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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
The CITY Lights,
ALLEGES BREACH or PROMISE
Miss Cartwright Sues Garnet 9. vii
kerson for $4,000.

kerson for $4,000.
A suit at law for $4,000 damages for
breach Of promise to marry was today In
stituted in the District Supreme Court by
Eleanor L. Cartwright against Garrett c.
Wilkerson.
The petition alleges that In 1893 the
plaintiff and defendant were students to-
sether at the M Street Colored High School
and graduated together in 1893, during
which time defendant won the affections
of the plaintiff, and repeatedly assured her
that he loved her and intended to make her
his wife as soon as he finished his collegiate
course at Oberlin College and secured work.
Many endearing letters passed between
them during the time he was at college, the
plaintiff alleges, and, relying on them and
the numerous promises Of the defendant,
she was induced to make many sacrifices
and deprive herself of many necessities In
order to comply with requests for money
from Mr. WiIkerson to finish his collegiate
course.
The defendant, It is claimed, renewed his
promise, but after he was appointed q
teacher in the colored high schools, al
though being on several occasions asked by
Miss Cartwright to redeem his promise, he
refused to marry her.
It will be remembered that Miss Cart
wright recently called at the high school
and made demand on Mr.. Wilkerson for
repayment of money alleged to have been
advanced by her, and during a struggle
which took place, it was stated, the coat
worn by Miss Cartwright was cut or torn:
Mr.. Wilkerson was then arrested and
charged by her with an assault, she claim
ing that he used knife. intending to infict
bodily injury, but when the matter was In
vestigated in the Police Court the defend
ant was discharged, the court being of the
opinion that no knife was used.
Attorney Almond w. Scott appeared for
the plaintiff and secured an order from
Justice Barnard allowing the case to be
filed without the usual prepayment of de-
posit for costs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
JAPAN'S NOTE STRONG
RUSSIA EITHER MUST BACK
DOWN OR FIGHT.
Europe's Optimism Apparently Based
on Ignorance Of Exact Terms
Of Japan's Reply.
From the New York Times of Today.

From the New York Times Of Today.
LONDON. January 20.-The Times corr
respondent In Picking g Us the inspire4
messages alleging improved prospects OF
peace, which have been industriously
telegraphed from the far east and caused
the rise in japanese and Oh nese securities
indicate either that Europe is ignorant OF
the terms of the Japanese note sent to Rus
STA January 49, or the conviction that, IN
face Of Japan's determina ion to abate
nothing In her demands, Russii will climb
down. For the note IL stronger in tone
than the preceding one. which was answer.
ed by the Russian proposals published in
Berlin last week
Japan Is unable to accept these proposals.
She will not yield her moderate STANDPOINT
and will not accept the mediation of a third
power. She will insist upon her reasonable
demands being accepted b. Russ a. If they
are not accepted, she will have recourse to
arms.
The Times St Petersburg correspondents
says that from a thorou hly competent
Russian source comes further confirma-
ton OF the extremely Pc ceful outlook for
the present from the viewpoint of recent
conclusions reached I'm Russian ruling
spheres.
1t is now said that IN Manchuria all that
japan has asked g that Russia put her
various declarations in The form Of a treaty,
which Russia refuses to do. As regards q
neutral zone in Korea. tn 8 proposal an.
pears to have been rejected by Japan be-
cause Russia wished to have the zone on
one side only of the Yalu river. while Japan
insisted that 1t be on DO h des
Inc 1imes correspondent In Moscow says
that telegram from Vlad vostok SAYS the
harbor 10 frozen over. The entrance to the
port from the Japan sea is covered with a
thick coating of ice, form ne a natural bull
wark and fortress for Vladivostok from
the sea. Vessels make Their way to the
quays with the assistance of an ioebrea ker,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20

Have you ever tried SCOTS Emul-
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For the weak growth of the bones,
SCOTS Emulsion supplies those pow
erful tonics, the hypophosphites. For
the lack of proper healthy flesh
SCOTS Emulsion provides the nour-
ishing cod liver oil in all easily di-
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will get it in SCOTS Emulsion. There
is no other remedy or food that COM
bines so much that is necessary in
maintaining good health and right
growth in children.
Wen send you sample free upon request.
SCOTT BOVINE 400 Pearl Street. n. Y.
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WORRY
A SURE STARTER FOR ILL HEALTH.

