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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
BILL TO INCREASE BEER TAX.
Legislation Suggested by Falling Of
in Government's Revenues.

A bill introduced in the House today by
Mr. Miller of Kansas Is likely to cause con-
siderable commot ion in Congress and among
certain Industrial interests in this country.
The bill increases the internal revenue tax
on beer from 81 to S1.4O a barrel. 1t was
only in the last Congress that the brewers,
who have been fighting for some time for a
reduction of the tax on beer, succeeded In
getting the tax reduced to 81 a barrel That
was done after hard fight and in spite Of
much opposition.
The proposition to increase the tax to
$1.40 a barrel will undoubtedly meet with
strenuous opposition from the brewers Of
the country. 1t is said. however. that there
will be some sentiment in Congress favor
able to the measure.
The general revenues Of the government
show falling off, it is argued, and the ex-
penditures are increasing, and those con-
gressmen who think that the internal rev.
enue taxes should furnish large proper
ton of the revenues will support Mr.. Mil
ler's bill heartily
The bill was sent to the ways and means
committee and 1t Is probable that Mr.. Mil
Ter will ask for hearings on the bill
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
ARMY APPROPRIATION BILL.
Proposed Consolidation of Bureaus in
War Department

The House committee on military affairs
has concluded its work on the army appro-
pridton bill. and it will be reported to the
House as soon as printed. II carries appro-
priations aggregating SI5000,0o0.
The House committee on military affairs
today decided to report as a part of the
army appropriation bill a provision con-
soidatng the adjutant's generals office Of
the department with the record and
pension office the combined offices to be
under the direction OF military secretary.
This legislation was recommended by Sec
rotary Root. Under the operation of the
general staff system the adjutant general
Office has lost much of its former irnpor-
lance.
It has been left practically a place for
the keeping of records and the performance
of clerical work. 1t is said that this is
clearly in line with the duties of the record
and pension office. If the provision is &C
cepted by the House and Senate II is pro-
posed that Gen. Ainsworth now chief OF
the record and pension Office of the War
Department. will be made military secre-
tary.
Gen. Corbin. now commanding the depart
ment OF the EAST. still retains the title of
adjutant general of the army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
APPREHENSION IN KOREA.
Minister Allen Cables That an Out
break at ANY Moment is Feared.

The only advices received over night at
the State Department from the far east
came from Minister Allen at Seoul. He
reports that Korea is in a panicky condi-
ton, and that there Is apprehension of q
riotous outbreak at any moment. The In
tination is conveyed that Interested foreign
emissaries are at the bottom OF these dis
turbances the result of which may be to
afford an excuse for intervention and the
placing of large forces In Korea, thus pre-
cipitating hostile collision between Russia
and Japan.
It Is understood that the matter of re-
inforcing the United States legation guard
at Seoul will be left to the mutual arrange
ment of Mr.. Allen and Rear Admiral
Evans commanding the Asiatic fleet. The
impression prevails here that the present
force of American marines at Seoul is SufT1-
Gent for the protection of the legation and
Of the electric railway and light works. the
latter of American ownership. Beyond that
the government here is not disposed to go.
The Germans have also landed marines to
protect the legation.
Minister Allen has made a request Of
the State Department that the legation
guard he increa sed. The request has been
referred to the Navy Department, which is
COZ sidering means Of sending more marines
from Cavite to Chemnlpo. 1t will require
about a week to reinforce the present
guard.
Optimistic reports of the progress of the
negotiations at Tokyo and st. Petersburg
come to the State Department from the lat
ter capital, based upon the reported confer
ence between the car and the Japanese
minister. Mr.. Kurino. Picking also hears
more favorable news, but the opinion here
is that these reports after all may be SIM
ply intended to secure more time for the
final preparations for hostilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

