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Evening star., 1904-03-17
Wild Scenes in Cotton Market.

NEW ORLEANS, March 17.-Wild scenes
were enacted on the cotton exchange today.
May and July making sensational declines
July went down sixty five points inside Of
fifteen minutes. The market opened steady
and unchanged to nine points bower than
yesterdays close. While Liverpool cables
were extremely favorable, bearish senti-
ment dominated the local market. much be-
ing made of the heavier receipts and the
rains in the belt -
After an advance Of six points above yes
terday's close prices slipped away until
they were four and five points lower than
yesterdays close. 81
From that level there was a quick slump
until May was fifty points lower than yes
terday's close at 1906. and July was seven
ty points lower at 15.25. Manipula ton ap-
peared to be the chief cause for the fuc-
tuation. --frtr
Evening star., 1904-03-17
sHoRT4WEIGHT~BREAD.
But One Violation Of Law Discovered
n 5s1s:.ii -brathe Police.

But one lotataon OF Law discovered
6sis. ii ebHathe Police.
In con9uhhe iSn with the sealer of weights
and measuress Tie police are conducting an
investigation to ascertain whether or not
the la@ ree&fding the weight of a loaf of
breaH is being observed by the bakers.
The examination coffmenced at an early
hour yesterday morning -~henra policeman
fronnyeaeh pyecinet was detailed TO stop the
bakery wagons In their territory and, ex-
anime the contents of the wagons In search.
of shart-weight bread 1t develops. as far
as the investigation has progressed, that
the law is1beiHg generally complied. with.
Only one case has been reported to the
Police Court The charge was filed against
Andrew Shickler of It's Marshall street by
Policeman Murphy, who reported that he
found six loaves of bread in the bakers
wagon which did not come up to the weight
required by law. Shckler left sl2 COD
lateral at ethe first precinct police station
for his appearance in court this morning.
He did not appear when his name was
called, and the money was declared to be
forfeited. "'>''s - ---
Evening star., 1904-03-17

exposition company was in Washington re-
gently he presented to the President and
to the members of the Cabinet an urgent
invitation to attend the opening exercises
Of the fair, expressing the hope that the
President not only would make 1T conVe-
nient to be present but also participate In
the ceremonies. The President then said
that he probably would not be able to go
to st. Louis at that time. Since then he
has decided that he will rot be able to be
present at the opening of the fair.
II is probIematical, indeed, whether the
President will visit the fair at any time.
although II Is understood he has not De
cided definitely not to go to the exposi-
tion. 1t is cause of regret to him that,
at present at least, he does not see MS
way clear to be among the fairs visitors
at some time during its progress
The Arizona Secretaryship.
As indicated in The Star yesterday, the
President has determined the secretaryship
of the territory of Arizona by the appoint
ment of a resident of the territory. He sent
to the Senate today the appointment to the
office of W. T. Nichols to succeed Isaac L.
Stoddard, whose resignation to take erect
April / was accepted about two weeks ago.
It was supposed for time that Col. Georse
w Dunn, chairman of the republican state
committee of New York, might be named IN
succession to Stoddard. but the considera-
ton of Colonel Dunn for the place was
tentative. The appointment VI MI. ~
ia understood to give satisfaction to the
people of the territory, their desire being
that A resident of the territory be named
for the office Mr.. Nichols is secretary OF
the republican territorial committee OF
Arizona.
Presidential Nominations.
The President today sent the nomination
of w r Nichols to be secretary of Arizona
to the Senate Also the following:
Register of the land Office at Spokane.
Wash. Hal J. Cole of Washington
Agent for the Indians of the Sisseton
agency, South Dakota, Caleb B. Jackson
Summers Refuses to Talk.
OMAHA. Neb.. March 17.-District At
torney w S. Summers was shown the
Washington dispatch stating that he wouio
be removed from Office as a result OF the
Dietrich investigation and refused to ns-
cuss the matter. remarking: Just say that
silence is golden.
Friends OF Mr.. Summers. however, nave
anticipated action of this nature, and the
announcement did not come as a surprise
to them
Evening star., 1904-03-17
GUARDING AGAINST ABSORPTION
South American Countries Form Alli-
ance to Prevent q. s. Annexation.