Useless worrying "a form of nervousness) is in.
directly the result Through the nerves. of improper
feeding. furniture man Of Memphis says
about year ago 1 afflicted with nervous
spells, would worry 50 over trivial things
II went to consult of the best physicians in
Memphis and he asked among many questions il /
drank coffee.
His advice Go to some provision store
and get box Of Postum, drink 1t in place of
coffee and you are confined to your desk to
great extent try and get out in the open air as
much possible / followed his instructions re-
garding the Postum.
"At that time my weight was 142 and / was
taking all kinds Of drugs and medicines to brace
me up. but all failed; today weigh 165 and all
of my old troubles gone, and all the credit is
due to having followed this wise physicians adj
vice and off the coffee and using Postum in Its
place.
II consider my health perfect. / am will
ing go before notary public and testify that IT
was all due to my having used Postum in place
of coffee" Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek. Mich.
There's reason for quitting the drug drink cof-
fee, and there's a reason for drinking Postum.
Trial 10 days proves them all.
Look in each package for . copy Of the famous
little book. 1.-The Road to Wellville."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
Postmasters as Convention Delegates.

Many postmasters having been under the
impression that the rules of the depart
ment forbid their serving as delegates to
any political conventions. national or other,
some inquiries were sent to the Postmaster
General on the subject. Mr.. Payne has set
at rest the doubts of these scrupulous off,
Gals of the service by assuring them that
there Is neither rule nor law which forbids
such service on the part of postmasters or
other employees of the Post Office Depart
ment, and that they may engage in 1t as
much as they like provided their attentions
along that line do not interfere with the
proper performance of their duties as
officers Of the Post Office Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
Seek Legislation for Agriculturists.

Gov. N. ]. Bachelor Of New Hampshire
and Messrs. Aaron Jones of Indiana and e.
B. Norris of New York. composing the leg
islative committee of the National Grange
Of the Patrons Of Husbandry. are in the
city to obtain legislation favorable to the
agricultural interests of the country.
The members of the committee are OPP
posed to any legislation that shall limit or
interfere with the right of any man to
work for any individual or corporation on
terms that are satisfactory to himself and
his employer They are also opposed to any
legislation that shalr restrict the right of
courts to grant injunctions for the protec-
ton of persons or property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
DEBATING PURE FOOD BILL.
Amendment Adopted Making It Neces-
sary to Show "Willful Intent"

Consideration of the Hepburn pure food
bill continued in the House yesterday after
noon until 5:25 o'clock, when recess was
taken until 1855 o'clock today. A recess
was decided upon instead Of adjournment
in order that the measure might be taken
up this morning without interruption.
During the afternoon Mr.. Sherley OF Ken
lucky questioned Mr.. Mann as to whether
the bill prevented blends in WHISTLES.
Not If the fact is stated on the label"
was the reply.
Mr. Bartholdt of Missouri asked II 1t
would prevent the manufacture Of beer
from corn. Mr. Mann made the same an
swer to this question.
Mr.. Richardson Of Alabama spoke in
favor of the measure.
Mr.. Clark of Missouri opposed the bill on
the ground that it was too radical. He
vas in sympathy, he said. with the object
sought. but believed the present bill should
be modified, especially the sections pertain
ing to the acquisition of samples, which,
he said. required man to furnish evidence
against himself which was unconstitu-
t:onal.
Mr.. Bell of California favored the meas
ure.
Mr.. Sherley of Kentucky opposed the bill
as a usurpatiOn of state rights and .
hirdrance to interstate commerce.
Mr.. Stanley of Kentucky favored the bill
and controverted the argument of Mr..
Clark that the measure was unconsti-
tutional.
An argument which met the enthusiastic
applause of the minority side in favor of
reciprocity with Canada was made by Mr.
Sullivan of Massachusetts. He declared
that such a treaty would defeat the Cham
berlain free-trade Idea between Great
Britain and her colonies.
Mr.. Bartlett of Georgia opposed the bill
and Mr.. Hepburn of Iowa closed the de-
bate in It's favor.
Several amendments to the bill were Of
fered during it's reading by sections. All
were lost except one offered for Mr. Ste
vens of Texas, making 1t necessary for the
government to show "wilful" intent to de-
ceive on the part of defendants under the
measure. This amendment was adopted by
d vote, taken by tellers, of LOG to 100.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
Army Orders.

