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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets.
Baltimore Markets.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, January 7.|FLOUR-Firm,
unchanged; receipts H. 166 barrels; EXPORTS 5S207
barrels.
WHEAr-Dull; spot, ssxas9. s9N a9o: January.
ssNeSe; February. 90a9oH; May. 9oE; steamer
No. red, 801saSO%; receipts. SO, 4(6 bushels.
CORN--Quiet; spot. 50a50M; January, 50a50M
February, 50Aa50k; March, 50Hs50H; steamer
mixed sa4SX receipts. 81 501 bushels; exports.
SSH bushels; southern white corn, 44a61; south
ern yellow corn, 44a51.
OATSEFirm No. white, 48ha44; No, mixed,
41s41h; receipts, o. 1872 bushels.
RYE-Firm; No. 2 in elevator. 90: up town, 64a
IS; No. western in elevator, 81: up town. 81
bid; receipts, 2,93S bushels.
HAY-Firmer: No. 1 timothy, $11. 50a$16 90; No.
1 clover mixed, $13. 0Oa$18.5O.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Parcel room firmly held.
steamers quiet unchanged
BUTTER-S Steady; fancy imitation. 1920: fancy
creamery. Is; fancy iadis I6a18; store packed,
i09l7.
EGGS-Steady; IS.
cHEESE-Steady; 1arge, Hall Y; medium, liza
IN; small l1Ea12.
JGGAR-Steady; fine, 4.68A.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES..

The House of Representatives was in ses-
sion but twelve minutes today. Mr.. Hem
enway. chairman of the committee on ap-
preparations. obtained unanimous consent
that one hour be devoted at the opening
of tomorrow's session to the consideration
of a bill amending the act appropriating
100000 for the eradication of foot-and-
mouth disease among cattle, so as to make
s25O.0O0 of that amount available to meet
the emergency caused by the Mexican boil
weevil. The bill was favorably reported
today.
At 1912 pm. the House adjourned until
tomorrow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07

halls In Chicago was today rescinded as to
the Coliseum, the building department find
ing upon further investigation. that the
building was entirely safe and was fully
complying with all requirements.
The violation charged against the Coll
scum was purely technical. and 1t was no
sooner made than the matter was in
vestigtaed by Graeme Stewart. national
committeeman from Illinois, and Senator
Hanna. who was In town yesterday. Their
investigation over. both gentlemen express
ed the opinion that there was no safer
building in the world. Statements to this
effect were made by Mr.. Hanna and Mr..
Stewart, and their publication authorized.
Mr. Stewart said
al feel great personal responsibility in
the matter and If the Coliseum is not a
safe building for the convention. then there
is no such building In the country"
Senator Hanna said: THE convention will
be held in Chicago planned The Coli
scum is one of the finest structures have
ever seen In its provisions for safeguarding
life.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
Shaw's OIL Lands.

Secretary Shaw has returned to Wash
ington from a trip to the west. This trip
was not in connection. 1t is understood,
with the reported discovery OF Oil on prop
erty belonging to Secretary Shaw near
Beaumont, Texas. It has been known for
some time that there was oil on the prop
erty, and apparently a great deal Of it, but
Secretary Shaw has taken no steps. 1t Is
said. to develop the property, for which he
has at different times had q number OF
offers. The property Is only ten miles from
Beaumont and In a region that Is believed
to be full of oil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
sixto Lopez Sails for Japan.

HONOLULU. January 7.-Sixto Lopez.
the well-known Filipino. has sailed for
Japan. via Manila. on the steamer Nippon
Maru. In an interview before his depar-
ture he said that he believed that the Fill
pinos will ultimately get Justice, but he was
unable to say in what form. While here
he visited various plantations, studying the
methods used In the production of sugar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
Today's Government Receipts.
Washington Stock Exchange.