When the House convened today Mr.. Hep
burn Qowa}, chairman of the committee
On interstate and foreign commerce, asked
unanimous consent for the consideration OF
the pure food bill. but objection was made
by Mr.. Smith (Ky.).
The House then proceeded with the call
of committees.
A bill transferring certain records relat-
Department to the records and pensions
division of the War Department was
passed.
Mr.. Hepburn moved, on completion of
the call of committees. that the House go
into committee of the whole for considera-
vailed, Mr.. Lawrence (Mass.) taking the
chair. 1t was agreed that there should be
four hours debate
Mr.. Mann Ull) of the committee On in
the bill. opened the debate. Upon his desk
was array of bottles and jars containing
liquids and preserves, to which he referred
as he proceeded. The bill. he said, practi-
cally was the same that passed at the
last session, and it had the approval of
tie then another, he said the bill pro-
posed to shut out these articles because
they contain certain foreign substances for
cOloring or preserving
Mr. Adamson (Ga.), speaking in opposition
to the bill. elaborated the views ise express
ed In minority report. He said such leg
islatiOn was unnecessary, as local COM
muntieS had ample power to correct evils.
Mr.. Shackleford (MoD. while favoring
much contained in the measure, opposed
posed to legislation which would give a
government official power to fix the STAN
dard and say what was wholesome and
what was unwholesome food.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
LOCAL BILLS IN CONGRESS.
District Measures introduced in Both
Houses.

Senator Galiinger today introduced a bill
relieving Vincenzo Gerard from the re-
striction of the act In relation to the alien
ownership of property within the District
of Columbia.
For Senator Gibson he introduced a bill
relieving certain holders of tax script with
in the District of Columbia.
Senator Gallinger also, by request, intro
duced bill provdi..g that after October
81, 1904, 1t shall be unlawful for any rail-
road In the District to operate open cars or
cars not heated to a temperature of 80
degrees during the months of November,
December. January, February and March.
1t is provided that the District Commits
sioners may permit the use of open trailers
during these months when, In their judg-
ment, life or comfort is not endangered.
A fine of from $40 to $IOO is provided for
violation of the law.
Senator Gallinger also introduced BILL
which was before the last Congress. provid-
ing for the removal of snow and Ice from
the sidewalks of the District. 1t requires
owners of property to remove snow and ice
from sidewalks under penalty of fines for
failures to do so. The bill was drafted by
the District Commissioners.
Representative Powers OF sachusetts
today introduced In the House bill to pre-
vent cruelty to certain animals in the Dis
trict of Columbia. The measure is the same
as was introduced In the Senate by Mr. Gal
linger several days ago. The bill prevents
the docking of horses tails and names.
Chairman Babcock of the House District
committee today introduced a bill to pro-
vide for the remova! of snow and ice from
sidewalks in the District.
Chairman Babcock also introduced a bill
to designate distinctively- parcels of land in
the District for the purposes of taxation and
assessment. The bill authorizes the num-
bering of blocks and lots In the county, as
formed by the highway extension plan.
Representative Wiley of Alabama intro
duced bill today I'm the House providing
for the erection of a statue in this city to
jeremiah O'Brien. The measure provides
that upon the statue shall be the following
inscription: Erected to the memory of the
heroic Irish American, jeremiah O'Brien
who captured and sank in the first sea
fight of the revolutionary war the British
schooner Marguerite" The cost of the
statue is fixed at $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
A Check and a Draft.

The government this afternoon in the
Machen- Croft trial showed by the tes-
timony of Mr.. Eckloff the issuance of "a
draft In favor of A. w. Machen for $780,
A check In part payment for the draft was
signed by Martha ]. Lorenz 1t was for
$3.50, and was drawn on the Home Savings
Bank of Toledo, Ohio.
In making an objection. which was over
ruled, to this testimony the defense stated
that there had been numerous money
transactions between Lorenz and Machen,
but 1t was declared they had no connection
with the Croft fasteners
Mr.. George d. Ashton. who was book
keeper at the West End National Bank.
followed Mr. Ecklon on the stand He gave
a detailed statement of the deposit aud
debit entries on Mr.. Groffs account at that
bank.
In this regard the testimony of Mr.. Ash
ton was along the same lines as that Of
Mr.. Eckloff.
The examination of Mr.. Ashton had not
been concluded when an adjournment was
taken until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
FINANCE AND TRADE
Market Moves Up Despite
Big Offerings.
"PENNSY" A LEADER
HEAVY DEALING IN UNITED
STATES STEEL BONDS.
Vigor in New York fractions Gives
Strong Tone to All
Stocks.
"PENNSY" A LEADER

