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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Donnelly's Letter to the Packers.

CHICAGO, August %, 1904.
The following Is the letter which Presi-
dent Donnelly sent to the packers:
"Gentlemen-Inasmuch as the existing
strike In the packing industry Is causing
much Inconvenience to the general public
as we'll as creating much ill-feeling and
criticism. and being DESTROYS of doing our
full duty In this matter. we respectfully re-
quest an early conference with you with
the view to efrecting an honorable adjust
ment of the controversy"
The packers reply was:
Your letter Of August % has been re-
ceived. and in reply thereto have to say
that, considering the present condition of
our plants and the results OF past confer
ences. we can see no possible benefit that
can follow any further conference. There
fore we respectfully decline your request"
This Is taken to mean that there Is moth
Ing left for the strikers but unconditional
surrender.
The prompt refusal Of the packers to have
any dealings with President Donnelly leaves
the men more disconsolate than ever. and
the looked for break in the union ranks Is
now believed to be close at hand.
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DEDICATION AT GRovEroN.
Monument to Confederate Dead Of First
Bull Run Battle

HEADQUARTERS CAMP, Gainesville.
Va. August GA monument erected to
the confederate dead of the first battle of
Bull Run by the Daughters of the Confed-
eracy Is to be dedicated tomorrow at
Groveton. Gen. Bell. in command of the
troops at Thoroughfare. will participate in
the exercises with the 1th Cavalry. Gov.
Montague will make the dedication ad-
dress.
Gen. Bell has planned that the participa-
ton Of his cavalry in the dedication exer-
cises shall not only be a tribute to the
memory of the dead. but the nine-m
march between division camp No. = and
Groveton Is to be made a practice march.
The troop Is to be divided into five sections,
each taking a different road to Groveton.
with instructions to arrive there exactly at
the same time.
The start will be made at s o'clock.
Groveton will be reached at 1890, and
the dedication will begin a half hour
later. This practice march Is to constitute
the work of division No. for the day.
No drills were ordered today.
The officers of Gen. Corbin's staff made
inspection tours of the maneuver zone on
horseback this morning, some going to-
ward Manassas and some in the direction
OF ThOrOughfare.
A meeting of all the officers Of the three
camps has been called by Gen. Corbin at
his headquarters Wednesday morning,
when the general situation will be dis
cussed. That the proper information Of
the maneuvers may be had Gen. Corbin
has issued instructions to Col. A. L. Wag-
ner, chief umpire, or some member Of his
staff or assistants. to deliver a lecture at
the camp established for members of the
press each evening after a day Of ma
neuvering. This lecture will be available
for officers Of the army if they desire to
attend.
Gen. Grant, in command of division camp
No. 1. at Manassas, rode to headquarters
today for a conference with Gen. Corbin
Gen. Bell. in comamnd at Thoroughfare,
put in the entire day on his horse. max
ing observations to aid him in the defense
of Thoroughfare GAP
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Turf Exchanges Barred.

Fraud orders were today issued by the
Post Office Department against two turf
betting schemes promoted at Saratoga
Springs, N. Y. The first was the work of
Hiram Stokes & Son, the plan being to
induce investors into the game under the
impression that an assured income was to
be the result. This concern claimed In its
guarantee that an investment of $40
would bring a return of at least 5000. 1t
was found by the assistant attorney gen.
raj for the Post Office Department that
the plan was carried on in violation of
the lottery law of the United States, and
a fraud order was accordingly issued
against them.
Vance Brown, Thos. B. Reid J. Jones and
C.. H. James, their plan being similar to
the other. They were also deprived of the
use Of the mails.
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Opening Today Showed Up
ward Tendency.
LARGE BUYING ORDERS
TRADERS SOLD OUT ON THE
INITIAL RISE, PRICES REACTED.
Low-Priced Minor Stocks Conspicuous
~ Strengthening Became Broad
Crop Report Influence.

