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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
GUNBoAT TO BE DISMANTLED.
Russian Warship to Remain at Shang-
hal Until After the War;

Consul General Goodnow, at Shanghai
reported to the State Department today
by cable that an adjustment had been
effected of the question arising from the
continued presence at Shanghai of the
Russian gunboat Mandju, in defiance of
the laws of neutrality. This little gunboat
was caught at Shanghai by the sudden
outbreak of war, and, her presence being
known to the Japanese, a couple of vastly
superior cruisers of that nationality were
posted just outside of the harbor with
Instructions to capture or sink the Rus
sian boat whenever she emerged. Mean
while, China having formally declared
her neutrality, and thus putting into
operation the international laws Of neu-
traIity, the Russian vessel could not le-
gally be allowed to remain in Chinese
port more than twenty-four hours. So
the Chinese officials served notice on the
gunboat's captain to clear out, but he ap-
pealed to his government through the
Russian consul general and considerable
pressure was brought to bear on the
government at Peking by Minister Lessar.
The result was to cause the Chinese
government to hesitate in fear of Russian
punishment. Meanwhile the Japanese
government had taken note Of the situa-
ton and avoided forcing the issue too
sharply. 1t was impelled to do this by
belief that to force China to one course or
the other respecting the gunboat would
be to cause her to break her neutrality,
anu JdPdu was very dHAlOuS " dVOiQ,
not from fear of Russia, but of the other
great neutral powers. some of which
might take advantage of the slightest
pretext of a departure from correct at
titude upon China's part to increase their
holdings in that quarter of the world.
So the matter has been the subject of
exchanges between the various Chinese
and Russian and Japanese officials at
Shanghai and Pekin, and the American
consul general today reported that it has
been finally adjusted, as the Russian con-
sui general of Shanghai had notified the
Chinese taotai at that place that Russia
would consent to the dismantlement of
the Mandju and to her being detained at
Shanghai until the end of the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The Navy Department has been inform
ed of the arrival at Key West of the
cruiser Montgomery. and the gunboat Eagle
at Bahia Honda
The gunboat Villalobos has left Hankow
for Shanghai.
The cruisers New York and Boston and
the gunboats Remington and Concord have
left Panama and gone to Callao. Peru. The
object of the trip. 1t Is said. is to give
the officers and men a change of air, made
necessary by their long stay in the vicinity
of the isthmus.
The cruiser Brooklyn, homeward bound
left Funchel today for San Juan.
The Isla de Cuba, one of the captured
Spanish gunboats. also started from Cavite
on a long voyage to the United States via
Sues. She will touch at Singapore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

When the House convened today Mr..
Olmstead (Pa), chairman of elections COM
mittee No. 2 submitted a resolution, unani-
mously reported by the committee, declar-
ing Mr.. Sims dem, Tenn entitled to the
seat which was contested by F. M. Davis
a republican. The resolution was adopted
The conference report on the diplomatic
and consular appropriation bill was adopt
ed. The House then went into committee
of the whole, with Mr.. Boutell Qll) in the
chair, and resumed consideration of the
Indian appropriation bill
Mr.. Hermann (Ore.) addressed the House
in favor of an appropriation for the Lewis
and Clark exposition, to be held at Port
land, Greg, in 1905.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04

NEW YORK, Nj
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

There was quite bit of activity on the
local market today. and while the trading
in bulk did not reach a large sum. there
was an indication Of desire on the part
OF some Of the local brokers to do business
II the cnance for trade looked rosy.
Local street railroad bonds and stocks were
stronger than for several days. Twenty
five hundred dollars IN Capital Traction As
brought 1854. an advance Of a fraction
over the bid price of yesterday. One hum
dred shares Of Washington Street Railway
preferred brought 46. fraction or the
price asked yesterday. There was soma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
MAJOR GILBERT RETIRED.
Served in 10th Infantry During the
Civil War

Major William N. Gilbert of the pay de-
partment of the army, stationed at St.
Paul, Mimi, was retired from active service
yesterday by the President, having reached
the age limit prescribed by law. Major
Gilbert, who is a graduate of the Univer-
sity of Rochester, was born in New York
and was appointed first lieutenant in the
10Th Infantry from that state in 1851. He
was promoted to captaincy in July, 1864,
and resigned from the army after the close
of the civil war in January, 1866. He was
commissioned a paymaster in the army
with the rank of major in March. 1899. and
served in that capacity in the paymasters
department up to the time of his retire.
ment yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Local Claims in Senate.

