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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
The Search for Pill stuffs.
FROM LesIie's Monthly.

For the things that go into the 4.oOO.o0o.-
600 pills that Detroit produces every year
the whole world is secured. The hunt for
herbs and banks Is as unceasing as that for
gold. and is no less exciting. Savage lands
are explored. The widest jungles and
waterless deserts are overcome In the
search. The costliest OF expeditions are
formed that American pill-eaters may rot
starve, and all sorts of dangers and hard
ships are encountered. Fishing fleets are
chartered in the northern seas by great
Detroit pharmaceutical institutions. and for
several months in each year scour the
ocean for fish that contain valuable oils
In this search for new drugs. costly ex-
petitions have been htted out by pil-mak-
ing firms which have penetrated some OF
the widest and most impenetrabie coun-
tries In the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The chaplain of the House today at the
opening OF the session prayed for comfort
for the grief-stricken family of ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland.
The bill amending the act appropriating
money for the eradication of the foot-and-
mouth disease among cattle, so as to make
available the sum of $3.50, 600 to meet the
emergency caused by the Mexican boil
weevil. was taken up for consideration.
Mr.. Burleson (Tex) explained that the
bill simply diverted money heretofore APP
make new appropriation. He urged the
Importance of the passage of the bill to the
cotton-growing sections. giving the history
OF boil weevil and what 1t has done.
Mr.. Gillette (Mass) called attention to
another insect-the gypsy moth-which had
been brought to New England, and which,
he said, was equally dangerous and should
receive attention with view to Its extermi-
nation. ssnes
Mr.. Robinson (Ark.) spoke for the bill
Mr.. Slayden tTex). in urging Its passage.
said he hoped the bill would not be jeop-
ardized by amendment
Mr.. Gardner (Mich.) said he believed It
would be establishing q bad precedent to
pass the bill. -
Mr.. Giilett (Massl offered an amendment
for an additional appropriation of $2500O0
for the eradication of the Egyptian moth
Mr.. Wadsworth made the point of order
that this was not germane, as II was
new appropriation
In arguing against the point OF order Mr.
Giilett said the meaning Of the word ger
name" was related" He would have to
leave the question as to whether the Mexi-
can boil weevil was relative of the Egyp-
tian moth to the scientific knowledge of the
Speaker.
The Bill Passed.
The Speaker sustained the point of order
against the amendment. and the bill awas
passed without division. It provides that
the sum made available may be expended
by the Secretary OF Agriculture In such
manner as he shall deem best, In CO opera
ton with state experiment stations ana
practical cotton growers II the, Secretary
OF Agriculture shall deem II advisable 10
meet the emergency caused by the ravages
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
Civilization of Africa.
From London Truth.

II.
I was forcfbly struck the other day by
the extent to which darkest Africa Is being
opened up. Looking through the Illustrated
program of the AnSlo-American Nile
Steamer and Hotel Company see that you
cannot only travel in luxurious style all
the way to Khartoum. but you can go on
by steamer up the White Nile to Condo
k O, the most northerly post of the Uganda
protectorate-a journey of over thousand
miles through an absolutely uncviliZed
country and one which Europeans have
only penetrated within the last few years.
This is really wilder, though probably am
easier tour than the trip from Mombasa
up the Uganda railway Boats are making
the excursion in January. February and
March AS for Egypt itself, the fine boats
of the Anglo-American company have
made the trip as easy and comfortable as
a run to Monte Carlo by the train de luxe,
perhaps more so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets
baltimore Markets.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE Nd, January 6-FLOUR-Firm
unchangeds receipts, lisa barrels; EXPORTS 4,T76
barrels.
wHEAT-Dulls spot contract, 8SAaSsls: spot No.
2 red western. SsNas9; January. SS.saSsls; Febru.
sry. sSsXassz; Msrch-May; ooas steamer No.
CoRN-steady; spot. 49Ma50; January. 49Isa50;
February. 50Ma50H; March. 5oha50ts; steamer
mixed. 46lxa4SA; receipts, so, lit bushels.
OATS-Strong and higher: No. white. 45. sales;
No. mixed. 41ha42; receipts, 7.115 bushels.
RYE-Firm; IN export. elevator. No. 2, 90; up
town, 64a65; No western In export elevator, 81 /;
uptown. Ct BID. receipts. 1880 bushels.
HAY-Firm. unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Dull unchanged.
BuTTER-Steady; fancy imitation l0s20; fancy
creamery, %; fancy lsdle, 1ea1S; store packed.
.ka11.
Realistically; So.
CHEESE STEADY; large, 11a1l11: medium, 11Es
I'M small. 1Ha12
SGGAR-Steady; fine, 4.66h.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
To Allow Another SITE.

