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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
WEST POINT GRADUATES.
Assignment to Different Branches of
the Military Service.

The War Department has announced the
assignment to the various branches Of the
military service of the class of cadets num-
bering IA Just graduated from the Military
Academy at West Point. OF the graduates
ten are placed in the corps of engineers;
twenty-four In the cavalry arm: thirty in
the artillery corps and sixty In the infan-
try arm. The Ave horror men who gradual
ed at the top and who are assigned to the
corps Of engineers are Charles Robert Pet
tbs. William cambridge Alexander Ander-
son. Ralph Talbot Ward, John Jennings
Kingman and Robert Philip Howell, jr.
Vaughn Washington Cooper Is senior in the
cavalry: LESLEY James McNair in the ar
tillery corps and James Garfield McIlroy in
the infantry ARM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
The Alumni Association.
NOW TWO STREETS.
New York Avenue Between Ninth and
Thirteenth.

In the future New York avenue between
9th and 18th streets northwest will be con-
sidered as two streets for the purpose of
traffic. Major Sylvester recommended this
action today and Commissioner West APP
proved 1t.
Major Sylvester states that much con-
fusion has arisen over the construction
of New York avenue between the points
named. as one street. Between 9th and
18th streets. he states. the avenue Is very
broad. and practically forms two streets
owing to the parking in the center. Bicycle
riders and drivers OF vehicles in the
habit of laying themselves liable to ar
rest. he mentions, because of using the
wrong side OF the street.
Major Sylvester states that Judge Kim
ball Of the Police Court Endorses his view Of
the matter and thinks 1t would be wise
to designate that part Of New York ave-
nue. that has parking in the center as two
streets.
Pennsylvania avenue is the only other
street in the city. 1t Is stated. which Is
designated as two streets for the purposes
of traffic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
PETITION FILED.
Mrs. Dodge, Asks Appointment as
COMMITTEES Of Frederick Dodge.

Mrs. Elizabeth 8. Dodge. through At
torrey A. Leftwich Sinclair. has filed a
petition in the Supreme Court of the Dis
trict of ColuDbia requesting that she be
appointed committee Of the person and es-
tate of Frederick c. Dodge. her husband.
who was a member Of the local fire depart
ment until April /. 1901, when he was re-
tired by the District Commissioners on
pension Of so a north. to be paid out Of
the firemen's relief fund.
Mrs. Dodge explains to the court that her
husband was declared to be of unsound
mind by a marshars jury the 18th instant.
since which tfmeI he has been confined in
the Government Hospital for the Insane.
She further explains that her husband is
the owner Of premises All 9th street north
east OF the value Of about 5000. and con-
cludes by asking the court TO appoint her
committee to manage this property and to
collect the pension granted her husband as
1t becomes payable.
On presentation OF Mrs. Dodge's petition
Justice Anderson signed an order appoint
ing her committee. as requested. and d.
recting that she give bond in the penalty
OF $500 before entering upon the perform
ance Of her duties.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
London Story OF Finding Of
Missing Man Denied.
WASSEEN AT PLYMOUTH
SITUATION IN THE SAME STATE
OF DOUBT AS YESTERDAY.
Announcement Was Due Probably to
Confusing the Names Of
Loomis and Ellis.