NEW YORK, August 29-Business for
the week opened on the stock exchange to-
day with an upward tendency to prices.
Advances reached q to u in st. Paul. Mis-
souri, Pacific, Union Pacific and Tennessee
Coal.
Large buying orders came into the market
for Pennsylvania, Reading. Baltimore and
Ohio. the Pacifies, st. Paul and United
States Steel preferred.
Traders sold out on the opening rise. and
prices reacted st. Paul losing q. After
period Of dullness and hesitation the mar
ket advanced again, and recovered to the
opening range. number of the low
priced minor railroad stocks were con-
spicuously strong. notably Peoria and East
ern and Toledo st. Louis and Kansas City
preferred which advanced two and three
points, respectively. Northwestern also
sold up two and Hooking Valley two and a
half.
Trading became broader stronger and
more active as the morning advanced. Pool
operations were resumed in certain stocks,
and there was buying for both accounts in
all of the speculative favorites. rise of a
point in St. Paul and Pennsylvania stimu-
lated quite an active demand for other
standard stocks.
tillers' securities. which advanced three
points. General Electric and Westinghouse
Electric moved up 2Aa2Ia. and there was
quick jump in Sugar of ~ Fresh selling
Of st. Paul cancelled its rise later and the
market fell of In sympathy. but rallied
again at noon. when Union Pacific was bid
up TO 1904. Bonds were steady at noon.
Favorable reports from the crop regions
and the substantial character of the MORN
ing's rise Influenced the further rise In
prices after midday. y great variety or
stocks were dealt in at material Improve
mentS for number of the leSs-known
properties. Reading, Union Pacific and
Atchison were bought havily at improve
ments of I to IL, and there was jump or
% in New York Central.
Trading fell off greatly In the afternoon
and the market began to respond to the
profit taking. Pennsylvania and the grain
carriers weakened slightly and hardened
again toward o'clock Hooking Valley
rose in all, and Toledo, st. Louis and
Western preferred AZ
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IN LOWER MARYLAND.
Many Republican Clubs Being Organ
lied in the River Counties.

1.-The republicans in the lower river coun-
ties of Maryland have started upon an ag-
gressive campaign" said Mr.. A. ]. Kinsley
of st. Mary's county today. Many Roose-
Welt and Fairbanks clubs are being organ
lied, and there are other evidences of ac-
tivity. A republican campaign glee club is
being organized, 1t Is said. at Leonard
town, and it is proposed to have the or
ganization visit different parts Of the state
during the campaign and sing its battle
songs to the voters"
Mr.. Kingsley also stated that the oyster
planting industry is booming along the
lower Potomac, those engaged In the oyster
traffic having come to the realization that
unless artificial means are restored to the
Potomac oyster will soon be thing of the
past" Several Washingtonians, he added
have invested In lower river oyster farms
and are adopting the latest methods in the
culture of the btvalve.
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Marlborough Declines Opinion.

LONDON August 29.-In reply to a tel
egram from the Associated Press asking
for confirmation or denial Of the statement
cabled from Toronto. that he would be the
next governor general Of Canada, the Duke
of Marlborough telegraphed today as fol-
lows:
Il regret to say that have no infOrma-
ton to give"
The Associated Press learned In we'll
informed quarters, however. that while the
dukes name was originally mentioned In
connection with the appointment, that he
was never seriously considered a candidate
for the governor generalship.
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Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets.
Baltimore Markets.
Special Dispatch to ThS kvening Star.


BALTIMORE. Md, August 2o-FLoUR-Qniet;
winter extra. 41oa4 49, winter clear: s6s5 GO 90:
575; spring clear, 440a4 Is; spring straight. Goa
SIS; sprfsg patent. 59oae-26; receipts. 627S bar
rels
WHEAT-strong: spot contract. l.O4hai.0ax;
spot, Ne. red western. 1.06!5a 06%; August.
I0s1ta1.0st: December. i.oes1 .oSN; steamer No.
red. 8esa96x; receipts, 81, 2e4 Bushels; soatsern
by sample 75a1 90; southern On grade, 61al.04.
CORN-Firmer; spot, ISL: August, Ssh; yrs,r;
Bushels; southern white corn. t6a60; southern vel
low corn. 6Sa64-
OATS-DuH and essy; No. 2 white. 36a36k; No.
mixed 2Ia35 asked; receipts. 6,z72 bashels;
RYE-Firm: uptown. No. 2 western. $685. re-
ceipts a28 bushels.
HAY-Qufet; No. timothy. 15.50a16.00; No.
clover mixed. Is. 50a14.00
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Steady; steam to Liverpool.
per bushel 1hd. September; Corr for orders. per
quarter, n September
creamery. 1890 fancy ladie. iAalS; store packed.
a0al2.
EGGS-Ffrm at 20.
CHEESE-Firm; large. Sa9k; msdtan, o9tss9I:
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For Separation and Maintenance.