NEW FORK, January i9.-Yesterday's
buying movement continued into the OPEN
Ing dealings today and there was active
and varied demand throughout the list.
There were no gains in excess of a small
fraction except for an advance of a point
in Pittsburg, Cincinnati. Chicago and st.
Louis Wisconsin Central preferred lost
H.
A large volume OF business WIS trans
acted in the early dealings in stocks. but
the fluctuations of the usual leaders were
quite narrow. Realizing sales offset the
usual buying orders that came in, and 1t
was difficult to 'iold the market at the OPEN
ing level. despite the buoyancy displayed at
some points. Prominent stocks were tend
Ing lower at IL o'clock, but the offerings
were getting smaller. Among the promi-
nent gains were points In Chicago and
Eastern Illinois certificates, In Minneapo-
lis and st. Louis preferred in Realty pre-
ferred. ~ in Detroit Southern preferred. 2
In Westinghouse Electric and ! to Ia In
Delaware and Hudson. American Ice pre-
ferred. Colorado and Southern first pro-
ferred, Denver and Rio Grande preferred.
Minneapolis, st. Paul and Sauit Ste Marie.
ST. Louis and San Francisco second pre-
ferred and Wheeling and Lake Erie second
preferred. New York. Chicago and st.
Louis second preferred declined 2
The reaction carried a number of prom
inent stocks under last nights closing.
Strength in the Fries and Reading steadied
the market. Gains in those and in Central
of New Jersey. Rock Island preferred
Cleveland, c., C. and ST. Louis, Denver and
Rio Grande. New Haven. st. Joseph and
Grand Island second preferred and United
States Rubber preferred ran from l to IL
AIiis Chalmers preferred rose 4A. North
American lost 1Hs United States Steel sec
ond IS were heavily dealt In at a frac-
tional advence and the Rock Island bonds
continued strong. Bonds generally were
firm at noon.
The midday trading was Intensely dull
and fluctuations very narrow until I
O clock. when the entire market rose sharp
" under the lead of the local fractions.
Manhattan and Brooklyn Transit moved up
over point, and Metropolitan. which had
been under pressure, rallied to 1G'H. St.
Paul and Pennsylvania reached their high
est prices. the first named gaining point,
and the market generally showed pronounc-
ed firmness. Reading second preferred i'm
proved ~ and Wheeling and Lake Erie
first preferred 4, while Snuff preferred
dropped 3.
The higher level of prices uncovered num-
erous selling orders which had been await
ing the market and the efforts to bull the
list were abandoned. Some of the lead srs
reacted substantially particularly Amalga-
mated. which sold Y below last night Cen
trail of New Jersey and Rubber pfd ex-
ceptionally advanced and az respectively.
Semi-speculative bonds also became heavy,
Rock Island IS yielding "a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
Between Gar and japanese
Minister Kurino.
DENIAL OF A RUMOR
FOUR THOUSAND TROOPS LEAVE
PORT ARTHUR.
Correspondents Refused Transports
ton on Ground That Hostilities
Are Not Contemplated.

ST. PETERSBURG, January 19.-There is
no truth IN the statement telegraphed to
the Cologne Gazette that personal inter-
view between the car and the Japanese
minister, Kurino had been arranged. 1t
would be most unusual for the car to give
personal audience to a simple minister.
and 1t is authoritatively denied that such
a meeting was ever contemplated.
1t is learned from a Japanese source that
Russia. In notifying Japan of her recogni-
ton of her treaty rights in Manchuria. ex-
pressly excepted the privileges of foreign
settlements. and 1t is further said that the
United States had been informed that Japan
was disposed to contest this point. which 1t
considered vital in the exercise of trade
privileges.
All the newspapers today publish editor
ials on the mediation suggestion and de-
clare such step Is unnecessary.
The press generally admits with some
irritation that great victory has been
Won by American diplomacy in Manchurla.
Troops to Leave Port Arthur
PORT ARTHUR. January 19.-Four thou
sand troops are to leave here tomorrow
bound northward. Otherwise, city life Is
families
Applications by correspondents desiring
to accompany the forces have all been
met with reply that hostiIities are not
expected and, therefore, it would be pre-
mature to issue permits.
The authorities here state definitely that
Russia has no intention of nor desire to
interfere with Korea, even should Japan
continue to land small bodies Of troops
there in contravention of the existing trea-
ties, as the Russians assert the Japanese
are doing, under the pretext that they are
only railway guards.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19