CHICAGO. March ia dispatch to the
Tribune from New Orleans says: Accord
ing to mail advices just received here an
alliance has been formed by Brazil, Ecua-
dor. Argentina. Chile and Bolivia to guard
against absorption by the United States.
The belief. It is declared. prevails through
out Brazil and Argentina that in the event
of revolution In either republic President
Roosevelt win Intervene and recognize the
reyolutionists, thus paving the way for am
nexation.
The alliance was discussed first last year
when Peru was believed to be considering
the advisability during the recent revolu-
ton of asking President Roosevelt to es-
tablish a protectorate over that country.
The proposal received such strong sup
port that the other republics were fright
ened, fearing that with Peru as stepping
stone to the formation to the proposed an
nexation OF Peru the United States might
absorb the whole of South America.
Evening star., 1904-03-17
Venezuela Trade Outlook.

United States Consul Goldschmidt at La
Guaira. Venezuela, has forwarded to the
Department of Commerce and Labor a re-
port upon the trade outlook in Venezuela
Mr. Goldschmidt says that from close OBJ
servation during his six years of duty at
La Guaira never before has there been In
that time so little unrest or a greater
feeling of confidence in the future of COM
merce than there is now in Venezuela
Evening star., 1904-03-17
AWAITING THE NEXT MOVE.
Congressional Interest in the Foraker.
Dick Feud.

Ohio men in Congress are awaiting
with keen interest the next move In
the Foraker-Dick feud 1t is realized by
all that it is incumbent upon Mr.. Dick
to make the next move, and all the
Ohioans are wondering what 1t will be.
Up to this time since his return from
Ohio Mr.. Dick has not seen Mr.. Foraker,
and it was said today has not made any
engagement to meet him. Mr.. Dicks
friends have intimated that he desires to
talk over affairs with the senior senator
before making public statement OF his
position in the Ohio factional contest :
Other members of the delegation in
the House are trying to keep clear of
the storm center and are refraining from
discussing the republican troubles at this
time.
Evening star., 1904-03-17
Germany Wants Benzine.

United States Consul Warner at Leipzig
Germany, states in report to the~Depart-
ment of Commerce and Labor that a tank
steamer which was chartered by the Ash
attic Petroleum Company of London has
Just arrived at Hamburg with a cargo of
1000 metric tons of Sumatra crude benzine
The reason given for importing such ben
zine is because the American product is
not longer able to meet the demands of
the German market
Evening star., 1904-03-17
OUTLOOK FOR RAILWAYS
Building and Extensions Await Bette,
Financial Conditions

TIuducldI C0nd1t1OnS,
CHICAGO. March 1.-THE Railway Age
tomorrow will say:
The outlook for railway building in the
United States Is not as promising as 1t was
a year ago. There has not been complete
recovery from the check in new work which
followed the disturbance in the financial
world last summer. and while a large
amount of building has been planned, much
of 1t Is being held up until financial con-
ditions are more favorable
There are e.S0s- miles OF new line under
contract or under construction, and 1,7eo
more on which 1t is expected to begin work
during the year.
A year ago there was 8.500 miles reported
under contract little over 08 per cent Of
which. or 5.7S6 miles, were completed dur
ing the year.
Evening star., 1904-03-17
OHIO REPUBLICANS.