A petition for separation and maintenance
was flied today in the Supreme Court OF
the District Of Columbia by Virginia n.
White against Albert George White The
petitioner states that she was marble to
the defendant August q. 1882 In Baltimore,
Nd. and lived with him until August ~,
1904. when she was forced to leave him be-
cause OF his cruel treatment of her. One
child has been born to the couple. Mrs.
White explains that her husband Is en-
gagged In business at 1420 Pennsylvania
avenue, from which he derives an income
Of 1850 per year. Attorney Stuart Nc
Namara represents the petitioner.
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Dividends Of Insolvent Banks.

The controller Of the currency has de-
clared dividends in favor of the creditors
of insolvent national banks as follows;
A second dividend, Is per cent, in favor
Of the creditors Of the First National Bank
Of Macon, Ca, making in all IS per cent
on claims proved amounting to $606, IT'S. 81.
A second dividend. 80 per cent, In favor
of the creditors Of the Farmers National
Bank OF Henrietta, Tex, making in all 10
per cent on claims proved amounting to
$s9, s482s.
of the creditors of the First National Bank
of Larimore. n. D., making In all 80 ITO
per cent on cltims proved amounting to
$50, O69 SO.
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FILE CLERK OF THE HOUSE.
John 4 Williams Said to Have Been
Selected.

It is stated that Mr.. John r. Williams.
resolution and petition clerk of the House
of Representatives has been selected TO
succeed the late Col. Walter H. French as
file clerk of the House. Col. French died
recently in Europe and since that time
there has been much speculation at the
Capitol as to his probable successor. Mr.
Williams comes from Scranton. Pa, and
has acted as private secretary for Repre-
sentative Cornell a number Of years.
The appointment OF the file clerk Is made
by Major Mcdowell, clerk Of the House.
and is one of the very best positions under
his control. Mr.. Williams is we'll known
about the capital city and is liked by dem
ocrats we'll as by the republicans His
backing for the position which 1t is said
he will fill henceforth was exceptionally
strong, giving evidence of his ability and
popularity.
Clerk Mcdowell is absent from the city
at this time and official announcement
of Mr.. Williams appointment has as yet
been made.
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RUSSIAN SHIP ovERHAULED.
One Said to Have Been Caught by
British Cruisers.

LONDON, August CIT is stated on
good authority that the British cruisers
sent to search for the Russian volunteer
fleet cruisers Smolensk and St Petersburg
have overhauled at least one Of those ves-
sells. The utmost reticence is maintained
at the admiralty and at this hour no official
confirmation of the statement has been
given out.
The Cost Of the War.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NEW YORK, August GA cable dis
patch from London says: War IS costing
Russia 100000 a week. 1t is estimated
that by the end of the year her capital
loss, including first outlay. will be 100 900,
oOO In comparison. Japan's expenditures
are small, Tokyo estimating that ft;O 0yo (6O
will cover the Dill for the FIRST twelve
months. Russia's heaviest item is MAIN
tenance of her army at a base SO far from
Europe.
Strong Defenses Of Liao Yang.
BERLIN. August 29.-German military
men are discussing the situation of General
kuropatkin with the keenest interest. They
have information that the defenses of Lao
Yang are Of extraordinary strength. The
certifying of the town was trusted to Cen
erai Melishtko. who enjoys here the repu-
tation OF being a master Of military engi-
neering. During the past two months he
has fortified all the strategic positions
around Lao Yang in a manner well nigh
fmpregnable. Triple lines of trenches
crown every height where artillery could be
effective. The entire line OF Notifications
Is connected through passages for facflitat-
fng the reinforcement of endangered points.
while bOmb-proof retreats covered with
steel rails protect reserves.
All important points have Geographic
communication with headquarters.
The German critics think Lao Yang de-
lenses about equaliZe the difference in
numbers between the Observation-Disclosures
at $50, OO0-and tn: Japanese, numbering
30 600 The danger Of General Kuropatkin's
situation Is recognized as being bottled up
like Field Marshal Bazaine who surrender
ed Metz to the German forces in 1870. 1t
Is doubted by the experts If General kuro-
patkin will be able to prevent the complete
encircling of Lao Yang, which would mean
probably the eventual loss of his entire
army The japanese delay OF action Is be.
leved to have been due to the necessity or
bringing up siege guns with which to break
the Russian Notifications.
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Marine Corps Orders.