Representative Minor OF Wisconsin today
introduced bill In the House amending
the act of March 3. 1903, authorizing the
erection and completion of new buildings
for the accommodation of the United
States Naval Hospital by striking out the
words Ito be erected on the ground be-
longing to the United States Naval Mu-
scum Of Hygiene" generally known az tho
old observatory grounds. In lieu OF the
words stricken out II is proposed to insert
the following: ITO be erected on such re-
tired and suit@5le grounds within the Dis
trfct 0f Columbia as the Secretary Of the
Navy may select therefor"
There has been considerable objection to
the location OF the hosptta. on the old OBJ
seryat0ry grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
RETAINS OF THALATToSARUS.
Valuable Find by Prof. Merriam of
California University

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, Janu-
airy S.-The Shasta county fossil beds that
have been SO prolific in the production of
the remains of prehistoric extinct animals
have yielded still another specimen to the
scientific world. and theological kingdom.
1t was discovered by John C. Merriam, pro-
fessor of paleontology at the University of
California. The animal appears to have
been of family entirely unknown to pale
ontologists, and has been named the thai
attosaruS.
1t Is huge lizard, and is estimated to
have been at least seven feet long. Orig
inally 1t was a shore form, but became af-
ter a long period marine animal Prof.
Merriam says the remains represent not
only new species, new family, and
new genus. but new order, statement
the Importance of which will be appre-
ciated by scientists as a very rare one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
BANK OFFICERS ARRESTED. .
Henry Lear and G. P. Brock Have
Hearing in Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. January S.-Henry
Lear and George p. Brock. president and
cashier respectively of the Doylestown,
Pa, National Bank at the time Of the sus-
pension of that institution. were arrested
today. charged with misapplying Its funds.
They were brought to this city from Doyles-
town. and given a hearing before United
States Commissioner Craig, and held In
81. 500 bail each for court.
The affidavit on which the men were ar
rested was sworn to by Bank Examiner
Edward p. Moxey. and states that Lear and
Brock each Incorporated about $4,000 of
the banks funds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
Economic Law is Law.
From the New York Press

Not only did those who indulge in spec
ulatiye excuses defy economic laws in try
ing to float hundreds on hundreds of mil
lions of worthless securities and to give
them value by market manipulation. but
others are still defying economic laws in
seeking to increase natural values by I'M
natural stimulation. such as curtailment
of product, control of market and arbitrary
regulation of price. We may take iron and
steel as an example. Combination control
of the industry could mark up. and did
mark up. prices higher than the value
measured and always fixed. except I'm cases
of urgency, by normal demand. But no
combination and no control of a market
can force the consumer to buy controlled
products at price which makes IL a risk
or loss to use them at such figures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
PREVENTED BoMBARDMENT.
Commander Dillingham's Good Work
at Puerta Plata.

This cablegram has been received at the
Navy Department from Commander Dill
bingham of the cruiser Detroit. dated Puerto
Plata. San Domingo. today's date:
Morales gunboats delivered ultimatum
and threatened bombardment OF Puerto
Plata after twenty-four hours notice With
concurrence of Capt. Robertson of English
cruiser Paiias. l made such representations
TO both sides that they have agreed. the one
not To lombard. and the other not to fire
ON ganboats. All fighting will be confined
to outside OF town In future. United States
interests secured Have small parties land
ed at Sosua and at consulate In Puerto
PLATA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
Ballaentine and Miller Acquitted.

