to
the Patrie from Hardin, town on the
Manchurian railroad. describes the Russian
war preparations. The Russian officers de-
clare war Is inevitable. but add that they
are ready. Port Arthur. 1t is further as
serted. will be occupied by 100000 mon, and
In ten days reinforcements of 100000 men
can reach Manchurfa.
BERLIN. January ia commission COM
posed Of six Japanese officers Is. according
to a special dispatch from Meppen. Hano-
YER testing six-inch howitzers on the Krupp
company's grounds there One hundred Of
these howitzers, 1t Is added. have been
bought by Japan for immediate delivery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-11
SELECTION OF SITES.
Clerk In Supervising Architects Of
fee Indicted in Missouri

Charles L. Blanton of the office of super
vising architect of the treasury has, 1t is
stated by Missouri papers. been indicted by
the federal grand jury at Moberly, Mo-
charged with accepting money for selecting
certain sites for federal buildings at one or
more points in Missouri. number of 9TH
ers have also been indicted. the charge be-
ing that money played a part in the selec-
ton Of sites at Columbia. Joplin, Louisi-
ana and Kirksville. Mo.
The warrant has not yet been served on
Mr.. Blanton. who retains his position and
who has the confidence of his superiors in
the matter. His innocence is regarded al
certain. 1t Is stated at the treasury.
Mr.. Blanton lives at Falls Church, Va,
and has been in the Office of the supervis-
ing architect for years. He ig aware Of his
indictment and will continue his work UNI
til the warrants are served on him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-11
MIR. Hay SEES REYES
aECRErARY OF STATE APPEARS
AT THE DEPARTMENT.
Colombia's Representative Does Not
Expect to Present His Lst-
tiers Of Recall.

For the first time in several weeks Sec
Rotary Hay appeared at the State Depart
ment today. 1t had been his intention to
make the stay short one, but somehow
news OF his presence spread, and he was
kept at his desk until we'll along in the
afternoon. The Secretary is looking very
WELL considering his long confinement to
his house. but is still somewhat weak as
an aftermath of a severe attack of grip
from which he has suffered.
During his stay at the department Secre-
tary Hay saw the japanese minister. Mr..
Takahra, and the two had a long talk
about the situation In the far east The
Japanese minister has been very eager to
see the Secretary, for whose Judgment he
has the profoundest respect.
There was not much new to talk about.
but the general tenor of such advices al
were at hand was to the effect that the
situation on the whole WAS slightly more
pacific. The last Russian note is said to be
decidedly concilliatory IN language and goes
far toward recognizing Japans predominant
interests In Corea, though not conceding a
similar interest on Japan's part in Man
churla.
Before going to the State Department
Secretary Hay spent an hour in conference
with General Reyes at the home of the
Secretary Mr.. Hay pointed out to the
special minister how impracticable it was
to expect recurrence to the conditions that
existed before the secession of Panama.
Gen. Reyes stated that he expected to
leave for New York this evening. not ex-
pecting to return. But he has not Signified
any intention OF presenting his letters of
recall, and the State Department does not
regard his mission as terminated as yet
Nothing has been decided as to the date
when the last batch of Colombian CORE
spondence embodying Gen. Reyes latest
protest and Secretary Hays reply shall be
submitted to Congress.
Mr. Snyder. United States charge at Bo-
gotta, has confirmed by cable the press re-
port that there Is no reason for apprehen-
sion as TO the safety of Americans in Co
icmbia.
The Associated Press has been informed
tina: General Reyes in his latest note to the
State Department threatened to publish
the correspondence between himself and the
State Department If the department did
not see fit to send 1t to the Senate or make
1t public.
DR.. Herran, the Colombian charge, says
that he has. as yet completed no plans for
leaving Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-11
RUSSIA DEf|NESPOL|CY
Will Respect Treaty Rights
in Manchuria.
NOTE TO THE POWERS
TELLS JAPAN TT CANNOT DIS
CUsS MANCHURIA.
That Country Belongs to Neither Dis
putant-Reports Of Purchase
Of Warships Denied