Major T. P. Kane has been detached from
duty at marine headquarters in this city
and ordered to take command Of the marine
guard OF the flagship Kearsarge. September
1, relieving Capt. Dion Williams, who is as
signed to duty at the navy yard, Boston.
Capt. A. w. Catlin has been detached
from the Marine barracks, Mare Island.
California, and ordered to this city for
assignment to duty.
First Lieutenant J. H. A. Day. from the
Marine barracks, Washington city, to the
Marine barracks, League Island, Pa.
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Anxious Regarding French Attaehe.
DENIED By RUSSIA.
It is Claimed That There is No Dis
elimination in Seizing Ships.

LONDON, August 2.-The Russian gov
eminent has given assurances to Great
Britain that there 10 absolutely no ground
for the charge that the Russian warships
are discriminating against British shipping
In favor Of German or other shipping In
connection with their operations to search
for contraband 1t Ii explicitly stated that
Russia is not pursuing British ships. Ger
man ships or ships Of any other nationality,
but that she is solely pursuing contraband.
This assurance has gone far to aliay the ir-
ritation Of the government here, which had
been receiving unofficial information indi-
eating Discrimination.
advised Of the appointment of the joint
commission representing the Russian for
eign and marine ministries, to be presided
over by Prof. De Martens, professor Of ia
ternational law At the University Of 81.
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Defendant Committed to Jail.

In connection with the proceedings for
maintenance instituted by Mrs. Olive E.
Cook against Ferdinand A. Cook. Justice
Stafford in Equity Court. No. I. today d.
rected that Mr. Cook be confined in the
United States jail for thirty days for con-
tempt in having failed to obey an order OF
the court providing for the payment of all
mony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Contest Over Mcvicker Estate,

CHICAGO. August ga petition has
been filed In the probate court by Public
Administrator Strong asking that he be ap-
pointed administrator Of the estate of Har-
riet 8. Mcyicker. widow Of James H. Nc
Wicker. 1t is asserted in the petition that
Mrs. McVlcker left no will. The estate Ia
estimated as amounting to $285, 600.
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Parker Sends His Regrets.

NEW YORK, August 29.-The Democratic
Commercial Travellers League opened the
campaign in its new club house here today
Letters of regret were read from Judge
Parker. the candidate for President, and
Chairman Taggart Of the national COM
mittee. John b. Stanchfeld Of Elmira,
former democratic candidate for governor,
was the principal speaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29

Resignation Of Paymaster sanderson.
Assistant Paymaster Thomas H. Sander
son Of the navy has rendered his resigna-
tion and 1t will be accepted when he ar
rfves In the United States. Paymaster San
derson was appointed to the navy from
Wisconsin In July, 1903, and since Septem-
Der, 1908. has been stationed at Guam.
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FOUND DEAD.
Abram Sprucebank, rs Years Old, In
<hales Illuminating Gas.

Abram Sprucebank, seventy-hve years
old was found dead this afternoon at the
home of his son, No. 1905 street south
east, where he had lived. His death was
due to having inhaled Illuminating gas His
son returned with his family this afternoon
from a vacation and found his fathers dead
body in a sitting position at the bay win
dow in the dining room. 1t Is said that the
elderly man, who was paralytic. was last
seen alive Saturday Coroner hewitt made
an investigation and gave certificate OF
accidental death
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29

Return Of Navy Department Officials.
Mr.. Darling. the assistant secretary of the
navy, and the other officials who attended
the launching Of the Louisiana Saturday at
Newport News, have returned to Washing
ton and We're at their desks today. The
launching was declared to be in every way
successful,
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Mrs. Huth SLIGHTLY Burned.

An alarm of fire was sounded from box
524 about 1 o'clock today because Of
blaze in the house of Frederick Huth, 1856
E street southeast. Mr.. HUH attempted to
extinguish the flames and was slightly
burned about her hands. The origin Of the
fire Ia not known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29
Scarcity Of Teachers In Illinois.

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Twenty schools in Peoria county. Ill.
may not open September / because of a
lack Of teachers. The salary limit has been
increased to $50 month without bringing
the needed applicants. Superintendent
Stone says he never before heard OF such
q condition.
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Naval Movements.