PARIS. June 2J.-The whereabouts Of
Kent J. Loomis brother Of the American
assistant secretary of state. Francis b.
LcomIs. who disappeared shortly before or
after the arrival Of the North German
Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm III at Ply
mouth. June ~. remains In the same state
OF doubt as yesterday. The officials who
are conducting the search for the missing
man say there Is truth in the report
published by a London newspaper to the
effect that Loomis turned up here yester-
day
The announcement probably resulted
from confusing the names of Loomis and
W. H. Ellis The latter sailed from Mar
seille this afternoon for Abyssinia.
Ellis Left for Abyssinia.
A cablegram from Paris last night says:
Mr.. Ellis left for Marseille tonight. where
he will take the steamer Oxus tomorrow
for Jlbutil. from which port he will proceed
inland to the capital of Abyssinia. He will
be gone about four months.
Ellis positively declined to state whether
he had the commercial treaty between the
United States and Abyssnia. but 1t has
been learned from a reliable source that
the treaty Is in his possession.
Before his departure Ellis wrote a lengthy
letter to one OF the relatives OF MIR. Loomls
disappearance.
The letter says that LOOMS remained up
late for several nights and therefore his
absence from his berth on the night the
steamer touched Plymouth was not noticed
Toward morning. finding that I.Oomis was
still absent. Ellis notified the steward and
the captain. and thorough search was
made without results
While Ellis was here he was in frequent
communication with the American embassy
ana the consulate general. assisting In the
Geographic inquiries which were made in
the EFFORT to locate the Whereabouts OF
1,OOmts.
No Clue at London
LONDON. June 25.-The mystery which
surrounds the disappearance of Kent ].
LOOMS Ia no nearer solution. Not a soli-
tary clue az to his whereabouts has re-
suited from nearly a week 8 widespread In
Vestisation. Consul General Evans and the
assistant cOnsuls have made and are still
making all possible inquiries. but without
the faintest trace Of the missing man
The statement of Gustave Fla nm of San
francisco. a passenger OF the Kaiser Will
helm III. that he saw Loomis at Plymouth
Is 50 FAR uncorroborated. The American
consul at that port says the board of trade
figures which presumably tally with the
number or passengers who came of the
steamer show that 15S persons landed. al
OF whom gave their names These tally
with the passenger list. and Loomis' name
Is not among them. The agents of the steam
ship line have been searching Plymouth
since the afternoon OF June 20. but no man
or the name of Loomis. or any person an
swering his description Is staying at any
hotel in Plymouth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
FIRST "TRIP TO CHINA
EARLY VOYAGE OF AN AMERI-
CAN SHIP TO FAB EAST.
Commanded BY Commodore Truxtun
and Carried Observation-Disclosures
From Congress.

1t is interesting to note In connection with
the affairs in the far east that before
Washington became President. an Ameri-
can merchant ship had opened trade with
China. and that her master was a patriot
of the revolutionary navy and afterward
was among the first to receive a commits
sion and command in the navy as organ
lied in 1794-Commodore Thomas Truxtun.
1t was in 1855 that several gentlemen of
Philadelphia united with the commodore In
fitting out the ship Canton for voyage to
China to open up commercial trade with
that country. Capt. Truxton had but re-
Gently returned from France with DR..
Franklin. and. his country not then needing
his services. he turned his attention to the
merchant service with his eyes on the Chi
nese trade. He was the master Of the
ship and before sailing some doubts were
felt. as this was the first American ship
destined for China. that the Jealousy OF
some Of the East Indian companies might
be expected. Congress. on January 10. 1885.
granted him as master of the ship the fol-
lowing letter of hospitality:
Letter Of Hospitality.
Most serene serene. most puissant. puis-
SAINT, high. ilustrious. noble. honorable,
venerable wise and prudent emperors.
kirgs. republics, princes. dukes. earls.
barons lords burgomasters. councillors az
also judges. officers. justiciaries and re-
gents OF all the good cities and places.
whether ecclesiastical or secular. who shall
see these presents or hear them read;
We the United States In Congress as
seInLied. make known. that Thomas Irux-
tun. captain OF the ship called the Canton.
is a citizen Of the United States of Amer
lea and that the ship which he commands
belongs to the citizens of the United states;
and we wish to see the said Ihomas
Truxtun prosper in his lawful analrs. our
prayer is TO all before mentioned. and 20
each OF them separately. where the sara
Thomas Truxtun shall arrive with his YES
sci and cargo. that they may please to re-
ceive him with goodness. and treat him IN
Il becoming manner. permitting him. upon
tbs. usual tolls and expenses IN passing ana
repassing. to pass. navigate and frequent
The ports. passes and territories. to the eno.
to transact his business where and in what
ma nner he snail judge proper. whereof we
shall be willingly indebted. In testimony
whereof we have caused the seal OF the
United States of America to be hereunto
affixed.
jWitness) DAVID RAMSAY.
Chairman Of Congress. in the absence Of
his excellency. John Hancock. President,
this I'd day of January, in the year OF our
Lord. 1888. and of our sovereignty and In
dependence the tenth.
This voyage proved a very prosperous
one, and the master made four other sim
liar voyages, taking in Calcutta. Bombay.
Batavia and other ports: giving up the mer-
chant service for that OF the navy In l1S7.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
BUSINESS MEMS OUTING.
Arrangements Being Completed for
Excursion on Monday.

