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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
THE KAIsER's GIFT.
Baron Sternburg's Statement Regard
ing the Statue of Frederick.

ing the statue OF ETeUeT1Ch.
Baron Sternburg, the German ambassador,
has made the following statement In regard
to the statue of Frederick the Great pre-
sented to the United States by the Emperor
of Germany
II consider it a special privilege and dis
tinctton to have been charged by the Ger
man emperor to present the statue of Fred
erick the Great to President Roosevelt as
token of friendship from the German en-
peror and the German people to the people
Of the United States.
After Prince Henry of Prussia had re-
turned to Germany. having received all over
the United States overwhelming demon
strations Of friendship and good WILL the
prince pointed out that the American peo-
pie had not forgotten the part which his
ancestor had played during critical period
of their history. He found that the name
of Frederick the Great had not been for
gotten, and on frequent occasions, In public
Orations and in private conversation. he had
listened to the eulogies on the great serv-
ices which King Frederick had rendered
America at the time when the infant re-
public was struggling against outward foes
Emperor William and the German peo-
pie were profoundly touched by the atti-
tude of the citizens Of the United States
toward Prince Henry. The emperor de-
cided to commemorate this happy event by
lasting memorial. which would form a
chain binding the present to the past his
tory of this country. He chose to send a
bronze statue of his ancestor. Prussia's
Iron Leader in peace and in war He is the
father of that Germany who has sent mil
lions of her sons to America. They have
held high the traditions of the Hohenzol-
lerns. and in every part of this broad coun-
try can be seen the evidence of their up
building. They have split their blood for
the honor and preservation of their adopted
home. They have used their splendid quail
tiles in helping to elevate America to the
lofty heights which she now occupies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
DRESSED MEATS BURNED.
Destructive Fire Today in the Jersey
CITY Stock Yards.

NEW YORK, November IA consider
able quantity of dressed meats in cold
storage was incinerated. much valuable
pi operty was destroyed and many blocks
along tho water front were threa tened by a
fire which ragged for several hours in the
United stock yards In Jersey City early to-
day Whether any human Hives were lost
Is yet unknown, but IT was reported that
three watchmen employed In the building
In which the fire started had not been ac-
counted for. The damage is estimated at
10000.
The fire started in the cold storage room
of the plant and Is thought to have been
caused by an explosion of ammonia. So
rapidly did the flames spread that even be-
fore an alarm had been sounded the entire
structure was in flames. Within a few
minutes the fire companies and regular fire
boats had been reinforced by half hun
dred iugboats, and the fight against the
flames was waged both from the shore and
water sides.
In spite of all these efforts the fire crept
steadily along the piers. at last approach
ing dangerously near the great stock PIERS
where thousands of cattle. sheep and hogs
were confined.
The Erie Railroad Companys, big grain
elevator. containing thousands of bushels
of grain ready for export shipment and
the property of the Berwind- White Coal
Company were seriously threatened but the
flames were fought back before serious
damage was done in that direction.
The flames spread over a tract six hun
dred feet long and two hundred feet wide.
The cattle slaughtering house at the ex-
ueme eastern end OF the plant. on the
river. was saved mainly by the efforts of
the tugboats. The buildings containing the
electric power plant, engine ROOM boiler
room and refrigerating plant next west or
the slaughter house and the big hog and
sheep abattoir and fat rendering house
were destroyed. A number OF pens and
Nad a
Ing 20 the statements OF employees at the
yards no live stock was burned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
AMERICAN CONSUL TO WATCH.
Instructed to Observe Efforts to Arrest
Missionary Murderers.

CONSTA NTINOPLE. November 15.-The
American consul at kharput, DR.. Thomas
II. Norton, has been instructed to proceed
to the Turco-Persian frontier and watch the
opera lions of the Turkish and Persian au-
thorties who have undertaken to arrest
the Kurdish murderers of the American
missionary, Rev. b. W. Labaree who was
killed in April last.
Despite the porte's repeated promise to the
American legation not to permit vendors of
Bibles of the American Bible Society to be
molested. the local authorities at Angora.
Trebizond and Ordu still detain vendors
have seized their Bibles and threaten to ar
rest any one attempting to sell them. The
legation therefore has addressed more
Imperative note to the porte calling atten-
ton to this noncompliance with instruc-
lions which the legation had been as
sured had been given to surrender the
Bibles and not interfere with the work of
the Bible house and demanding a prompt
settlement. failing which the matter would
be referred to Washington.
The efforts made to obtain permission for
a resumption Of the excavations of DIR. r.
5. Banks. director of the University of Chi
cago expedition of eXcavatOrs. at Bismaya,
have thus far proved unsuccessful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
HIS TITLE PERPETUAL.
! Commissioners Without Power to Re-
move Inspector Of Steam Boilers.