Made Strong Declarations in Resolu-
tions Adopted Today-Approved Kyle.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
SPRINGFIELD. O., March 1.-THE sew
enth district republican congressional con-
vention adopted resolutions today declaring
faith in the principles of the republican
party, congratu3ating the state organiza-
ton on it's victory last fall, deploring the
deaths Of Senator. Hanna and Gen. A. s.
Bushnell. recalling with pride their serv-
ices for their party and country approving
the administration of President Roosevelt,
favoring differentiation and instructing the
delegates to vote for him; speaking in
praise of Gov. Myron T. Herrick. approx
gress, and approving the record of Con-
gressman Thoss 3. Kyle. se-sz
Evening star., 1904-03-17

KALAMAZOO, Mich. March 7.-H. C.
Hoagland, formerly superintendent of the
Kalamazoo Valley Electric Company. who
resigned some time ago, after, it Is alleged.
differences with the other officers over
bond issue, has filed petition asking for
receiver for the company and an injunc-
ton to restrain the officials from making
bond isSue.s
Evening star., 1904-03-17
Suit for Accounting.

VIM. F. Kelly, through Attorney Leo
Simmons. today filed suit in equity against
Frank T. Rawlings and Horace T. Jonas,
trustee. for discovery. an accounting and
the appointment of receiver. In eonnec-
ton with d partnership claimed to have
for the purpose OF carrying on the business
of contracting and building
Evening star., 1904-03-17

and Potomac SIS brought 103%. an advance
of a fraction over the bid price of yester-
day. Thirty-nine seven-eighths was asked
for the c. & p stock today, which fs the
recent low price.
The books of the Graphophone Company
for the purchase of the new bonds of the
company close on the 18th. There has been
little trading in this stock of late and the
rights to purchase the nFv bonds have
gone down materially since they were first
nand for the rights and those having them
bid.
Twenty shares of National Safe Deposit
and Trust Company brought 14s on today's
market, an advance of a point over the bid
price of yesterday. Ten shares of Wash
ington Loan and Trust stock brought 212.
an advance of a fraction over the bid price
of yesterday.
One block of ten shares Of Mergenthaler
brought 1751s. ex. dividend.
The Farmers and Mechanics National
Bank has declared an additional dividend
of 81 per share. The books for transfer
will close April /.
The monthly meeting of the local chapter
of the American Bank Clerks Institute will
be held at the Ebbitt House tonight.
Baltimore and Ohio earnings for the
month of February were reported late yes
terday afternoon. They show gross re-
turns of "a G35 SO6. an increase of $l53 :3634.
and net earnings of ST. 160, 42i, a decrease
of $214. .S2S.
For the eight months, including February.
gl oss earnings are $43, ,461 175 an increase
OF 81 4S4.SS4. and net earnings of S14. .461, lis,
a decrease of $474, ,45S.
Arrangements have been made for the an
nua, meeting of the United States Steel
Corporation in Hoboken on April Is. The
stockholders will elect eight directors to
hold office for three years to succeed ths
following directors, who. 1t is expected, VIII
Fl. Rogers. Elbert III. Gary. George w.
Perkins. Charles M. Schwab. Henry Phipps.
Edmund c. Converse and James Gary.
The members of the cotton exchange
voted yesterday to amend the bylaws
to provide for an Initiation fee of $500 ana
IL abolish the transfer fee of $1O0
Reports from Cuba say that the number
oe plantations that will be operated this
better prices on account of reciprocity in
ducing the proprietors of several small fac
tories to resume sugar manufacturing this
season.
The net output of the American Tele-
phone and Telegraph Company decreased
e,3A instruments for the month of Feb
ruary, making decrease of AZ los ins.ru-
ments since December 20 last.
Today's Government Receipts.
National bank notes received today for
redemption, $SS3, 742; government receipts
from internal revenue, s6l2. ts1: customs,
ss14,9ss miscellaneous, $i64.343 expendi-
lures, 81 10000
Available cash balance s2o6 2oo 7or 70
Evening star., 1904-03-17

oMAHAsi1saslESe March 17.-Major william
Fl. Bean, Ia 8. ~. committed suicide today
by shooting ~ Ordered to the Philippines.
ne had his trunk packed THIS morning and
taken to TIA debAt. Immediately afterward
he asked his wife to play on the piano. and
whiie she WAS playing he thrust an army
revolver to his right temple and fired The
bullet lodged In bis brain. and he died al
most Immediately.
Evening star., 1904-03-17
A. o. o. W. Convention Adjourns.