MANILA, January 6-Ballantine ana
Miller, charged with conspiracy to defraud
the customs by furthering the illegal en-
try of an exempt class OF Chinese. have
both been acquitted in the customs court
of appeals before Judges Crossfield and
Roxas. w. D. Ballantine was an Inspector
of customs at the time of hts arrest for
the issuance of alleged fraudulent Chinese
certificates, and John T. Miller, implicated
with him, was former inspector OF immi-
grafton. .1ae,fl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
ANOTHER 1RoaUo1s VICTIM.
Miss Harriet Harbough Dies of In
juries Received at Fire.

CHICAGO, January S.-Mss Harriet Har-
baugh, another victim of the Iroquois fire,
is dead This brings the total of dead to
566, according to the coroner's list of
names.
Agnes Hopkins, ferty-five years old, has
been declared insane and ordered to Dun
ming Asylum. The womans mind had been
unbalanced, her relatives said, as a result
of incessant reading of accounts of the
Iroquois fire here.
Three more suits for a total of 10000
damages resulting from the fire have been
fled feature of suits Is the making of
Building Commissioner Williams party
defendant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
TO REPRESENT PANAMA.
Secretary Hay Sends Instructions to
American Consuls.

PARIS. January SIT was learned today
that United States Consul General Gowdy
has received instructions from Secretary of
State Hay to represent Panama In all con-
sular matters. and that the Secretary has
notified the other consuls in Europe to take
like action. These instructions followed a
cable message from Mr.. Gowdy, explaining
that he had received numerous applications
from citizens of Panama for invoices and
other consular services. AS a result of the
State Departments Instructions three in
voices were issued to Panama citizens to-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
ICE 1MpEpEs NAVIGATION.
River Craft Swept From Mornings in
New York Bay.

NEW YORK, January S.-The ice fields in
the Hudson river and New York bay are
more troublesome to navigation than for
many years, river craft being swept from
their mornings in numerous cases today.
Since Sunday the ice has been menace
to tugs and ferryboats that traversed the
river, but the increasing amount of ice
from up river points made navigation today
especially dilatory and dangerous. The
greatest danger came from the piling up of
Immense fields of ice through which mar
row lanes for navigation were cut by the
big ferries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08

was bid for 1870 shares without bringing
out any stock. There was some very act
i've bidding and offering for sale on the
regular call. but only one or two other
sales.were made.
washington Street Railway ls were
traded freely. There seemed to be an IN
clination on the part of some OF the bro
kers to get the price up.
There were q number Of bids without q
sale for Capital Traction stocks. the high
est being l2l; these stocks were rated at
123 yesterday.
National Safe Deposit stock was desired
at 1o1, but none was offered.
Mergenthaler was not traded in so much
today as 1t has been before this week. but
one sale and little bidding occurring.
Lincoln National Bank stock was wanted
at 10: there was no offer.
One broker bid 12x for one hundred
Greene Consolidated Copper stocks: the
lowest offer was Ii. and there was no sale.
Today's Government Receipts.
National bank notes received today for
redemption. $1.1S6.97o; government receipts
from internal revenue. $6179T2; customs
81 ,086, SO: miscellaneous 800. 45S; expendi-
lures. $2.20000O.
Available cash balance. 1927. sos. 0O0.S7.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
Evans Fleet to Keep Away From Rms
sian and Japanese Ports.

The far eastern situation was discussed
at the cabinet meeting today. special con-
sideratfon being given tine movement of
the Asiatic squadron, which, 1t is desired,
shall be so shaped as to emphasize the abb
solute neutrality Of this country In the
event Of hostiiities between Russia and
Japan. After the meetingit was announced
that orders would be cabled Rear Admiral
Evans upon his arrival at Guam tomorrow
to proceed thence to Subig bay, 1t being
desired that the American navy shall OBJ
serve good sea manners" by not going to
japanese or Russian waters just now.
The order to Admiral Evans was pre-
pared by Secretary Moody and was APP
proved by the cabinet. The consideration
of the oriental situation, which consumed
practically all Of the time Of the President
and the cabinet Tuesday, did not consume
much time today, the cabinet being in ses-
sion only a little more than an hour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
ORDERED TO, ..sHoor TO KILL.
Four Chicago Policemen Guarding
Street Car Bandits,