Senator German today introduced bills
for the relief Of the estate of Cyrus Martin,
deceased, of this city. and Of the heirs
of Henry N. Harris of Montgomery county
Md.
A statement accompanying the bill for
the relief of Cyrus Martin states that he did
valuable services for the government in
feeding soldiers of the Union army at his
hotel. known as the Martin Franklin
House. corner of Sth and D streets north
west. for which he did not receive compen-
sation.
The claim for Henry n. Harris is for So92
for hay. potatoes, corn, rails and shoa. s
taken from him by the Union army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
PRESENTED TO SECRETARY HAY
Baron silyematzu is on His Way tt
VOC England.

Minister EAkahira today presented to Sec
rotary Hay, at the State Department. Baron
Suyematzua, The baron is one of the states
men OF japan, son-in-law Of Marquis Ito. a
former member Of the cabinet. and rs act
lively Interested in large financial matters.
He is travelling, according to his own state
ment, for pleasure.
Baron Suyematzu arrived in New York
"Wednesday on his way to England He will
return tonight and will sail tomorrow on
the Lucanfa Baron Suyematzu said, re-
garding the suggestion of NJ Gabriel Hanoi
taux, ex-foreign minister of France. for in
PREVENTION in, the -Russo-Japanese war:
have a,Fgreat regard for M. Hanotaux
and he probably has good intentions. but the
carrying out of his plan would mean great
injury to Japan. We cannot give our arms
In this half-hearted way. afer having resort
ed to them only when all other expedients
for a settlement failed. will not say that
the time may not come when proposals will
be acceptable to us, but they should not be
spoken of before year, or perhaps two
years."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Grand Jury Returns Indictments.

The grand jury this afternoon reported
indictments as follows:
Benjamin Campbell, for assault to rob;
Tony Ingerseen, alias Anton Inguersen, for
HOUSEKEEPING; Philip Baker. for house
breaking; George Thomas. for housebreak-
ing; William Burke, for carnal knowledge;
Abraham Washington. for carnal knowl-
edge Anna Bell, for violation of section
800 of the District code; William Brown,
for assault with dangerous weapon;
Stephen r. Collins, for assault with dan
gerous weapon; George Boyd. for house,
breaking and larceny; Louis H. Pfeiffer,
for robbery; John H. Skinner for embezzle-
ment, and Lomar Walter Pool. for larceny.
A charge of malicious injury against
Howard BraXton and Joseph Braxton has
been ignored by the grand jury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Mind Believed to Be Diseased.

Miss Mary Klotz, the young woman who
said she visited the river front for the pur-
pose of drowning herself when found near
the foot of Tth street Wednesday night
about II O'Clock, as stated in yesterdays
Star, was arrested this morning and held
on suspicion that her mind is diseased
Her home is in Northeast Washington She
was found about o'clock near Sd and f
streets northwest, this morning by Police
man Terry, and he took her to the sixth
precinct. She was afterward conveyed to
the house of detention, where Dr. Marbury
examined her this afternoon and suggested
that she be sent to hospital for treatment
and observation. She will be examined by
another surgeon later in the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Location Of Training Station
on the Lakes.
EFFORT TO CHANGE IT
SENATOR QUARLES SEEKS TO
AMEND NAVAL BILL.
Spirited Discussion in the Senate-In-
dian Bill Under Consideration
in the House.