The twenty-third biennial convention Of
the Grand Lodge Of the Jurisdiction Of
Maryland, Virginia and the District of CO.
lumbia OF the Ancient Order Of United
Workmen came to close last evening
The recommendation OF the Supreme Lodge
relative to increased dues was adopted
The Grand Lodge will hold its next session
in Baltimore. Nd. In April 1906.
Evening star., 1904-03-17
CONTROLS SITUATION.
Gen. Kiefer Declares That he Will Be
Nominated for Congress.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, March 17.-Gen.
Kiefer. Clark county's candidate for Con-
gress. says he is in control of the situation.
The general does not hesitate to say that he
will be nominated. He further states that
if Kyle attempts to throw his strength to
any other candidate he win get at least ten
votes from Miami county.
Gen. Kiefers Is confident that he will get
some votes In Madison county as soon as
the break comes.
Kyle failed to induce Henry Fulson of
Pickaway county to declare himself as a
candidate at the conference after IL o'clock
last night.
The convention will not convene before 1
o'clock, as Pickaway and Fayette county
delegates will not arrive until then
Evening star., 1904-03-17
Critical Condition of Mrs. Miles.

Mrs. Miles. wife of Lieut. Gen Nelson A.
Miles retired. is lying Ill at her home In
this city. Her condition has been exceed
ingly critical and although some improve
ment was noted today, no hope is held out
for her recovery.
Evening star., 1904-03-17
Capt. Schulz Ordered Here.

Capt Edward II. Schulz. Corps of Engi-
neers has been ordered to this city for con-
sultation with the engineer member of the
board Of ordnance and fortifcations on off,
cial business pertaining to his proposed sys-
tenn of searchlights.
Evening star., 1904-03-17

Brig. Gen. w. p. Rogers. u. 8. A., and
son. DIR. P. B. Rogers, are stopping at the
oxford.
Among the callers received by the Presd-
dent at the White House today was Miss
Zoe Bernhardi-of Rock Island. H., promi-
nent In Chicago musical circles.
Evening star., 1904-03-17
To incorporate Carnegie Institution.

Speaker Cannon introduced bill today
ito incorporate the Carnegie Institution or
Washington" The institution is capital
lied at $40. 600. 600. and its objects are stated
to be ''to encourage in the broadest and
most liberal manner investigation, research
and discovery"
Evening star., 1904-03-17

Charles r. McDermott, manager Of the
Columbia Hotel, this afternoon fled q Pc
tition in voluntary bankruptcy. His sum.
mary Of debts Is stated to be $2,136.24 anA
his assets Il, ,625.z9
Evening star., 1904-03-17
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by W. b. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers' 1419 F ST.. members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board Of trade
Evening star., 1904-03-17
Building Permits Issued.

Building permits were issued today a.
follows:
Homer Smith, one two-story frame dwell
ing. No. 512 Flint street, Brightwood Park:
cost, s.. 500
Evening star., 1904-03-17
Washington Stock E,chanss,

Sales-Regular call. ~ o'clock noon-C Chesa peake
and Potomac Telephone 5s, 81 900 at lOsas 81 600
at 103%, 81 600 at 1893.
National Safe Deposit and Trust, 10 at 14s. 10
at 14S.
Washington Loan and Trust. 10 at PIP
Mergenthaler Linotype, 10 at 1881
Lanston Monotype, 100 at SA, 10 at So:
After call-Washngton Street Rwy. As 81 900 at
!49. $1,000 at f419, 81 900 743s 81 900 at 74L,
81 600 at 741h, 81 .009 at 74Is 81 900 at 74as
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat 10 al 23s.
at 235
U. s. coupon 3s. 5000 at IO6k
RAILROAD BONDS
Evening star., 1904-03-17
Gold for South America.