White Star Line, income $4,000 Started
forty clippers to Gallo ma n 1919 Built
railroad connecting Erie with Ono and
Mississippi.
Pioneered TIE first street railway IN
Europe, America. Australia and England.
Built first Pacific railway, 81 1889. hrpigh
Credit Mobfiier. Owned aee0 lots In Onaha,
worth 81. coo COO Been in fifteen jails with
out crime.
Mr.. Trains parents. with several BROTH
and sisters died at New Orleans IRON
yellow fever and his Oh idhood home was
on his grandmother's farm in Massacha-
setts. mol long after entering the Boston
shipping house fou d d by his cousin. he
went abroad. and ON that time on ne
wandered ell over the globe
In 1878 he began career as lecturer ana
agitator and held pubHc DEBATES with some
of the ablest orators in the country. A few
years ago he made trip around the world
in sixty-six days, y.ng afte ward that his
psychic force enabled him to overcome all
obstacles.
When Mills Hotel No 1 was opened sew
eral years "gU, MIR Ira went there to
live and since then m d. 1t his head ,uar-
ters One of the features of h eveniful
life was his ad iii ton for children and
for years a fam. ar spectacle in Madison
square was Citizen Train on a bench sur
rounded nv "A group OF little ones.
Mr. Trans last m sa venture occurred
last summer. when he was quarantined at
Stamford. Conn. in a smallpox isolation
camp and threatened that ty with suit
at least fifty books nd freuu My asserted
that his psychic power eventually would
make him the mnst potent sovereign of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
FOR THE PROPOSED PLAZA.
District Commissioners Urge Appropri
alton in Urgent Deficiency Bill.

The District Commissioners appeared be-
fore the members OF the House appropria-
tons committee having charge of the urgent
deficiency sbfll, and, it Is understood. dis
cussed the ACCESSIBILITY of including in the
bill the appropriation of $500, 600 which was
asked for IN joint resolution INTRODUCED
by Representative McCleary December
last This appropriation is to be used for
the purchase or condemnation of land neces-
sary for the union station piazza and new
streets, and for reconstructing, grading and
paving Of streets and avenues In connection
with new union, station work.
1t is said that Representative McCleary
favors the inclusion OF this appropriation In
the urgent deficiency bill, and also that the
Commissioners favor the plan believing
that 1t will be the quickest way of securing
the necessary funds for the work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
ADMIT THEIR DEFEAT
STATEMENT OF OPPONENTS OF
THE CANAL TREATY.
Democrats in Conference Agree to
Support a Resolution Asking for
More Information on Panama.

A conference of the democratic senator's
to discuss the Panama situa ton was held
today at the committee room of Senator
German. More than two hours were con-
sumed In considera ton of the various plans
suggested of getting full information con-
corning the alleged participation by United
State officials in the revolution on the
isthmus
Nearly every senator spoke, and it was
the unanimous opinion that the republican
senator's are In possession of facts which
have been withheld from the democrats.
Despite this feeling it WIS agreed there Is
no way the canal treaty can be defeated
in the Senate. 1t was submitted that a
number of democrats must vote for ratitica-
ton of the convention, their geograph-
lcai position and the consequent CONNER
cial conditions demand it.
The action of the republican members of
the Senate foreign relations committee in
adopting the Lodge resolution to report tho
treaty without delay was commented on
and several democrats notably Senators
Morgan. Daniel Bailey and Pettus predict
ed that If goaded by republican precpi
fancy tho democrats might yet become
unit in voting for rejection of the conven-
fion. Other senators agreed that this was
impossible, and after the meeting admitted
that it Is palmer than ever that the treaty
will BIO ratified.
Just before the close Of the conference
motion was adopted authorizing Senator
German to appoint a committee of three,
OF which he is to be one. to draft a compo-
site resolution of inquiry, which Will have
the unanimous support of the democrats.
This committee was Instructed TO report at
10 o clock tomorrow morning. The reso-
lutions introduced in the Senate by Messrs.
Morgan. German Carmack and others call
ing for information concerning the Panama
revolution and the formation of the republic
of Panama VIII be used in drafting the
resolution which. 1t IS expected, VIII be
adopted at tomorrow VS. conference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets
Baltimore Markets.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, January 19-FLOUR-Firm.
unchanged; receipts, 7.453 barrels; exports, ITO
barrels.
WHEAr-strong: spot contract, e2Aas2h: spot
No. 2 red western, e3a93k; January, g2Ha02h
February, 93a93A: May, 93A; steamer No. red
s5Aa85la; receipts. 8 463 bushels.
CORN-Steady; spot, 50ssa50E; January. 60ka
50A; February, 505sa5l; March, 511saJlH; steamer
mixed, 495a49X receipts. So, 52a bushels. South
white corn. 81; southern yellow corn. g.
OATS-Firm: No. white. 41as7Ls: No. mixed,
43a43I5; receipts, .106 bushels
RYE-Steady: in export elevators. No. 2. 00a61:
uptown. 65a6o: No western, in export elevators.
61a62; uptown 67a66. Recelpts, 2,S11 bushels.
HAY-Stesdy. unchanged
GRAIN FRE1GHTS-Q Quiet unchanged.
BUTTER-Firm; fancy imitation 20a7f; fancy
creamery. 25a20; fancy iade. l6s1s; stors packed,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
Army Orders.