The inspector of steam boilers holds his
Office without any limitation as to term.
and the District Commissioners have no
power to remove him. This is the sub
stance Of an opinion submitted to the
Commissioners by Corporation Counsel A.
B. Duvall Mr.. Duval1 also submitted an
opinion relative to the term of Office Of the
inspector Of gas and meters. In which he
holds that the latter officer may be re-
moved at the will of the Commissioners.
With reference to the inspector of steam
boilers, whose appointment was made in
definitely as to term, Mr.. Duvall says that
the act of the late legislative assembly
fixing two years as the term of this office
has been repealed by later acts establish
ing new form Of government In the Dis
trfct, and that the inspector holds his
Office without any Limitation Of term. and
Is not subject to the power OF the Com
missioners to remove him.
In the case Of the inspector of gas and
meters the corporation counsel holds that
the present inspector. who was appointed
by the President previous to the act of
March 3, 1903 which vested in the Dis
trict Commissioners the right Of appoint
ment to this Office, Is continuing in his
Office under the presidential commission.
Mr. Duvall holds that the provision in the
act referred to did not operate to revoke
the outstanding presidential commission,
but conferred upon the Commissioners
the authority at their pleasure to appoint
an Inspector of gas and meters. and that
the exercise of such power would operate
to remove the present inspector.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
Brentano's New Location,

Brentanos book store, which is at pres
ent located at the corner of Pennsylvania
avenue and 18th street northwest, and
which has been a landmark Of the city's
business section for many years, will move
into its new building, corner of 18th and
F streets northwest. about December 1
next. When the plans of the manager,
Mr. William w Norman, are carried into
effect, the new store will be one of the
handsomest business houses in the city.
1t is the intention of the management to
make 1T a fit companion for Brentano's
famous book stores of New York and
Paris. The present stock is being cleared
out at bargain sales, and arrangements
are being made to fit the store on F street
with a line Of books that will be up-to-date
in every particular. Brentano's has oc-
cupied the present store for the past
twenty-five years. The building at 18th
and F streets Is being completed by Judge
Strong and will be leased for the store.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
FIRE DESTROYS BARN.
Destructive Blaze on Stock Farm Near
KenSington

special Correspondence of The Evening Star
KENSINGTON, Md, November Is. 1904.
fire occurred last night at o'clock on
the Highland stock farm, adjoining Ken
sington on the south, which resulted in the
total destruction Of one of the largest barns
in this vicinity. At the time the fire occurred
MI John J. Wire, the proprietor Of the
farm and his family had retired and it
was not until the flames had gained con-
siderable Roadway that they were awaken
ed 1t was then only possible for them and
their neighbors to throw open the great
doors and release the horses fsom the burn
ing barn. Inside of an hour the structure
was reduced to ashes
The wind fortunately was from the west
driving the flames from a number of other
large outbuildings and the dwelling house
on the farm. the property of Mrs. Alfred
Ray now residing with her son, DIR. An
thony Ray, at Tenleytown.
The barn was said to have contained
forty head of horses, mostly boarded stock
and all of these but four were released.
The four, being frightened, refused to leave
their stalls and were burned to death. Two
colts. said to have been released, are miss
ing.
Further loss in the fire was about fifty
tons of hay and four tons of oats. which.
with the barn, were said to be fully in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
FRAUD ORDER ISSUED.
Action Taken Regarding Several
Montana Enterprises.