Capt. Odus c. Horney, ordnance depart
ment at the arsenal, Watervliet. N. Y, has
been ordered to the Sandy Hook proving
grounds on business pertaining to the test
Of ordnance material.
Capt. Frank M. Savage, quartermaster,
18th Infantry, has been ordered to assume
charge of construction work at Ord bar
racks. Monterey, Cal, relieving Mat. Ed
ward H. Plummer, Sd Infantry
Contract Surgeon Fred. S. Macy, at Som
ervilIe. Mass, has been relieved from duty
in the Philippines and ordered to duty at
the Allegheny arsenal. Pittsburg, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
RUSSIA WILL MAKE CONCESSIONS
General Belief In European Capitals
Regarding Eastern Situation,

A dispatch to Reuters Telegram Com
pany from Tokyo says the Russian reply Is
expected shortly, and that 1t Is believed
that it will make some concessions. but 1t 10
doubted whether these will be sufficiently
far reaching.
The German newspapers appear to be
paving the way to explain the Russian
treat in the negotiations with Japan, and
in all the capitals of Europe opinion now
inchnes to a peaceful issue in the far east.
In a dispatch from Tokyo the correspond
ent there of the London Daily Mail reports
that a lengthy conference of the Japanese
cabinet was held Tuesday, and says the
emperor Is receiving the ministers OF
finance and marine and the naval chiefs.
The correspondent says he learned that
Mr.. Kurino. Japanese minister at st. Pc
tersburg, has sent in a confidential report
in which he says that at a recent secret
meeting of the Russian grand dukes and
the ministers War Minister Kuropatkin and
some of his colleagues declared In favor OF
peace.
According to the Tokyo correspondent OF
the Standard the privy council will be con-
vened Wednesday to discuss important
measures bearing on the situation.
The Port Arthur correspondent or the
Daily Mail declares in dispatch that
eleven Russian battalions of infantry. to.
gether with cavalry and artillery, have been
dispatched to the Yalu river. He mentions
also an unconfirmed report that japan has
landed troops in southern Korea.
Koreans Are Defiant.
A dispatch from Seoul last night sayst
Russia complains that Korean soldiers are
causing trouble. Korea answers that Rus
sia must not interfere. The tension in
Seoul is increasing and the native press,
which probably Is inspired. is more bitter
against foreigners than formerly. The en-
perors trusted advisers have daily coun-
Gil The Russian and English legations
have increased their guards by sixteen.
The japanese are buying and storing much
rice In northern Korea The ginseng trade
is dead.
The Korean general Yihak Kun. whose
sympathies are pro-Russian. has made
yelled threat against foreigners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Custom Shlrts for Mem
NOT AGREEABLE TO FARMERS.

New zealanders Urged to Pay Higher
Prices to Help British Trade.
Preferential trade in Australasia is the
title of report to the State Department
from U. S. Consul General Dillingham; at
Auckland, New Zealand.
The consul states that the premier of
New Zealand recently introduced in the
lower house of parliament preferential
trade bill which passed it's third reading
and became law November 10. The pre-
mier said that in its proposal he had guard
ed against doing anything that might Grip
pie the colony's manufacturers and If. in
cidentally, he could help the mother coun-
try as against foreign countries it was his
and parliament's duty to do so: The pre-
mier argued that 1t was the duty of the
members to give preferential trade to the
empire; that in this bill they had made no
distinction as against any part of the en-
pire, and in that respect their proposals
were wider than those of Canada. The
question was whether they should make a
distinction between their own kindred and
alien nations, and he declared that it was
their duty to do so with no uncertain sound.
He asked nothing from the mother country
in return. The premier quoted figures
showing how imports from foreign coun-
from the United States in particular He
then compared the increase of the exports
of the United States and other countries
and those of Great Britain between 1892
countries. Great Britain was losing ground.
On being interviewed one of the managing
directors of one of Auckland's IRON
mongery and hardware firms said that the
new bill was not likely to be received with
open arms by the farmers. He said, for
instance that at present English fencing
wire about s7.20 per ton higher than
American wire: but, with the preferential
tariff America will be put out of the mar
ket by English goods. AT present and for
several years past railway and tramway
lie hat hnn ,iyer frny f1n Init Tod
States and Germany; but under the pro-
posed tariff they would come from Eng
land, where prices are higher than In the
two other countries named. He also said
that this bill would be very detrimental to
the direct steam communication between
New York and New Zealand.
In closing the report the consul stated
that since the year 1893 the colony's total
imports of goods have increased Ga per
cent; it's imports from the United States
alone have increased 24S per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
Exclusion From tho Mails Proposed.