Responses received by the committee Of
the Business Mems Association in charge
of the annual outing, which Is to take
place at Chesapeake Beach Monday. as
stated In yesterdays Star. indicate larger
attendance this year than usual. Mr. Paul
Y Waters. general manager of the Chesa-
peake Beach Railroad Company. has ar
ranged good car service for the occasion.
1t is the intention OF most of the members
of the association to go to the beach on
the 23O train IN order that they may have
time enough to- take a dip in the salt wa
ter and enjoy the athletic sports and con-
tests In the water before the banquet is
held. This years banquet is TO be in the
dining rooms of the Hotel Belvedere. Some
amusing and interesting contests in the
water are promised by President Frank X.
Raymond and members OF the entertain
ment committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Tramps Killed in Railway Wreck.

Specisl Dispatch 10 The Evening Star
SUFFOLK. Va. June 25.-At least three
possibly four. persons are believed to have
perished in the wreck of the Norfolk and
Western east-bound freight train No. 104.
at Myrtle. Va. last night. Only one uni
Identified body has been recovered. but news
from Myrtle this morning says there are
two OF three others buried beneath the
debris. The dead are unknown tramps who
were stealing rides. The injured are: Ar
thur Tren Richmond. Va. Kenny Walker
Norfolk. Va: Eure Kenneth, Wilmington,
n. c. Capt. Tucker. conductor Of the train
says after the locomotive and one car had
passed the switch 1t was deliberately turned
by train wreckers. but this theory is ques-
tOnei
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Double Tragedy In st. Louis.

dispatch from st. Louis last night says,
A man supposed to be Nelson p Benson OF
Kansas City fatally wounded Miss Mary
Dove and then shot himself Thursday, dy-
Ing shortly afterward- Miss Dove Is dying
Tho shooting occurred In the Illinois Hotel,
whore the couple had registered as Mr.. and
Mrs. Dennis Cummings.
In Benson's pocket was found bottle
CONTAINING powerful acid. Cards giving
addresses Of Miss Dove In various citles
were also found In Benson's pocket BEN
son had evidently followed Miss Dove from
place to place. Benson was Q hardwood
dnisher and was married.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
GOVERNMENT BONDS.
Baltimore Markets.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BALTIMORE, Nd June 25.-FLOUR-Quiet un-
changed: receipts. 800 barrels; exports. 600 bar.
rels.
WHEAT-Unsettled: spot. contract 90a90K !:
spot No. red western. 9Oa80L: June. 50 asked ;
July. s21saS2A: August. s2I, asked steamer No.
red. s2as2H: receipts. 1.245 bushels southern by
sample 60a90: southern grade, SOa9O
CORN-Steady: spot, 5liaa51%; June. 51Lza51X !;
July. 62a52A: steamer mixed. 4S11a4sA; receipts.
7.014 bushels; southern white corn, 5Oa56; south
ern yellow corn 5Oa56.
oATs-Easy; No. white. 4se 4el, No. mixed.
43ha44 receipts. .O4l bushels.
RYE-Dull: No. 2 western. 70 asked.
HAY-Steady. unchanged.
GRAIN FRE1GHTS-Dull UNCHANGED
BUTTER-Stesdy: fancy imitation, 1890; fancy
creamery. 24a2o: fancy ladle. 15a18; store packed
12a13
EGGS-Firm, IT.
CHEESE-Steady: large. 9a8h medium. 0hsaI0;
small, 1Oha1Ot.
SUGAR-Strong: coarse granulated. $40; fine,
SIC. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Candidates for ANNAPOLIS.

There were 1913 applicants at the exami-
nations of candidates for appointment as
midshipman. which took place at the Naval
Academy this week. At the former exaIni-
nations held at various places throughout
the country 148 young men have been re-
ported as qualified for admission to the
academy. There were originally AS va
cancies, and 1t 10 expected that 300 OF these
places will be filled, the remaining vaoan.
cies going over until next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
In the Divorce Court.

decree has been signed by Justice An
derson. in EQUITY Court No. /. granting
Laura A. Carpenter a divorce from Thos.
B. Carpenter because OF infidelity
James P. Collins has petitioned the Su-
preme Court Of the District Of Columbia to
grant him divorces from Jennie C. Collins
The parties were married January 1, 1887,
in Baltimore. Nd. and have one child A
correspondent h named. Attorney E. L.
Giles appears Tor the petitioner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Cannon Gets Touch Of Malaria.