Ssles-Regular call, IL o'clock acknowledgment
Gas cert, $500 at lis, $500 at lis.
Capital Traction, o at 1924.
National Safe Deposit, 10 at 1925, 10 at 152,
10 at 152.
Bank of Washington 10 at 455.
Riggs Fire Insurance. % ut 81.
Washington Gas 100 at 5Tst, 100 at 57A 100 at
OH. 100 at 57ls. 100 SIX. % at 57tz, 100 as
SIN.
After call-washington Gas cert 800 at 1lb
$40 at 1I5, 81 900 at 115, 81 900 lis, 81 900
lis, 81 900 at 114S.
Washington Gas, 100 at 57i5 % at sly. % at
o71k IS at 57h, % at 57H.
Washington Railway and Electric Is, 81 900 Rt
1874, $1,000 at 1871, $500 at 74ls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
PLEADS NOT GUILTY.
Arraignment bf James M. A. Watson
on Charge Of Embezzlement

James NJ. A. Watson, indicted for en-
bezzlement from the District of Columbia.
was arraigned today before Justice Pritch-
ard. in Criminal Court No. 1. He entered
a plea of not guilty to each Of the three
true bills reported against him. Only one
Of the indictments was read to Watson. the
reading of the other two being waived.
Attorney Stuart Mcnamara of counsel for
Watson. who represented him in court to-
day. reserved the privilege of withdrawing
the pleas of not guilty and demurrinS to
the indictments. The date for the trial has
not yet been decided on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07

way from Manila to San Francisco. Among
the passengers II Lieut.. Frank Halford of
the marine corps. who is returning to the
United States after a stay OF nearly three
years in the Philippines. Lieut.. Halford
was one Of the officers who accompanied
Major Waller across the Island Of Samar.
In December. 1901, and January, 1902. and
1t was owing to his pluck and endurance
that the party which he accompanied was
able to accomplish the trip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
immigration to Cape Colony Discour
aged.

NEW YORK. January Sir Percy San
derson, the British consul general, gave
out the following today:
Information has been received to the
effect that the government of Cape Colony
DESIRE owing to the present condition OF
trade in the colony and throughout South
Africa. to discourage the further immigra-
ton of persons without ample means or
prospect of immediate employment. Num-
bers of skilled artisans and others have
been thrown out of work, and fresh arrivals
accentuate the position"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
Damage Suit on Trial

Hearing was begun today In Circuit Court
No. of the case of William A. Meioy
against the Washington Loan and Trust
Company. Mr.. Meioy seeks to recover
10000 damages for the alleged destruction
Of certain valuable papers, including the
testimony In a divorce suit, by the janitor
OF an office building in which Mr. Meloy
had an Office several years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
NEW PRESIDENT OF THE o. P.
E. n. Hartman Succeeds Horace G..
Burt in Office.

NEW YORK, January 7.-E. H. Hartman
was today elected president of the Union
Pacific Railway Company.
The resignation of Horace G. Burt as
president was first accepted, and the cleo
ton of Mr.. Hartman Immediately followed,
after which the directors adjourned, no
other business being considered. There Is
reason to believe that Harrimans ac-
ceptance of the presidency is only tempo
rary. Meetings of the various Hartman
syndicate roads Were also held today but
they were said to be of routine and I'M
important character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07

A turn was noticeable in Greene Consoli-
dated Copper: the slight increase OF u oc-
curing In the quotation In this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
Gov. Bates Inaugurated.

BOSTON, January THE Inauguration
Of John L. Bates Of Boston for a second
term az governor Of Massachusetts took
place at the state house today before a
Joint convention Of both branches of the
legislature. as well az large gathering of
state and city officials military and naval
officers and citizens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
Object Of Fireprooding.
From the New YORK Evening worid.

From tho New York Evening World
The thing that ought to be branded into
the mind Of every theatrical designer IL
that the chief object of flreproof1ng the.
alter IL not to protect the building, but tQ
save the people in 1t. An audience would
be safer in wooden building with nom
coinbustible fittings than in q iireprooa
building with infiammable fittings. A stage
filed with light wooden and muslin droDa
soaked In oil is as dangerous as powder
magazine. It is easy to subject every NJ
Of scenery used In theater TO q firepr004
ing process that would make any such or
lannity as that at Chicago impossfbIe, ev<n
IL stage hands should be careless and e.
besfos curtains should stick.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
DOMINICAN BLOCKADE
b1 III.
No Triaihg Attempts Will
BeRespected.
.ar - I:
MINISTER POWELL ACTS
PROTECTS AMERtcAN BOAT WITH
MEN FROM rte NEWPORT.
Tells the San Domingo President That
American Property Must
Be Made Safe.