Fraud orders were today issued against
several concerns, operating under the same
general proprietorsfip. at Great rams
M,nt. They were tie Montana Corpora
tive Ranch Co. the Manchester WOODEN
Mil Co. the Montana Cooperative BANK
and Sam II. Wood.
The alleged capitalization OF these con-
G, rms was s1O.UO,OOO. and stock was soio
ON the supposition that certain develop
n ents would be made in the country Where
they operated. The Post Office Department
found that the prCspectuses OF the COM
uanIes were of fraudulent nature, anu
that promises were not kept. ,. ..s.-.,
They are alleged to have falsihed state
n Ell Is regarding the quantity and Vaiue oI
their lands and other properties, to nave
falsified their reports. and to have mace
many other misleading statements. IL
So ems that considerable business had been
done by the companies prior to their &C
items being called to the attention OF the
ne stall authorities. many complaints having
been received at the department regarding
I cir operations.
TIE assistant attorney general therefore
signed an order forbidding all postmasters
to deliver mail to any of the concerns
named and to. when such was possible. re-
turn letters to senders. The order went
into immediate effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
DIR. c. E. D. LORD DISMISSED.
Marine Hospital Service Officer Sued
for Breach of Promise.

The Secretary of the Treasury has dis
missed DIR. Charles (. d. Lord. surgeon
in the marine hospital service, who has re-
Gently been stationed at Ellis Island. n. \.
Lord was sued in New York yesterday Tor
breach of promise by a woman known as
Mrs Fanny Fohs of San Francisco. with
whom the surgeon is said to have been Nv
ing. Lord has wife and two children
living in York, Me. The press dispatches
spoke of a naval officer named Lord beng
involved but there is no such officer.
Mrs Fohs came Into public prominence
about a year ago when she was the cause
of the court-martial proceedings against
lieut. Haines of the revenue cutter service
at Port Townsend, Wash. The charges
against Haines were similar to those
against Dr. Lord. although Haines was not
a married man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
AWARD NOT MADE TODAY.
Probable Delay in Selecting Design for
Police Court Building.

No award of the prize I'm the architects
competition for the new Police Court build
Ing was made by the Commissioners today,
and 1t was learned this afternoon, the de-
cision will likely be deferred for several
days. Commissioner Biddle proposes to go
to New York this evening to inspect num-
Der of buildings in connection with the Sc
lection of stone for the new District build
ing. and while there will also examine the
police court structures of the metropolis
and inquire into the subject of materials
IN connection with the proposed new Po-
lice Court building ''-
1t is understood the Commissioners ere
considering four or five designs and that
mus far they have been unable to decide
upon any one plan as the best 1t is stated
tnat none of the plans can, be executed
WITHIN the amount of funds to be made
available. $1,000 and the plans will have
70 be changed so to bring the cost of
the construction within that amount.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
Contract Practically Awarded.

The Harlan & Hollingsworth Company
of Wilmington. Del. has been practically
selected to build the new flreboat for the
District for the protection of the water
front, at cost of about $4,000. Commits
sioner mcfarland was informed today by
a representative Of that firm that the re-
organization committee of the United
States Shipbuildtng CompanyD which
some time ago purchased the Harlan &
Hollingsworth plant, has also bought the
stock of the company, but that the GER
tificate of sale will not be given until the
court confirms the sale, the company be-
ing in the hands of receiver.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
DEPARTED FOR COLON.
Members of Congressional Committees
Have Gone to the Isthmus.

Quartermaster General Humphrey Is in
formed that the army transport Summer
left New York yesterday afternoon, on
schedule time. despite the high seas result
Ing from Sundays blizzard, bound for
Cu;ou with the members of the congress
s-,u,I committees dealing with isthmian
affairs. The party numbered forty-two
persons and was headed by Representative
Hepburn of Iowa. who has been prominent
Is identified with legislation affecting the
is hmian canal. Capt. Henry G. Cole OF the
sustenance department. stationed at New
York. has charge of the transportation anu
subsistence affairs of the party.
IL Is planned that the party sha!i osfO.o
ON the canal and conditions gensraiiy VI
tie canal strip and that the party shaI re-
turn 10 this city about the time or the meet
ing of Congress. ON the 1th pIOxlno.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Sterling B. Little. who has been con-
nected with the literary bureau of the
national republican committee at l Madison
avenue. New York city. has returned to his
home, 1911 street northwest
Messrs. Robert l.. Stevens IT. and j.
Page Strong have returned to their homes
in Baltimore after brief visit with friends
in this city
Rear Admiral Charles D. Sigsbee, COM
handing the Caribbean squadron of the
North Atlantic fleet is in this city for
few days.
Gen. Mackenzie, chief of engineers, has
returned to the city from visit of inspec-
Mississippi -r.s'--.-.-'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
To Condemn Property.