CHICAGO. june 2o.-A dispatch to the
Tribune from Danvills. ILL.,. says: Just
little touch Of malaria contracted at
Springfield during the state convention"
declared Speaker Joseph G. Cannon when
asked regarding his health. Yes, expect
to take a sea voyage about July with my
daughter for the beneht Of my health. We
will not remain on the other side long. but
vii return, Doghap1, on the same ship"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Order Diminishing Proceedings,

The proceedings at law instituted by John
Ofenstein against Henry o. Towles. Zenas
c. Robbins, c. C. Bryan and Gilbert B.
Towles involving certain OF the we'll
known Towles forged notes. have been en-
tered dismissed by the plaintiff as to all
the defendants, except Gilbert B. Towles.
against whom Judgment was taken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
BONA Eide CIRCULATION.

The sworn statement below shows that
the circulation Of The Star Is what 1t IL
claimed to be- Furthermore, within the
city of Washington its circulation Is more
whether morning or evening. and it is
regularly delivered every day. by carriers.
to fifteen thousand subscribers who take
no other Washington daily paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Chief Clerk Of Canal Commission.

Mr.. s. e. Redfern Of this city has been
appointed chief clerk OF the isthmian canal
commission. Mr.. Redfern has been con-
nected with tho Panama canal work for the
past six years. and II we'll and favorabiy
known to the members OF the commission.
He first became associated with the work
been employed by the commissions which
have worked with Admiral Walker since
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
The Alliance to Go to cu,ebra.

Orders have been issued for the old train
ing ship Alliance to go to Culebra for use
as a store ship on that station She will
be towed by the collier Abarenda and con-
vOyed by the cruiser Detroit. The start
VIII be made from Boston. whore the Al
lance Is now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Petition in Bankruptcy.

Harrison E. Crook Of this city this after
noon filed a petition in voluntary bank
ruptcy. His summary Of debts is stated to
be 81, 1920. and no assets. The petition
was filed through Attorneys Brandenburg
& BrandenburH. ---
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Fraud Order Issued

A fraud order has been issued by the
Post Office Department against Prof.
George Rupert OF Boston. Mass, for using
the mails for fraudulent purposes in an as
trologtcal scheme of telling fortunes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Today's Government Receipt,

Today's Government Receipts.
Matt Eul bank notes received today for
redemption. 81 30 D.: government receipts
from internal revenue. s7s2, O&4; customs,
$Sla.452 miscellaneou $50. 9SS expendi-
lures. 81 .32o.UG
Available cash balance. sl64 o6s. es2s7
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Circulation of The Evening Star"
Daily average.

I solemnly swear that the above state
ment represents only the humber Of copies
OF THE EVENING STAR circulated dur
ing the six secular days ending Friday.
June "a. 1904 that Is. the number of
copies actually sold. delivered. furnished
or mailed. for valuable consideration, to
bona flde purchasers or subscribers, and
that the copies so counted are not return
able to or remain in the once unsold,
J. WHIT. HEBRON.
Business Manager.
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
twenty-hfth day Of June. A. D. 1904.
q. r. RAMHY,
Notary Public, q. @.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Historic Ship to Be Raised.

VANCOUVER. b. O.. June D.-Ths
steamer Bsvsr. the first to cross the Pacific
ocean under her own steam. In 1885. lying
wrecked at the mouth Of Vancouver har.
Dor for twelve years. 10 to be raised By
the city Of Vancouver and placed on exhihl.
ton at Stanley Park with q placard ~
citing the historical event in which ~
took part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Second Illinois District.

CHICAGO. June 25.-At the second dis
trict democratic convention Edward Stat
ford was today nominated for Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Building Permit Issusd.

A building permit was issued today:
Washington Sanitary Housing Company.
three two-story BRICK dwellings. Nos ~ t.
z48 Franklin street northwest; cost S. 300
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Former Chickasaw aoysrnor Hurt

ARDMORE. ]. T.. June z5-E. M. Harris.
ex-governor Of the Chickasaw Nation, was
severely IL not fatally hurt by being
thrown from his horse and striking against
q tree. He has been Unconscious for sew
eral hours. He II one OF the bost known
men In the toeK1toeV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Bank Deposit Record Broken.
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers. 1919 ST.. members New York
stock exchange. Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board Of trade.
iRh ClnAe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Downtown Temperature.