Mr.. Powell. minister to San Domingo, has
cabled the State Department from that city
that the government at that particular
place has decreed a blockade Of all OF the
ports of the republic except San Domingo
ITSELF the capital It had further given
notice that this blockade had been MAN.
tanned with sailing vessels carrying one
gun each and firing solid shot. The block
ade will apply to vessels from the West
Indies leaving more than twenty days from
date and to vessels Of the United States
fcrty-1ve days from date.
The State Department will allow the
United States minister and the command
ers of the United States warships in Do
minican waters to determine the sufaciency
of the proposed blockade 1t is improbable
that such trifiing attempt at blockade
will be recognized by the naval authorities
and allowed to interfere with commerce.
Minister Powell Promptly Acts.
A dispatch from; Santo Domingo dated
January says: =
The tug Ana, the property of an estate
at San Isidro, was prevented by the revolt
tionists from reaching the estate, and the
owners applied for protection to United
States Minister Powell. The latter Informed
the government officials that II they could
not protect the Ana he would. Commander
Mertz of the United States gunboat New
port furnished an armed convoy for the
Ana, equipped with a field gun The two
boats were ready to leave when the govern
ment endeavored to prevent their departure.
Minister Powell promptly directed that
the boats should proceed. and said that he
and Commander Mertz would accept all re-
sponsibilty for their action. Later Minister
Powell and Commander Mertz waited upon
the president and told him that If his gov
eminent could not project American prop
.erty. the Newport could and would. The
Ana carried $4,000, which the revolution
lists hoped to capture.
Will Protect Our Interests.
With firm hand the Washington gov
eminent from now on will protect American
life and property ia the Island Of San Do
mingo.
1t is said that the, administration has as
yet adopted NO, permanent policy for the
conduct OF affairs N San Domingo beyond
that which 1t always has pursued OF pro-
tecting American life and property The
statement Is authorized that the conduct Of
Commander Dillingham; Of the Detroit,
while following only general instructions, IL
entirely Endorsed, and approved by the gov
eminent. and it]is believed that his ham
ding OF the situation will have a powerful
influence toward the restoration Of order in
the island. It, can be announced that the
Washington government earnestly hopes
that order will come out Of chaos in the
island and firm government established
under which Americans and other foreign
ers will receive adequate protection.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
Personal Mention.

Capt. Charles r. Menoher Of the general
staff. who has been Ill for the past month.
Is again able to be at his desk In the mill
tary information division. War Department.
Mrs. Menoher. who has also been i'll for the
past two weeks. IL still confined to her bed
Mr.. William Wolhey Of 1909 X street
northwest has returned from Cleveland.
where he went several days ago to attend
the funeral of his mother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
Bill for Naval Cadets.

Representative Lacey of Iowa has intro
duced In tile House a bill authorizing the
Secretary Of the Navy, In his discretion.
to restore to the Naval Academy and the
naval service the three midshipmen Of the
first class from Ohio. Wisconsin and Iowa,
who were dismissed on November 8 last
for hazing. II restored they are TO be as
signed to the class next below that from
which they were dismissed. The measure
has been referred to tho committee on naval
affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
Prospects of the English Liberals.

LONDON, January THE impending re-
turn to the liberal party OF the Duke Of
Devonshire. who. October 5 last resigned
the office of lord president of the council, is
announced by the Pail Mall Gazette. which
understands that the duke and Lord Rose
berry have agreed to bury the political
Ratchet and amalgamate their interests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
Passed Marine Corps Examination.