BERLIN, January 1.-THE Russian gov
eminent has informed the powers that 1t
will fully respect the rights which any ma
ton has in Manchuria under treaty with
China This declaration is made without
reservation.
Russia gives formal expression to this
policy now in consequence of the contro-
versy with Japan. one Of whose persistent
contentious has been for definition OF
Russia's policy in Manchuria and an ac-
acknowledgement of Japan's trade privileges.
Russias reply has been, In substance as FOL
lows:
I'VE cannot discuss Manchuria with you
any more than we could Australia or the
Philippines. Manchuria belongs neither TO
us nor to you 1t does not lie within the
Jurisdiction OF either Of us to dispose OF the
future of Manchuria.
Willing to Observe Treaty Rights.
Russia, however is willing to observe
the treaty rights OF all the powers in Man
churia and now engages to do so.
Russia" 1t is added, thus removes
from the negotiations one of the points
upon which Japan counted for the moral
support of oIi.er powers. and whereon She
especially had the sympathy of the unitea
States and Great britain.
The terms of Russia's last note to Japan
are not known officially here. but it Is I'M
derstood 10 have produced a qufeting eff
feet on the Japanese statesmen. Japan
reply it is asserted, will be in a similar
tone.
japan has informed Germany that no
troops have been landed in Corea and that
Japan has no intention at present of 80
doing.
The statement published in London or
high authority that Germany and the triple
alliance will remain neutral In the event
of war between Russia and Japan is con-
firmed here
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-11
WILL IN CONTEST.
Suit Involving Disposition of Estate Of
the Late George A. Shehan.

Wv A<%S0 SsO0A 81 x1s oAOA1dA.
Another step was taken this afternoon
in the matter OF the valuable estate of the
late George A. Shehan. when Sarah NJ.
Keough. Mary A. Holzerman and Annie
L. Ward. nieces. and George A. Shehan,
jr. nephew Of the deceased, fled caveat
In the Probate Court The estate left by
Mr. Shehan is said to be of the value of
about $4,000. The case was accorded
considerable notorfety last summer by rea-
son Of the loss or abstraction from the Of
fee OF the register of wills Of the three
wills OF the deceased that had been placed
on record.
Mrs. Catherine Louisa Shehan, the widow.
recently took steps to have the first will,
dated In 1891. propounded. By the terms of
this writing the widow was named sole
beneficiary. The caveators contend that the
second will, dated in 1901, should be the one
admitted to probate. By its terms the es-
tate Is left to the widow for life.
1t Is stated that the parties to the cause
agree that when the third will. made in
1902. was signed the deceased was not mem
tally capable of executing a valid deed or
contract. The real issue, 1t Is explained, is
regarding the mental condition of Mr. She
han at the time Of the execution Of the will
OF 1901
Authenticated copies of the three wills are
on file so that the theft of the originals
does not affect the controversy
Attorney j. j. Darlington represents Mrs.
Shehan while Attorneys Lecke and Fulton
Joseph w. Cox and c. A. Douglass appear
for the caveators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-11
CUBAN BONDS OF 'e6.
Washington Firm Seeking to Recover
for Holders of Certificates.

AO1 4AtAASAo VI SSA IAACatCo
Britton & Gray attorneys of this city,
sent the following telegram to President
Palma. at Havana. under date of Janu-
airy O.:
I'VE have been retained by holders of
your 90 bonds here to recover amount due
them. Please inform us Immediately when
you will definitely pay accumulated interest
and provide for the payment of capital"
This was followed today by another teIe-
gram which was sent simultaneously to
the president of the Cuban senate and the
speaker of the Cuban house of representa-
tives This read:
Understanding the Cuban congress will
adjourn today. we respectfully request that
the honored body over which you preside
tect our rights and give us immediate pay
ment of accumulated coupons on Cuban
bonds of 1885,
Cuba's credit T. the financial world has
been much lowered by the bonds that were
issued by the junta in 1895 to provide funds
for carrying on the war for independence.
The interest Is now year overdue and I'M
paid, and holders Of the bonds have not
been able to get satisfactory assurance of
time when the principal will be taken
care of. The alleged dilatoriness of the
Cuban administration with respect to these
obligati it is claimed, has not help ed
the new republics financial credit.
Her inability to float the authorized loan
of $35,0O0,OO0, it is contended by financiers,
was due in no small measure to her treat
ment of the 1896 junta bonds
While there has been no apparent dispo-
sitton to repudiate the obligation, failure to
meet accrued interest has not worked to in
spire confidence in financial centers. The
attempt of the local firm to force action on
the part of the Cuban congress is regarded
with interest by fnanciers generally and
especially the holders Of the bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-11
INVESTIGATION ORDERED.
Charges Regarding Consulates &
Shanghai, Canton and Annoy.