The temperature registered today by AZ.
feck's standard Thermometer was as fols
lows: IN. So: II m. %: 2 pm. SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
FINANCE AND TRADE.
The Market Opened Dull and
Irregular Today.
STOCKS LITTLE HIGHER
TRIVIAL CHANGES RESULTED
FROM FIRST HOURS TRADING.
Operations In Bonds Showed More
Breadth-Prices Drifted Lower
Than Last Nights.
STOCKS LITTLE HIGHER

NEW YORK. June 25.-The stock market
today opened duh and irregular. but the
majority OF stocks slightly higher.
Texas and Pacific gained a half and Amer
lean Express jumped 2. Baltimore and
Ohio and Brooklyn Transit lost a half.
Only trivial changes resulted from the
first hours trading. A slight easing of in
the secondary transactions was checked by
large buying of Union Pacific and Southern
Pacific. The latter rose a half. Operations
in bonds showed relatively more breadth
than stocks.
Prices drifted slowly downward to
shad under last night Consolidated Gas
was offered down 2ss and there wei losses
o. about point in the rupolitsn Trac-
items, Minneapo St. Paul Sauit Ste.
Marie and Detroit Southern preferred: Rail
way Steel preferred rose 2 and General
Ele ctric l.
The closing was dull and easy.
Bank Deposit Record Broken.
NEW YORK. June 25.--This weeks bank
statement breaks all previous records for
grand total Of deposits. which now asgre-
gate 81. I43. S14. 100. The aggregate for spe-
Gle and for cash holdings Is also IN excess
of over $17,OOOOOO In loans Is believed
crease of over 1000 In loans Is believed
to result from increased activity in the
bond market which Is coincident with the
semi-annual disbursement of Interest and
dividend PAYMENTS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-06-25
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets.
Washington Stock Exchange.
RAILROAD BONDS,

Sales-Regular call, IL O'Clock noon-Mer9en-
thaler Linotype. 10 at 173h. 10 at 17Sh
Lanston Monotype. at eh.
After call-Mergenthaler Linotype, 10 at 1884,
The Republican journal., 1904-11-17

This nation will no more hold another
people in perpetual bondage than it will
tolerate the enslaving of individuals by
its citizens.-Judge Parker.
How about the colored men of the
South? Not only are they entitled un-
der the law to all the rights and privi-
leges of American citizenship, but the
representation of the South in Congress
is based upon their votes, which they
are not allowed to cast. Secretary of
War Taft in public address exposed
the false statements made by Judge
Parker concerning the Philippines, and
said, among other things:
There is class, who are heard from
every stump on the subject OF the sup
preston of the rights of the Filipinos
under the principles of the Declaration
of Independence, but who entertain
full sympathy with the effort which
has been made throughout the South
ern States by grandfather clauses and
other provisions of law to exclude from
the franchise the ignorant negroes and
to retain the privilege of its exercise
for the equally ignorant whites. These
are the leaders of the Democratic party,
who, in despair of finding any plank
upon which they all can agree, have
selected this one upon which Mr.. Par
ker, Mr. Cleveland and Mr.. Bryan can
stand, not at the same time and in the
same section of the country, so great IS
their harmony, but at different times
and at different places.
The Republican journal., 1904-11-17
WEDDING BELLS.

BIcKFoRD-SMITH. A very pretty we'd
ding occurred at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs F. L. Smith, Belmont
Centre, Monday noon, Nov. 14th, when
their daughter, Clara Luella, was united in
marriage to Edwin Wayne Bickford of
Lewiston, Me. The house was tastefully
decorated with evergreen, New England
holly and ferns, and an arch of cedar with
its floral bell formed fitting background
for the blushing bride and happy groom.
Miss Nellie Leighton of Pittsheld, attired
in soft blue gown with cream trimmings,
played the wedding march. Little Miss
Lulu Dow of Pittsfeld, ring bearer, pre-
ceded the bridal party, dressed in white
with pale pink carnations. Miss Mabel
Park of New Hampshire as bridesmaid, in
light blue with white carnations, was fol-
lowed by the bride on her fathers arm,
wearing princess dress of white muslin.
The bridal veil was fastened with whit e
carnations and her bouquet was of the same
fragrant flowers. The groom was attended
by DR.. Porter of Lewiston, and by Newton
Blanchard as reference man. Rev j. W.
Hatch of Belfast performed the double
ring ceremony in a very pleasing and i'm
pressive manner. After congratulations,
and questions of relationship had been
settled, all repaired to the dining room,
where festoons of green and holly berries
adorned the walls. The table decorations
were ferns and trailing vines. A generous
lunch was served and the bride distributed
dainty boxes of wedding cake. Gifts from
many friends added to their happiness
DR.. and Mrs. Bick ford will reside in Lewis
ton.