It is announced at the Navy Department
that the following named persons have
passed the prescribed professional and
physical examinations for entrance into the
United States marine corps, in the follow
ing order: w. P. Upshur. L. p. Pinkston.
A. p. Crist. w. E. Parker. w. N. Small.
X. L. Bigler, r. B. Farquharson, c. r. San
derson w. N. Hill, B. 8. Berry, R. B. Put
nam and B. A. Lewis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07

Responsible for Fire at Des Moines.
DES MONIES. Iowa. January III Fra
zee, an electric worker. has been found re-
sponsible for the IRE at the state capitol
He dropped q lighted candle near the local.
ity where the blaze was first discovered.
He will not be prosecuted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07

Strikers Arrested at Batavia, Ill.
CHICAGO. January IA dispatch to the
Tribune from Aurora, ILL.,. says:
Because Of the riots at Batavia, as re-
suit OF strikes in the different factories
there fifty strikers have been arrested.
The cases are set for hearing next Wednes-
daY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
HIGHER SALARIES ASKED.
Acting Secretary Loomis Wants Con
suls' Pay Increased.

BUIS 1Ay 1UcIV21eU.
The Secretary Of the Treasury today
transmitted to the House a communication
from Acting Secretary OF State LOOMS.
recommending that the salary of the United
States consul at Hull, England. be raised
to $500, and at Teneriffe, Canary Islands.
to $1,000. an increase Of $500 at each post.
It il further recommended that the allow
ance for clerk hire at the consular post at
London. referred to as "the busiest Office
In the SERVICE" be Increased to $4,000. and
at Reichenberg Austria. increased to $500.
An appropriate of 500 is asked to de-
fray this natioH share In improving the
cemetery at Tia gier, Morocco. donated to
foreigners by tt b sultan Of Morocco
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
Movements Of Naval Vessels.

Tho Navy Department has been informed
Of the arrival Of the Osceola at Guantana-
mo and the San Francisco at Alexandria
The torpedo boat fotilla. consisting OF the
torpedo boat destroyers Decatur. Balm
bridge. Dale, Barry and Chauncey and tho
cruiser Buffalo, which IS acting AZ convoy,
left San Juan yesterday for Teueriffs,
Canary Islands.
The Sterling and the Potomac have left
San Juan for Culebra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
Snow at Norfolk, Va.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK. Va, January 7.-Snow began
falling here this morning and the storm
continues. The deepest snow for several
winters is promised.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

Two recently elected members of the local
stock exchange attended a meeting Tor the
frst time today. Ons was Daniel Fraser,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
WILL POSTPONE TARIFF ACTION.
The Proposed Adjournment Of Cuban
Congress.

Mr.. Sleeper, United States charge at Ha-
yana, in cablegram to the State Depart
ment. reports that the Cuban house of rep
resentatives has voted to adjourn today to
March 2. The motion awaits the concur
renee Of the senate. which will consider it
today. Mr.. Sleeper confirms the press re-
port that President Estrada-Palma has We
toed the lottery bill.
The adjournment will. It is believed, in
definitely postpone action on the pending
Cuban tariff bill. several schedules of which
have been the subject OF energetic repre-
sensations to the State Department by
American exporters. who assert that they
are discriminatory against the United
States. Mr. Sleeper already has been In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co., bankers
and brokers. 1910 F ST., members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07

Washington Gas was traded moro freely
than any other security. Considerable over
800 shares were sold at SIN, 57ss and SIN.
Many other offers and bids were made that
did not result in sales, but showed the gen.
eral disposition to do business In this line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
SUMMONS SERVED ON HEATH.
Former Assistant Postmaster Genera
Starts Hero This Evening.

0CA1V0 1o1V AH16 0VozkN8s
SALT LAKE CITY. Utah. January IA
summons In the case Of the government
against former Superintendent Of Rural
Free Delivery .Machen was served on for
mer Assistant Postmaster General Perry 8.
Heath today by United States Marshal Hey
wood.
Mr.. Heath arrived at his home from
Denver last night. He was told imme-
diately of the reports that subpoenas had
been issued for him, and this morning pre-
scented himself at the marshars Office and
asked that the papers be served. Mr.. Heath
will leave for Washington this evening to
give testimony in the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07

TO Report to Retiring Board.
Maj. Warren H. Cowles. 24th Infantry.
has been ordered to report to q retiring
board convened at st. Paul. Mimi. for ex-
animation as to his fitness for active serv-
ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
Crum's Confirmation Favored.