Messrs. George W. Moss. Frank B. Met
zerott, James w. Radcliffe, Thomas p. Ste
phenson, Nicholas H. Shea, William p. Van
Wickle and James B. Mclaughlin were this
afternoon accepted as jury of appraisers
in the matter of the extension of Wyoming
avenue to Odd street west. Immediately
after being sworn the jurors proceeded to
view the property to be condemned. The
hearing of testimony will be In order at
o'clock next Friday afternoon at the city
hall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
The Pacific Squadron at Panama.

Rear Admiral Goodrich commanding the
Pacific squadron. has advised the Navy De-
partment of the arrival at Panama this
morning of the cruisers New York, Boston
and Marblehead and the gunboat Benning-
ton, their way to Puenta Arenas, near
the straits of Magellan. AT that port the
squadron will await the arrival of the
cruiser Chicago, which Is to succeed the
New York as flagship of the feet The. Chi
cago is now at Hampton Roads and will
start south in a day rtwo. On being re-
lieved the New York will proceed to New
York city and be fitted out for service on
the Atlantic coast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
Funeral of Henry Mcconvey.

Funeral services were held yesterday at
pm. at Arlington Cemetery over the re-
mains of Henry McConvey. who died at
his home near Falls Church, Va, Monday
evening. The services were conducted by
George G. Meade Post, No. g. Department
OF the Potomac. G.. A. r. The chaplain,
H. S. Stevens, delivered a touching eulogy
on the life of soldier.
Deceased was at one time a prominent
business man of this city. having conducted
a large grocery store on 7th street between
and streets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
Bids for Fire Hose.

Bids were opened at the District building
today for furnishing the District Are de-
partment with 5000 feet Of fire hose. The
lows:
York, 90 cents per foot less 5 per cent II
paid within sixty days: the Gutta Percha
and Rubber Manufacturing Company of
New York. 81 per foot; the Eureka Fire
Hose Company Of New Jersey, 90 cents per
foot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
To Command the PENNSYLVANIA.

Capt. T. c. Mclean. now captain of the
navy yard at League Island has been as
signed to additional duty as general in
spector of the armored cruiser Pennsyl-
vania. now nearing completion at the yard
of Cramp e. Sons Philadelphia. with a view
to his assuming command of that vessel
when she is placed in commission.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15

100 at 25 at % 81 at 25. 100 at 25A. so at 2oA.
100 at 25A.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone, 10 at 30,
20 at 80.
Laflston Monotype, 20 at 1875, 10 at 1874 100
at 1874. 1 at 1874.
After call-washington Rwy. pfd;, so at 1914
80 at 10 so at 20, so at 20. so at 1875.
Washington Rwy CON-. 100 at 25A so at 26
% at 26.
Washington Gas. % at 59G.
Capital Traction, at 1874, ! at 1871. 10 at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
Arguments in Webb Case.

The summing-up arguments of counsel to
the jury I'm the case of George Webb, coll
ored indicted for manslaughter as an out
come OF the death of Frences Monroe. July
10 last, were concluded late this afternoon
In Criminal Court No. 2. Justice Goulds
that a verdict will be rendered before to-
night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
Fatal Railway Accident.

BROWNVILLE. Pa. November 15.-A
shifting engine on the Pittsburg. Virginia
and Charleston railroad ran into an open
switch and was derailed today. George Will
Hams. engineer was instantly knlled, Sam
uel Davidson, fireman. fatally injured and
George Love, brakeman. seriously hurt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales.-Regular call, IL O'Clock noon-wa Washington
Street Rwy; A., 81 600 at sS%. e GOO at sss.
1900 at ssA, $1,000 at s5s. $4,000 at s5h.
II 600 at 85%.
Capital Traction. ~ at 1s7 10 at 1877, 20 at
137H I at 1874 so at 1917, at 1873, 50 at 137%.
20 at 1874. 70 at 1874 20 at 18TH, 20 at iS7z. 20
at 18TH.
Washington Rwy. pfd.. 10 at TIN, g. at 7eN..
Washington Rwy. cem.. 100 at 2454, 100 Ut IN !
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
Building Permits Issued.