Senator Dryden has introduced amend
ments proposed by the Postmaster General
to a bill now pending before the committee
on post offices and post roads to prohibit
the use of the malls by companies trans
acting fraudulent insurance business. In
surance companies have represented in pub
lie hearings conducted by the post Office
committee and in communications to the
Postmaster General that the bill drafted by
the Association Of State Insurance Commits
sioners would interfere with legitimate in
surance companies The amendments are
drafted to correct the evils suggested.
Senator Penrose has introduced a bill to
prohibit the use of the mails in the conduct
of various chain-ceupon and chain-invest-
ment schemes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
Under 5000 Bonds.

Mildred Campbell, colored, was arrested
last night by Sergeant Kimartin and Po-
liceman Waldron to answer to serious
charge filed on complaint of George
Alexander, colored. The latter Is a pa
tent at Freedman's Hospital in a serious
condition, the result. it is alleged, Of TAX
ing medicine prescribed by Mrs Campbell.
When called in the United States branch
of the Police Court today the case was
continued indefinitely, and at the sugges-
ton Of Prosecutor Given, Judge Scott di-
rected that the defendant give $1,000 for
her appearance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
Good Work at Central Mission.

Capt. Charles H. Stanley Of Baltimore
has been spending several days in Wash
ington, assisting at the Central Union
Mission. He has addressed meetings at
that institution Saturday, Sunday and
Monday. and many who have been way
ward in the past are reported to have de-
cided to lead better lives;
Capt. Stanley's appeals brought many to
a sense Of their neral obligations, and
many wept who had not wept probably in
many years. He issa singer as well as
speaker and his work here was grand
help to the mission. He1is a converted
comedian and is n0We the field officer Of
the Blue Button army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
APPOINTMENT to Fill Vacancy.

Commissioner Biddle has appointed Maj.
R. D. Simms, superintendent Of property
for the District. as the engineer depart
ment's representative on the committee to
investigate the affairs of the District gov
eminent The vacancy on this comm -ttee
was caused by the resignation of Mr..
Moncure Burke as secretary to the En-
cineer Commissioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
THE MARINE ENGINEERS
National Association Chooses Officers
for Ensuing Year.

The National Marine Engineers Bene-
nclal Association, IN annual convention at
the Ebbitt House. today elected officers for
the ensuing year as follows: President,
FRANK A. Jones Of San Francisco; first vice
president, Edward w. Bray Of Norfolk,
Va; second vice president, Evans Jenkins
OF Cleveland; secretary George A. Grub
of Chicago; treasurer. Albert L.. Jones of
Detroit
The installation ceremonies followed the
election. Past National President James
H. Harris of Chicago and Mr.. Herbert E.
Stone of Boston. pass national president
of the National Association of Stationary
Engineers, attended the sessions today and
delivered addresses. The convention is ex-
pected to come to a close next Satlrday
evening. s-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
Capt. Forney In the City.

Capt. Stehman Forney of the United
States coast and geodetic survey, is spend
ing several days in Washington as the guest
of Mr.. Louis P. Shoemaker. Capt. Forney
will discontinue until April l. 1904, his work
on the lower Potomac in order to make. a
special survey along the shore line and
photography Of the st. Catherine river
south of Savannah in Georgia. where he
rendered a similar service for the govern
ment as long ago as 1856
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
Fell Under His Cart.

Francis Jenkins, colored. twenty-five
years old. was painfully injured this after
noon near Water and 18th streets south
west by being caught beneath a cart. He
was driving a cart at the time, when
wheel left the axle, which threw him to
the ground Jenkins sustained a sprain of
the right ankle, but refused to go to a
hospital for treatment .-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
To Be Examined for Promotion.