Senator Frye today placed before the
Senate resolution adopted by the Afro
American Council favoring the confirmation
Of the nomination OF Collector Crum Of
Charleston, s.. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07

vice president Of the Central National Bank.
who was elected about two weeks ago. but
had been unable to attend before on &C
count Of illness, and the other was r. II.
Lynn cashier OF the American National
Bank. Mr.. Lynn was elected yesterday.
There were a number OF sales Of Wash
ington Street Railway today at and near
"A: 70 was bid for any part OF 1000 A
thousand were offered at 73h, but found no
purchaser.
The bids of 1O6 for five shares of Colonial,
and of par for ten shares were repeated
today. but there was no sale.
Washington Gas was traded more freely
than any other security. Considerable over
800 shares were sold at 57%, 57Ss and SIN.
Many other offers and bids were made that
did not result in sales, but showed the gen.
eral disposition to do business In this line
A turn was noticeable In Greene Consoli-
dated Copper: the slight increase Of " oc-
curing In the quotation In this city.
Although there was some active bidding
and onering In the case of Mergenthaler
Linotype no business was transacted until
after the regular call OF the stocks on the
list. After call there was one sale at I75ts.
Bids were made for Citizens National
BANK, with no resulting sales. National
SAFE Deposit came In for several salss.
There is not much of the latter on the mar
ket and no trading has been accomplished
for several days.
The price of Bank of Washington was
pushed UP to 455. at which sale was
effected. The highest bid after this sale
was 452. which was IL more than the quo
tation OF yesterday.
The brokers also bid Riggs Bank stock up
ten points. but no sales were made few
were offered at $50.
Today's Government Receipts.
National bank notes received today for
redemption. $l.05e,020; government re-
ceipts from internal revenue. 1906; Gus
toms, SOL .0Gi; miscellaneous, SIS, ex-
penditures, I,S30.OoO. Available cash bal
ance, $227 SAT ,S77. So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
DEATH OF PARKE GOODWIN.
Veteran Newspaper Editor Passe.
Away In New York.

NEW YORK, January 7.-Parke> Goodwin
from 1887 to 1858 editor of the New York
Evening Post, of which he again became
editor few years later, and we'll known
as editor and author of several books died
today In this city. aged Lightweight years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07
President Clark at Honolulu.

HONOLULU, January TT. q. Clark.
president OF the Society Of Christian En-
deavor, arrived here on the steamer Sierra
on his tour Of the world He was given q
warm reception at the wharf,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07

Bids were made for Citizens National
Bank, with no resulting sales. National
Safe Deposit came In for several saiss.
There is not much of the latter on the mar
ket and no trading has been accomplished
for several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07

Although there was some active bidding
and offering in the case of Mergenthaler
Linotype no business was transacted until
after the regular call OF the stocks on the
list. After call there was one sale at 175es.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07

The price of Bank of Washington was
pushed UP to 455, at which one sale was
effected. The highest bid after this sale
was 452 which was IL more than the quo
tation of yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-07

The brokers also bid Riggs Bank stock up
ten points. but no sales were made. A few
were offered at $50.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-09-24
FIRE AT MILL HAVEN
DID LITTLE DAMAGE.
shavings Room and Roof of Boiler
House DESTROYED by Fire.

Shavings Room and Roof of Boiler
House Destroyed by Fire.
Shortly afr II o'clock last night fire
was discovered in the shavings room,
directly opposite the boiler-house of
thd Mill-Haven Mills, west of the
city.
The fire had gained such Roadway
when discovered that it was imposs-
BILE to save the roofs and the wood
work of the two buildings, but besides
this, no further damage was done. An
alarm was telephoned into the city and
a company from fire headquarters re-
sponded and aided materially in
keeping the flames from spreading.
Just how the fire started is uncer-
tain. The Waterman had been to the
shavings room and the boiler house
only a few minutes before the fire
was noticed. He was looking for the
fireman and, not finding him there,
turned down toward the river. With
in twenty minutes the roof was in
flames and the interior of the shaVings
room, which was filled with light pine
shaving, was in a blaze.
The negroes who occupy the
quarters surrounding the big mills
turned out at once and began fighting
the flames. Within a comparatively
short time after the alarm had been
sounded, the firemen were on the
scene and the flames were easily kept
from spreading to the more important
buildings. The damage was estimated
at 500, covered by insurance.