CHICAGO. January S.-With instructions
to shoot to KILL, four crack shots of the
police department are ON guard in the GRIM
inal court building to prevent any attempt
to rescue the street car bandits now on
trial. The police believe the prisoners, es-
pecially Neidmeyer. have numerous friends
throughout the country. If these men.
while the prisoners are being taken to and
from the court room. should begin shooting
1t would cause panic among the guards
and others. and possibly enable one of the
bandits to escape
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

Washington Gas stocks were not SO active
at the meeting OF the stock exchange to-
day as they were yesterday. Under an ap-
parent pressure to sell 500 shares In a
block the lot was sold At IL. which is con-
sidered by most Of the brokers az an ex-
cellspt price under the circumstances. The
broker who bought the shares himself bid
the price from IS to 81. After ell 61H
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
WEST VIRGINIA ELECTIONS.
Independent Tickets Won in Most Of
the Cities.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va, January S.-The
municipal elections throughout the state in
smaller towns yesterday resulted, as a
rule. IN victories for Independent tickets, a
notable exception being Central City, where
the democrats elected their mayor and
others. At Milton and Barboursville the
independent tickets were elected, and 1t
was voted that there would be no licenses
at those places for saloons for year. At
Kenova the Independent ticket was elected
with every member of the council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
The supply Of Cotton.

From the Boston Transcript.
There Is no Likelihood that the supply of
cotton can speedily catch up with the con-
stantly Increasing demand for manufac-
tured goods. due to the increase OF the
worlds population. the spread or civilian
ton. the opening Of new lands for trade
and the evor-incFeasing use Of flne cotton
for dress goods OF various varieties. as
we'll 2: the growing demand for the ABS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
BANK LOST 100000.
Cashier MARCEL in Jail at Highland,
- Kansas.

CHICAGO, January s.-A dispatch to the
Tribune from St. Joseph. Mo-, says: The
latest revelations of the defalcation of the
Bank of Highland, kans.. by Cashier J. E.
MARCEL, show an aggregate loss of over
100000.
OF this, $4,000 is on account of deposits
made for the most part by the farmers and
stock raisers of Doniphan county, Kans
There are notes of the face value of $57, 900,
one-half of which are pronounced worth
less. Cashier MARCEL is In the county jail
at Troy under heavy guard to prevent pos
sible injury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08

day presented in the House bill to pro-
vide for the free transmission OF the o.
fetal mail matter of officers of the organ
lied militia of the United States. The Dis
trfet National Guard Is especially interestet
In this rnea sure, m view of the recent de-
cision of the Post Office Depsrtennt ofii-
Gals in cutting off the local Thanking priv
iiegR
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
Chicago Drivers Threaten to Strike.

CHICAGO. january ga renewal Of the
strike Of the livery drivers, which 80 inter-
fered with funerals and pleasure parties be-
fore the Iroauois Theater fire. has been de-
cided on by the union. The truce with the
owners ends tomorrow. II by pm. no set
Element is reached every driver win be call
cd out again. The hverymen believe that
enough Of their men will refuse to strike
70 enable Them to run thsir stables without
dinlcnlty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
Supervision of Local Hospitals.

Senator Gallinger today introduced bill
to transfer to the Secretary of the Interior
such supervision of the Government Hospi-
tai for the Insane. Freedmen's Hospital
and Asylum. the Washington Hospital and
Asylum and the Washington Hospital for
Foundltngs as may have been conferred
upon the board of charities of the District
under the act OF June 9. 1900, creating such
board. The bill was referred to the District
committee of the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08

of the cotton boil weevil and other insects
affecting cotton.
The House then went into committee Of
the whole to consider pension bills.
The House. at 2:45 p. M. adjourned until
Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
For Smashing cervera's Fleet.

The Secretary of the Treasury today
transmitted to the House request for an
appropriation Of s49700 for the payment
Of officers and men entitled. according TO
judgments of the Court of Claims, to
bounty for destruction Of the enemy's YES
'sis at Santiago, Cuba, July 8, 1898.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
Mrs. Cora P. Mcculloch Dead.