The naval appropriation bill was taken
up by the Senate today and the amendment
of the committee on naval affairs appro-
priating s25O,0OO for the establishment of
naval training station on Lake Michigan
was the first feature of the bill to receive
attention. Mr.. Quarles suggested an
amendment providing for the appointment
by the President of commission of three
men. neither of whom shall come from
state touching Lake Michigan, to select the
most available site.
The question aroused general interest
among senators from states bordering on
the great lakes, those from the states
touching Lake Michigan defending the pro-
vision and others whose states border on
other lakes opposing it.
Mr.. Alger suggested as an amendment
to Mr.. Quarles' amendment that the names
OF Lakes Erie and Huron be added to the
list Of lakes on which the station might be
located and Mr.. Nelson said that Lake
Superior also should be added. The chair
decided Mr.. Alger's amendment to be out
of order. as it was an amendment in the
third degree.
Mr.. Quarles spoke in support of his
amendment saying that the Recommended
ton of Lake Michigan by the committee
had been in accordance with the reconi-
mendation of the old board. and one reason
for this recommendation was found in the
fact that Lake Michigan is wholly within
the United States. while none of the other
Ia kes is so situated.
Mr.. QuarleS criticised the old board for
failing to definitely recommend a site and
also for not recommending a price to be
paid.
Mr.. Hopkins contended that the board
had recommended Lake Bluff, Illinois, thir-
ty-two miles from Chicago, but that the
names of other available sites had been
mentioned because of the high price of
land at Lake Bluff. He said that the
Secretary of the Navy had accepted the
recommendation as definite. He objected
to Mr.. Quarles amendment as calculated
to do away with all the old board had
done.
Mr.. Burrows agreed with Mr.. Quarles
that the recommendation was indefinite
Mr. Cullom called attention to the fact
that the Quarles provision did not alter
the situation, but still limited the Selec
ton to southern Lake Michigan.
But" said Mr.. Foraker, interrupting, sit
does preclude the possibility of consider
ing the superior adaptability of Putin
bay.
Lake Bluff Site Criticised.
Mr. Quarles criticised the Lake Bluff site
because of it's proximity to the manufac-
turing center of North Chicago. He. also
argued that in addition to the cost of the
land, 100000 would be necessary to pro-
tect the site from the entertainments of
Lake Michigan.
Lake Bluff he went on, Happens to be
in the district of Mr. Foss. chairman of
the House committee on naval affairs, and
l can understand that the board might
naturally be inclined on this account to
recommend the site, seeing that he holds
the purse strings of the navy. Hence we
contend that the selection has not been
based entirely on the merits of the case"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
In Criminal Court.

In the case OF John w. Burley. colored.
convicted of rape. the jury having added
the words with the death penalty to the
verdict of guilty. Justice Pritchard late this
afternoon directed that an investigation be
made to determine the mental condition of
the accused. The latter was taken into
court for sentence, but Justice Pritchard
declined to so act until the possibility that
Buriey is mentally unbalanced has been
removed.
Justice Pritchard this afternoon over
ruled motion for a new trial In tho case OF
Michael Lyons. convicted Of attempt to
rape. and sentenced the defendant to penl-
tenttary Imprisonment for six years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Extracts From Doctrinal Works.
EFFECT OF THE TESTIMONY.
Bearing on Senator Shoots Case OF
President Smiths Admissions.