NEW YORK. March 17.-Gold amounting
to $75OOO0 was drawn from the subtreagury
today for shipment TO South America.
Evening star., 1904-03-17
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

There was little or no activity On today's
local stock market. and but few trades of
any interest. Local street railway stock
and bonds remained firm. with $1,000 in
Washington Street Railway 4's selling at
from 749s to 74h. There were no trades In
any of the other railway securities.
Evening star., 1904-03-17
Today's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, $3.50, 742; government receipts
from internal revenue s6l2 t61; customs.
SS14,9SS; miscellaneous, $164.343; expendi-
lures, s., ,49O, 600
Available cash balance. $226 800 791. 81
Evening star., 1904-03-17

The monthly meeting of the local chapter
of the American Bank Clerks Institute will
be held at the Ebbitt House tonight
Evening star., 1904-03-17

The Farmers and Mechanics National
Bank has declared an additional dividend
of 81 per share The books for transfer
will close April l.
Evening star., 1904-03-17

The net output of the American Teie-
phone and Telegraph Company decreased
e,347 instruments for the month of Feb
ruary, making decrease of A. los ins.ru-
ments since December 20 last
Evening star., 1904-03-17

One block of ten shares Of Mergenthaler
brought 1751x. ex dividend.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-13
ST. LOUIS COUNTY NOTES.

a frame bic belonging to Nicholas
Lam = 81 Louis County contractor Iiv-
lng on SiNty-siNth street lust north of
belmar Garden. was destroyed nv fir. yes
terday afternoon at o'clock. The damage
Is estimated Al 1900. covered by insurance.
Twelve horses in she building were re@-
cued. The FIRE created considerable evc:ie-
buildings in Deimsr Garden and De.mar
race track.
E. II. Hockemeyer yesterday Ieti,ione !
Justice Of the Peace IN BALDWIN,. The maj
ter was taken under sdyiSsmcni.
Marriage licenses were issued n CLAY
ton yesterday To Harry Il. stanley ~ .
Title Maechlin Of ST Louis Robert !
Martin OF 81. Louis and Ros.. T. M;srnler
Of Toledo. Clarence ". Kumiry ami Ruth
Mary Barton % Barry. Ind. Charles IL
EerghOfer and Eli. L.. Byers Of 81. Louis
John H =. Jones II NJ. ~ south Seventh
street and Annie Stuehmeysr nf Warren
ton. John WInterer and Beatrice Rstrovo
Edith F. Mcleod II St Louis The first
two couples appeared abOLt l-.3p O'Clock
yesterday morning and aroused the iicsrse
officials from their midnight =luniDerS
They did not come together. Both couple
were married In the Presbyterian larson
age by III. Reverend Walter NJ. IsanE.:y.
A meeting Of the Executive Committee
81 the st Louis County Republican Gem
fral Committed was h. III in Clayton yes
litical rallies during the campaign. the
first a the 1t. Ferdinand Township Farm
ers' Club Hall on October ! and the last
at Delmar Garden on November >. The
other rallies will be held at Grover. Val
ley Park, Lake. Pig Bend aSd MELVILLE,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-13
=. ". L. PEBBLES. Z. z