CHICAGO, January s-Mrs. Cora p. Nc
Culloch, wife of Mr. George Mcculloch,
head OF the Indiana Union Traction Conn
pany and owner of the Indianapolis Star,
died here today after a long Illness The
funeral will take place Monday at Muncie.
Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08

NEW YORK, January S.-The directors
of the Seaboard Air Line at meeting held
here today approved the plan to issue
$5Co0.0O0 of three-year collateral trust
bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08

Gen. Gordon's Condition Unchanged.
MIAMI, Fla, January S.-Gen. Gordon's
condition remains unchanged. The physi-
clans are expected to issue bulletin later
In the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs &. Co.. bankers
and brokers, 1919 st, members New YorA
stock exchange. Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
Old Dominion steame

Old Dominion Steamer Ashore.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va. Janpary S.-The Old Do
minion steamer Brandon. bound from Nor
folk to Richmond. is today ashore I'm the
James river near historic Jamestown with
large passenger list. The steamer waS
caught In the ice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08
Today's Government Receipts.
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales-Regular call. - o'clock noon-washingtos
Gas cert. 81 600 Mt 1l4x, $500 at Ilb.
Bank OF Washington 10 at 40.
Riggs Fire Insurance, SO Mt SIS
Washington Gas, g at 57h, 500 at ST.
Mergentbaler Linotype. at l76.
After caIl-Washtngton Railway and Electric As,
81 900 at 1875 81 900 1884,. 81 600 at y3s. 81 GOD
at 131s $500 Mt rs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08

that .hs permanent court of arbitration is
open 70 them"
To ~. TO srTprcs nav
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08

One broker bid 12k for one hundred
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-08

Mergenthaler was not traded in so much
today as 1t has been before this week. but
one sale and little bidding occurring.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-10
TAKING 1T OUT IN tribe.

EN-Mayor Robert \. Van Wyok said in talk
about success before he went abroad:
-Meanness is a positive drawback to financial
progress The other day took Il Turkish bath.
The place is not getting on well. and was not
surprised when rubber told story of the
reanness of the proprietor.
The PROPRIETOR seeing the man one day at
the butcher shop where he then worked and
taking note of his huge muscles, told him to
resign and take rubber's position with him.
III give you than yOa getting
now h, SAID.
so the young butcher. resisning in good
faith turned Up the next morning at the bath
house.
We'll said the proprietor to him. ri put
you at once. What did you set at the
hutcher's%
six dollars and my weeks meat returned
the young man.
" What did the meat amount to?
About three dollars
Let NE see' said the proprietor. offered
YOU to come here didn't /? Well. I'll give
you six dollars and four dollars worth OF baths
weekly. That is dollar more than you got at
your old place"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-07-10

Whippets slouChes In speed. a crack
college athlete seldom does the 100-yard dash
in less than ten seconds but whippet in good
form will cover his course. 200 yards. in twelve
seconds. WhipPet racing is conducted on lines
almost identical with horse racing. The dogs
are handicapped according 10 weight y ID
pound dog usually runs from the line while
the heavier dogs are strung back of him. handi-
caps ranging at from and a half to two
yards TO the pound. AS the smaller dog gets
away faster and the handicaps are carefully inn
posed. whippCt racing abOunds in close FINISHES
and exciting races.
James \. BOuteIle. of Providence. one OF the
few whippct trainers in this country, supplies
striking details about the sporting Hood" of
his whippets. lie says:
The whippet if he is a good dog. enters into
the sport thoroughly. Why. | have dogs that,
run in a race, will bite They wild to get
on the track Whippots. like people, have DIFF
ferent dispositions. but l have some dogs that
are accustomed to winning that if they lose
heat they will go off hanging their tails be-
tween their legs and showing every sign OF hat
ing themselves. II they win. these same dogs
so galloping around full of cOnceit.
THE handica piping of whippets is the lmpor-
tant element in the success of their racing.
They in trial heats, and when it comes to
the final heat you see pretty racing
with whippets as you could want. AS yet. the