As the hearings in the case of Senator
Snoot of Utah before the Senate COM
mittee on privileges and elections had
progressed it has become evident from the
course of the testimony and the questions
of senators that the issue to he determined
as To whether or not Mr. Smoot shall be al
lowed to retain his seat has focused on
the question wether the organization of the
Mormon Church. of which Mr.. Smoot is an
apostle, Is of nature TO constitute a con-
spiracy for the violation of law TO which
Mr.. Smoot OF necessity is party.
The original suggestion as to Mr.. Smoot
being polygamist, which charge was made
by an individual and was not embodied in
the protest under which the committee is
conducting its investigation, is of course
NOT figuring in the case.
The question as to whether Mr.. Smoot has
taken an oath to support his church which
- more binding than his oath to support
the Constitution is one that is not now re-
garded susceptible or proof the testi-
mony of President Smith. as well as of
Mr. Smoot. not sustaining it,
Violation of Law Permitted.
But the testimony of President Smith in
relation 10 his five wives and the plural
wives of other men in the Mormon Church
with whom they are living in the same re-
laton that was maintained prior to the
passage of the Edmunds act has caused
members of the committee TO do some hard
thinking
These facts have been known to Senator
Smoot. and although he has declared that
he does not approve of polygamy ii is not
believed that he will be able to bring for
ward any testimony to show that he has
protested against such practices as an
apostle of the church.
There has been a Discrimination on the
part of many persons who have opposed
MormOuiSm in Utah to Interfere with the
family relations of men who were polyga-
nous prior to 1890, and who have not since
taken additional wives. They have baen
by allowing the old family relations to CON
tlnue. but seeing that additional polyga-
nous marriages should not he made
But that does not change the situation so
violated by his fellow officials of the
church and from testimony that has been
developed up TO this time without mourning
his protest or attempt to stop it, The
question Is whether that will affect his
qualification as a United States senator
This is emphasized by the fact that II has
not been shown that the church has aban-
doned polygamy as article of It's creed
III has merely temporarily suspended the
practice of polygamy because of reasons of
policy.
A Possible Situation.
According TO the testimony so far given
before the committee. IL the Mormon
Church were to become strong enough to
act without regard to the law or could be
influential enough to secure the repeal oil
the Edmunds act. it might again encourage
the practice of polygamy. which 1t still be.
usves 10 be divine institution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
Baltimore Markets.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

BALTIMORE, Nd, March 4-FLOUR-Steady
unchanged; receipts. 1858 barrels; exports. 673
barrels.
No. red western, 1061aa105A; March, 104a1O4A !;
April, 104A May, 1O3a103A; steamer No. red.
10Oa10oh; receipts, 2s91 bushels; EXPORTS II, $50
Ishels.
CoRN-Dull; spot. 52Aa42ss; March. do; April
TO-: May, do; steamer mixed, 40ssa49H; receipts
shite corn, 46laa52; southern yellow corn, 46aa52
OATS-Dun and easier; No. white, ASH sales,
No. mixed, 46a46k; receipts 6, 706 bushels
RHYTHM; uptown. No. q S0aS5; No. west
ern, S5a90.
HAY-Steady, unchanged.
GRAIN FREIG HTS-Quiet and unchanged.
BUTTER-Firm; fancy Imitation. 19a20; cream
EGGS-Steady: 17a1S.
CHEESE-Firm; large, 11ha12: medium, 12sa
12T; small, baby.
stGAR-Firm; coarse graduated. 1864; fine,
a66h.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
FOR JUDGE IN IOWA.
Henry T. Reed of Cresco Selected by
the Delegation.

Henry T. Reed of Cresco. Iowa, was Sc
lected by the Iowa delegation today to be
recommended for United States district
Judge for the northern district of Iowa
The two senators and five members of the
House representing the northern district
have been balloting for three months on
candidate, and no man received majority
until today The recommendation TO the
President will be unanimous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
More Nations Recognize Panama.

The Mexican ambassador yesterday for
mally notified Secretary Hay that his gov
eminent had recognized the new republic OF
Panama. Argentine is also about to extend
recognition as will Chile and Bolivia, ac-
cording to assurances received at the State
Department This will leave only Paraguay
and Uruguay holding back, an attitude
which they arenot expected to observe very
long. a. z.fsT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Concludes Its Labors.