Lieut.. Col. William Fl. Comeggs, deputy
paymaster general, has been relieved from
duty in the department of the Colorado and
ordered to San Francisco. Cal. for duty In
that city and assignment as chief paymas-
ter OF the department Of California upon
the retirement from active service of Col.
Frank NJ. Coke. assistant paymaster gen.
eraL
Mai. James B. Aleshire. quartermaster
has been ordered to East st. Louis ILL., on
official business pertaining to the inspection
and receiving of artillery horses to be de-
livered al that place
Capt. Guy Carleton. paymaster, has been
ordered TO report to the commanding gen.
eral Of the department of Texas for duty as
CHER paymaster relieving Capt Otto Beck
or. paymaster. who will continue on duty
In that department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
CASE OF SMALLPOX ON TRAIN.
No. on Grand Trunk Guaranteed at
Niagara Falls.

BUFFALO, N. Y. January ia special
to the News from Niagara Falls says the
Grand Trunk passenger train. No. 4. is in
quarantine at Niagara Falls, Ont, with a
case of smallpox aboard.
The train was stopped on the bridge and
all the passengers held prisoners The au-
thorties would not permit the morning pa
pers from Toronto to be thrown off.
Dr. Bingham. immigration physician at
this point. was summoned and he in turn
summoned Health Officer Scott. The train
was fumigated. Fourteen people were eX-
poSed to the disease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
FOR RURAL FREE DELIVERY.
The Postmaster General Requests
Emergency Appropriation of $500, OOo

An urgent deficiency appropriation of
100000 requested of the House today
by Postmaster General Payne to enable the
establishment of rural free delivery routes
after March 4, when the present funds will
be exhausted.
On January Is last there were In opera
ton Il .o66 routes; GA more have been or
dered established by February L. and 500
more March |. It is for the expense of
these last routes that the appropriation is
asked
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
Adjudged to Be Insane.

judged Mary E. Ellsworth to De insane
upon a petition flied by her sister. The
court has appointed William s. Mccarthy
committee OF the person and trustee to take
charge OF the valuable real estate owned
by Mary e. Ellsworth. Wolf & Rosenber6
represented the petitioner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
Hearst Clubs to Meet.

Arrangements have been made for the
initial meeting in the campaign for the
election of District delegates to the demo-
cratic national convention, to be held to-
night at the hall at 5O6 9th street north
west. Representatives C. D. Van Duzer of
Nevada and c. F. Cochran of Missouri are
billed to speak. The meeting will be under
the auspices of the William X. Hearst
clubs of the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
Justice Gould to Resume Bench.

Justice Ashley M. Gould Of the District
Supreme Court, who has been absent from
the City Hall since the death of his wife,
will preside in Equity Court No. 2 tomor-
row. An assignment of cases has been
posted for hearing tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
Employment of Military Officers

Secretary Root has approved plan sub
nitted by the general staff for the more
extended employment in military work
of officers on the retired list not physically
incapacitated. and has referred 1t to the
military committees of Congress for the
necessary legislation to put it into effect.