r. w. IL. PEEBLES. r.. r..
| Who viii read a paper ON plate develop
ment before the American RoentEen Ray
Society this morning.
Doctor Charles l. Leonard Philadelphia
Pa: Variations Of Raiiotherapeutic
Pittsburg. Pa: Summaries OF Other
Gases by Doctors Johnston Leonard.
smith. Scott. Burdick. BogCs. johnson.
Dunham Morton kassa bion PfaleT and
discussion CLOSED by readers Of papers
An Improved Wehnelt Interrupt.T.- ny
Doctor Henry Hulst. Grand Rapids Mich.
These papers involved the iechnic. man
ner and method OF using the ROentgen ray
In the treatment Of certain forms of can
Ger. Doctor Nihran X KassahIon Illus
frated his discussion with series Of views
projected on a screen.
Doctor g. l. Leonard introduced r. r.
Shook f F.. the inventor If tn. frs;
practical Tnillismpere meter. This insiru-
rnent is the only one Of its kind that will
accurately measure the current electricity
which flows through the secondary coil 10
the ROentgen bulb. Heretofore the cur
rent was measured In the primary and
the secondary current computed from the
readings. which is an unsatifactory meth
cd. as the degree OF accuracy thus OBJ
tanned rarely exceeds - per cent.
The instrument Involves the Carpenter
principle Of hoi-wire Emmeisr- In its CON
necfion with the cUrrent-fiow through the
S-ray bulb, II will put operators in posses
sion or more accurate determinations of
results than have ever before been OBJ
tanned.
Among the Interesting numbers on this
mornings programme Will be a paper by
F. ". l. PEBBLES Of 81. Louis on RADIO
graph Plate Development" Mr. PEBBLES
conducts all of the Ro@ntgen-ray expert
ments and the treatment of cases by the
use OF the ray at the Missouri Baptist
Sanitarium. the Missouri Pacific Hospital
and also for several prominent St Louis
physicians. He is the only scientist in his
profession In 81. Louis and one OF four in
the United States
To-day's session Will end the convention
The Executive Committee will publish the
place OF the next annual meeting at
later Gate.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-13
MANY BANKERS IN NEW YORK
FOR THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Walker Hill aud Fe.'". ,. Wade of
81. Louis Among Those Ia Attend
Preliminary Conferences
REpI BIIc SPECIAL.

RF5rg BI.Ic SPECIAL
New York. Sept. Is-Srveral cars filled
with bankers from all parts Of the United
States reached this city to-day. The pur-
pose OF the bankers is TO attend the pre-
lirninnry conferences Of the American
Bankers Association. which is 8" hold its
annual convention in this city Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday.
Most NJ the large banks In the Wall
street district were visited by the dele
Eaies to-day. and several institutions dis
played large piacard- welcoming ~. Wis
itors TO certain rooms set aside FOR their
special use
Arrangements were made by six OF seven
hanks to Civ" dinners and IuucHe"ns for
their friends. ono bank set 5sid" $1,000
for th" entertainment of guests. and three
81 four mDr- are expected to spend from
s2.ysi ia $50 each. The banks that ar
ranged fhcs" entertainments were careful
not 60 Civ" out til" details In advance. -
To prevent their competitors from
knowing just what They had in mind
The local committees. representing tho
different sections OF IN" association
membership. were busy all day answering
kilograms. and arranging for the comfort
81 the delegates. All the large uptown
10 the entertainment Of the delegates.
who. with their friends. ar" expected TO
aggregate between $3.50 and 900, visitors.
Among tho prominent bankers registered
to-day We're. Walker Hin 0f ST Louis.
Festus J Wade Of St Louis &. y.
Fletcher nf Indianapolis. !. 4 LOmbaTi
81 Milwaukee ]. A u. Carson Of Swan
nah. Ca. Ralph Van Nerhten Of CEDAR
Rapids and William a Lane ~ Savannah,
The bankers committee received word
to-day that four special trains over the
LAX" Shore. the Wabash. the Missouri.
Kansas and Texas. and the N" Missouri
Pacific Railroad. wer" on ID" way here
and would arrive som" time tomorrow.
south BEND. Ind. Sleeper
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-09-13
ROENTGEN RAY SOCIETY
ELECTS NEW OFFICERS.
Doctor hRrics T.. Leonard Of fhiin-
d~Iphia .. Chosen President
b. the Delegates.

The American Roeutsau Raw SOCIETY. IN
the third DAY session at the Louisiana
building. No. sIl Vandcyrnt"r avenue. ycs-
t.rday morning after hearing papers and
discussions elected the following officers.
President. Doctor Charlie Lester Lon
ard OF Philadelphia; vice presidents Doc
tors Weston =. Price. Cleveland .. Henry
HuIst Grand Rapids. Mich. Gordon g.
BuIdick. Chicago. Ill: secretary. Doctor
Russell II. Bosgs. Of Pittsburg. Pa: treas
urer. Doctor Levitt T.. Custer. Dayton. o.
Yesterdays programme Included the
reading of the following papers and dis
cussions: Carcinoma az the Breast by