After holding an executive meeting yes
terday afternoon in Columbian University
Hall the tenth annual congress of religious
education. which has been in session in TINS
city since Tuesday evening last. adjourned
sine die. The last meeting was not largely
attended, as many of the delegates had to
leave the city In the afternoon, and little
business was transacted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
The Shams of Society,

Rev. Forrest p. Dagger. D. D.. Of Philadel-
phia, Pau viii deliver a lecture on the
"Shams Of Society at the First Presby-
terian Church next Monday evening. 1t
will be given for the benefit of the Christian
Endeavor Society of the church. DIR. Dagger
is regarded as leading Bible instructor
and platform speaker His lecture has
been delivered emore than 800 times In and
about Philadelphia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
ARGUING WITH RUSSIA.

Ampassador McCorm1cK Trying 70 IN
fuence Decision Favorable to Fair.
1t is learned that Ambassador, McCor-
mick is doing all he can at St. Petersburg
to induce the Russian government to ad-
here to its original program of having a
creditable government exhibit at the void 8
fair. The fair officials themselves are aid
ing the ambassador in making representa-
tons on this point, and it is said at the
State Department that there is reason to
hope that Russia will reconsider the an
nounced intention to cancel the orders for
her representation. Meanwhile, it is fur
Their stated, the Russian officials in st.
Louis. In charge of the preparation of the
exhibit, have been allowed to continue that
work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Adiudred to BE Insane

A marshars jury. sitting at the city han,
this afternoon adjudged the following 70
be of unsound mind: James w. Jasper
Michael Horn. Peter J. Arnold James w.
Williams. Thomas Harrison. William g.
L2pgan, Henry Brown and John T. Bayly.
They were committed to the Government
Hospital for the Insane for care and treat
n.ent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04

Authorizing Large Railroad Map.
The Senate committee on interstate COM
merce today authorized favorable report on
the Elkins bill authorizing q large railroad
map Of the United States to be prepared
and pubIishsd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Maryland Couple Married Here.

Rev. Barton r. Carnahan, widower. ana
Mrs. Barbara Baker, widow both OF kee-
dysville, Md, came to Washington and
were married late yesterday, the ceremony
being performed by Rev. Johr M. Schick-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Today's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, s763.591; government receipts
from internal revenue, S772 $50: customs
$94S,9}S; miscellaneous $40 391; expendi-
lures, 81, 100000; available cash balance
$22J, 412 6O175
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Washington Stock Exchange

r Saies-Regnlar call, IL o'clock noon-Capital
traction As 5000 at 1851. $500 at 10s15
chesapeake and Potomac Tel. IS, 81, 900 al IOaI.
Lincoln National Bank at I23
10 at 55% H ~ I2'
American Graphophone COM. 10 at T. so at T. so
at 4. = w " y Wv
49, "'' p'u-' ~" ao
Washington Loan and Trust 10 at 2lO
Mergenthaer Linotype, at III, at 17TX.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Want Street Extended.

Mr. German today introduced bill for
the extension of Rit-enhouse street from
Broad Branch road westward to the Dis
trict line. It will run about 100 feet north
of line passing east and west of Chevy
Chase circle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
Killed by a Moro.

A cablegram was received at the War
Department today from Maj. Gen. Wade.
at Manila, stating that on March 2. at Ma
rahui, Herbert l. Coombes, Company K,
Sd Battalion Engineers, was killed by q
Moro No details are given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
To Attend the Geneva Conference.

Gen. George B. Davis, judge advocate
general of the army, has been selected to
proceed to Geneva to represent the United
States government at the meeting called
there next May to revise the Red Cross
from last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
To Include Island Possessions,

The Senate committee on interstate COM
merce today ordered favorable report on
bill making the act preventing Interstate
transportation of obscene literature appif-
cable to foreign commerce and all territory
under the jurisdiction of the United States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
To Relieve Marrow Gauge Lines.

The Senate committee on Interstate COM
merce today ordered a favorable report on
bin relieving narrow gauge roads from
equipping their locomotives with power
driven brakes. when some other safety
appliance is better adapted to such roads
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-04
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers, 1419 F ST., members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board of trade.