The General Alava arrived at Chefoo this
morning and the Villalobos has left Using
tau for Chefoo. --... t-:~gs4 3
The Arkansas and Marlborough left Solo
mons Island yesterday for Annapolis.
The Wyoming has arrived at Bremerton.
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Policeman Retired on Pension.

The police retiring board has recon-
mended that Private John Stewart be re-
tired from the metropolitan police force on
a pension at the rate Of $50 a month. Ac-
cording to the report Of the retiring board
Private Stewart is unfit for police duty. on
account of physical disabilities incurred
In the line Of duty
Mai. Sylvester and the Commissioners
have approved the recommendation of the
retfrfnP hoard
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Justice Pritchard at City Hall.

Justice Pritchard OF the United States
circuit court was visitor at the city hall
today. lie renewed old acquaintances and
was the guest of Justice Stafford on the
bench In Equity Court No. / for several
hours.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29

To Represent the War Department.
partment, has been detailed to represent
the War Department at the eighth interna-
tional geographic congress, to be held in
this city the 9Th Of next month.
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Blaze In the Country.

The fire department was summoned to
the house of Mrs. Rose Dyer on the Ham,
ilton road. Garfield. this afternoon. where
children playing with a lighted lamp
caused n fire. About $25 damage was
done
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The Reported Anti-semitic Troubles.
ST. PETERSBURG. August 29.-Nothins
IS known at the department Of the interior
Of ant-Semitic disturbances having taken
place recently In Bessarabia. as reported
by the Vossische Zeitung Of Berlin
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29

Charles r. Wood. twenty-three years old.
living at 315 I street southeast. was In
5ured about the head this morning by be-
Ing struck with a bucket while working at
the filtration plant He waa able to go
homo after his injury had been dressed at
Garfield Hospital
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Petition for Divorce.

Belle Frere. through Attorney VIM. e.
Ambrose. today filed petition for divorce
In the Supreme Court Of the District OF
Columbia against Walter NJ Frere. The
couple were married in this city September
u. 1887. and have one child. A core
apondant u named.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29

British Minister to Guatemala Dead.
The State Department today received a
cablegram from Mr.. Combs, the American
minister to Qua temala, stating that Mr.
Thornton, the British minister, died at
Managua August %.
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MIsHAPs TO THE oREL.
Engines on the Russian Battle Ship
p" Practically Wrecked.


ST. PETERSBURG. August 29.-From an
excellent source It is stated that the Ill
starred Russian battle ship Orel. which al
ready has suffered two accidents. Will not
be able to Join the Baltic squadron. Ac-
cording to reports. when her engine trials
began It was discovered that the engines
had been practically wrecked by workmen
introducing iron filings into the valves ana
cylinders. 1t will probably require many
months to repair the damages. This Is the
secret of the failure Of the Orel to 60 out
on a trial trip with the other ships last
week.
Inquiries made at the admiralty elected
an absolute denial Of the report regarding
damage to the Orel On the contrary, 1t
was stated that the Orel returned today to
her official trials. which have been salts
factory, and the battle ship will surely ac-
company the Baltic squadron.
The rumor current In st. Petersburg to
the effect that a Pinch gun aboard the
Souyoroff burst, killing a number of men,
and that the battle ship was compelled to
put into Reyal, was also denied at the ad-
miralty, where 1t was said that there was
not word OF. truth in it.
Anxious Regarding French Attache.
ST. PETERSBURG, August 29-There is
considerable anxiety regarding the fate Of
Lieut. de Couverville. the Franch naval at
tache, who left Port Arthur in Junk about
the same time as Lieut. McCully, the
United States naval attache. Nothing has
been heard ofsthe French officer since that
time. At the request OF the French en-
bassy Ambassador Mccormick telegraphed
to Lieut., Necuily at Liao-Yang to ascer-
tain IT, he could throw any light on the
NATTER De Convertible should have ar
rived at some Chinese port week ago.
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Resignation of Lieut.. Brister.

The resignation of Second Lieut. William
B. Brister, Artillery Corps. of his commits
sion as an officer of the army has been ac
copied by the President, to take effect at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-08-29

William .'tlmer. sixty-seven years old,
was taken SEX this morning at New Jer-
sey avenue and N street He was re-
moved =" r lone. 336 Pennsylvania ave-
- ".i.t patrol wagon,