The President has ordered the State De-
partment to make a thorough investigation
of United States consulates at. Shanghai.
Canton and Annoy. For a year past
charges have been flying backward and for
ward affecting the conduct of the business
at those consulates, and the consuls them
selves have INDUCED in mutual recrimina-
tons and charges that have made 1t evil
dent to the State Department officials that
there is need for thorough investigation
which will form the basis for a complete
change of consulates in the orient.
The charges relate to charges for mani
fest. for certification of commercial papers
and the issue Of Identification papers to
Chinese who have been going into the
Philippines. The consuls affected are Good
now McWade and Johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-11
TO KILL PRESIDENT AND POPE.
Alleged Plot Of Anarchists Divulged
bys Catholic Priets.

PITTsBURG, Pa, January n.-Rev.
Father John 6utkaitis, pastor Of st. Cast
mer's Lithuanian tUathoiic Church. which
was tine scene of a. disturbance last night.
alleged to haye beeA started by anarchists
made information today against Joseph
Petritis. charging disorderly conduct.
The information alleges that Petritis, with
Antony BukapskaS and one Urbanas, two
well-known anarchists. visited the church
last night and broke up the meeting. and
the affiant is afraid the defendant with
his accessories will destroy the church
Father Sutkaitiss gave further details of
the plot of the attempt to assassinate
President Mckinley three years ago He
also asserted that the anarchists had ar
ranged to kill the late Pope Leo XIII and
dynamite the Vatican and st. Casimir' s
Church, but a crusade against anarchists
about that time frightened them or
A warrant was issued for Petrttis
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ALLEGED ARMoR PLATE COMBINE
Admiral O'Neil to Be Further Cues
toned on the Subject.

In view of the recent testimony of Chas
NJ. Schwab before the courts that the Car
negie and Bethlehem steel companies had
always had an understanding with the
Navy Department as to the price of armor
before their bids were submitted the House
committee on naval affairs today author
lied additional question on this point to
he submitted to Rear Admiral O'Neil, who
In his testimony before the committee last
week stated that he believed there had been
All understanding between these two COM
psnies regarding their bids.
Admiral O'Neil now has his testimony be-
fore him for revision, and the committee
requested that he include in 1t a full state
ment as to the Navy Departments side OF
this matter. and TO state specifically
whether Mr.. Schwab's statement Is true, so
far as it refers to the Navy Department
The committee today heard Rear Admiral
Endicott. chief of the bureau of yards and
docks, regarding the estimates for apprO-
priatfOn for his bureau.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-11
LAKE MICHIGAN WATER DEAL.
Trial Of Former officials Of Grand
Rapids Begun.

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, January 11-In
the superior court today was begun the
first OF the trials of the officials, former off,
Gals and prominent citizens arrested on
charges of corruption in connection with
the Lake Michigan water deal. as a result
OF the sensational confession of former
City Attorney Liant X. Salisbury, alleging
Wholesale bribery and also perjury.
The case of ex-Alderman Jacob Ellen, in
dicted on the charge of accepting a bride
to aid In the deal In the council, was the
nrst called Ex-Alderman Malachi Kinney
was to have been placed on trial today.
but he was too Ill to appear in court Much
dimcuty Is expected in securing Jury to
try exAlderman Ellen.