The following named officers of the Ar
tillery Corps have been ordered to report
to the examining board at Fort Monroe,
va. for examination and promotion.
First Lieuts Arthur F. Cassels, Harry
Wilbur Harry L. James, E. B. Martindale,
jr, Henry c. Evans, jr.. and John w. Kill
breth. jr., and Second Lieuts. F. B. Hen
messy. Fred. l.. Perry, Laurin L. Lawson,
VIM. K. Moore and VIM. J. Whitthorne. jr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
THE ARMY BILL.
Appropriation for Hospital and Com
pleting the War College.

The army appropriation bill, as completed
by the House committee on military affairs,
carries total Of $73, $780, 900. The appro-
pr!ation for the current year amounts to
81, go, 600. The estimates on which the
bill is based amounted to SIT 161 900. The
estimate for transportation of soldiers and
supplies of SO 10000 was cut down by
81 600 600. An appropriation of 100000 is
made for a general army hospital in this
city, and $500, GOO is made available for COM
pleting the army war college. also In this
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20

high tide. $50 am. and 1oioa pm.
Tomorrow-Low TIE. 4:43 am. and 4.54
pm; high tide, 1927 am. and 1910 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 7:16 am; sun SETS SOC
pm. "a
Tomorrow--Sun rises, 7;16 am.
Moon sets, sos pm
The CITY Lights.
The city Nights and naphtha lamps all
lighted by thirty minutes after sunset; ex-
tinguishing begun one hour before sunrise.
Ali arc and incandescent laznps lighted If
teen minutes after sunset atrd exttnxuished
forty five minutes before sunrise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
JACK FROST DEPARTS
TEMPERATURE RISES DURING
PAST TWENTY-FoUR HOURS.
Much Suffering Among the Poor OF
the District Relieved by Public
and Private Charities.

Reports to the weather bureau are to the
effect that with the movement of the east
ern area of high pressure southeastward
over the Atlantic an area of warmer
weather with rain has developed In tho
lower lake region and the middle Atlantic
states. 1t was 70 to 40 degrees warmer
this morning in the upper Ohio valley. the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
To Promote Arbitration.

Representative Bartholdt of Missouri has
introduced Joint resolution extending an
official invitation on the part Of Congress
to the interparliamentary union for the pro-
motion of International arbitration to hold
its annual conference, which takes place in
September next, at st. Louis, Mo. An ap-
preparation Of $50, 900 Is made to defray the
expenses of the meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
virginia's Exhibit at st. Louis.

Mr.. J. Lyman Babcock of Bay Shore, Va.
assistant to the commission from the COM
monwealth Of Virginia to the Louisiana
purchase exposition, is ine Washington in
connection with the preparation of the
Virginia exhibit on tsthatzroccasion. The
commission has fivefspeea}ists in the field
at work on the exhibit. MT. Babcock is in
state, which will be located in the fish and
forestry building at the fair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-20
THE COURT RECORD.
United States Supreme Court.

Present: The Chief Justice. Mr.. Justice
Harlan Mr.. Justice Brewer. Mr.. Justice
White, Mr.. Justice Peckham. Mr.. JUS
tice McKenna, Mr.. Justice Holmes and
Mr.. Justice Day.
George w. Bowen Of Carroll, Iowa; A. u.
Quint Of Des Moines, Iowa, and Earl D.
Babst Of Chicago. ILL.,, were admitted to
practice.
No. s544The United States, appellant. agt
John N. Somervell; mandate granted. on
motion Of Mr.. Frank B. Crosthwaits for
appellee.
No. 132-The Peoples Gas Light and
Coke Company, appellant, agt the oity OF
Chicago; argument commenced by Mr.. VIM.
d. Guthrie for the appellant.
Proceedings after The Star went to press
yesterday:
No. 127-The Security Land and Explora-
ton Company, plaintiff in error. agt. q. A.
Burns ct al; and
No. 12S-The Security Land and Explora-
ton Company. plaintiff in error. agt. Henry
Weekly ct al. Argument continued by Mr..
r. r. Briggs for the defendants in error,
and concluded by Mr.. William w. Billson
for the plaintiff In error.
The day call for Wednesday, January ~.
is as follows: Nos. 132. 1874, 1876 (and 1859,
13S, 139. 141, 143, 146, lat and 148.
The probable call for Thursday, January
Fl, will be as follows: Nos. 134, 1856 (and
1850, 1873. 139. III. 143, 146. LAT. 148 and 149.