The following building permits were is
sued today:
To Alfred Christensen, two-story frame
dwelling, 2029 Franklin street northeast;
cost, 81 100
To Thomas G.. Steward two-story attic
and cellar frame dwelling, east side of 18th
street extended; cost, 5000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
Death of w. N. n. Mack.

VIM. n. II. Mack. a retired brewer died
at his residence, 464 n street southwest.
last night. aged eighty-four years. Mr..
Mack had long been a resident of Wash
ington and was a prominent member of the
l. O. .. f.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
The Time Ball Fails to Drop.

Sundays storm blew over number OF
poles carrying wires between the obser-
vatory and the State, War and Navy De-
partment building. since which time there
has been no noonday electric current to
either drop the time ball or to correct ths
clocks in the big granite building
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

Trading on the local stock exchange as
sumed lively aspect today. Stocks and
bonds of the local street railway companies
came to the fore In active demand and for
awhile the prices asked and offered changed
with the rapidtty OF Kaleidoscope. Both
the stocks and bonds were firm and ad-,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
Held Under Advisement.

The appeal of Private Proctor of the police
force detailed to the health office. against
the ruling of the trial board which fined
him 500 for improperly arresting a youth
named Chewing was heard by the Commits
sioners today. Proctor was represented by
Attorney A. 8. Worthington. and Attorney
Kenyon appeared for young Chewing.
The Commissioners did not decide the
matter today. but took 1t under considera-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
To Celebrate Jubilee.

Arrangements are being made by the
president of Georgetown College and the
oldest sodality in the United States to cele-
brate the golden jubilee of the pr0clama-
ton Of the dogma of the Immaculate Con-
ception Thursday, December 8, at George
town University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
Baltimore Markets.
Special Dispatch toiFhe Evening Star

Special Dispatch toihhe Evening Star.
BALTIMORE. Nd, November 1s.-FIouR-
Quiet unchanged; receiptso7 Ola barrels; exports.
II barrels. q. arr
11sM; November. ffssiis. pe eeesnr' s sS
53oaas , i1s1aaIioa5; steamer No red. 1osa
5eeeipts ss2 SashsM southern by sample.
CoRN-Ea:ier;- sps; new. e5o4 year. 14A; jan
uary. b2; February, ~; March, 50: steamer mixed,
new southern whites corn, Sea5s; new southern
oATs-Firmer~No 2 white, IS. sales: No. 2
mixed. 3311a34; receipts, 1856 bushels "
RYE-Duil uptown, No, western. 80; receipts.
3,0S1 bushels.
HAY-Steady change.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Steady on change
BUTTER-Firm fancy imitation I9s20. fancy
creamery, 20; fancy iadle. 16a17; store packed.
14a15
EGGS-Firm II.
11h; small, 1I%a12.
SUGAR. inn; coarse sranulated $50; nne, $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
Mccormick at Hot Springs,

HOT SPRINGS, November 15-Robert s.
Mccormick. United States ambassador to
Russia. accompanied by Mrs. Mccormick,
arrived here today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
Aoueduct Races TODAY

AQUEDUCT. L. L., November I5.-First
race. all ages. handicap: six and a half fur
longs-Rapid Water. 6 to 4 and to 1. first:
Old England. to 5, place, second; Missing
' MI third. Time Fl As.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
Chicago Student at Moscow.

MOSCOW. November ia son of Rec
tor Gardner of the Chicago University has
matriculated as a student OF the Moscow
University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15

Cor the money in the treasury, will make
careful special examination.
M Roberts attributes the suicide to
, -5s?dency due TO i'll health and to- moth
ing else
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
y u V.l-I
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. sHibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers, 1419 FTstreet. members New
York stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board Of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15
Downtown Temperature.

The Temperature registered today by Az
fieck.s standard thermometer was as fol-
lows: Am, -; u noon. s.; 2 pm. 90.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-11-15

yanced in the quotations by fractions until
no further trades could be made.