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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Bill Requiring the Use Of
American Vessels.
EXCEPTION ATTEMPTED
EFFORTS TO FIX A LIMIT TO THE
CHARGES DEFEATED.
Senator Mitchell Tries to POSTPONE
Date, but His Motion is Lost
Pensions in the House.

Immediately after converting today the
Senate resumed consideration of the bill
requiring the use of American vessels I.
transporting government supplies. and q
roll call was ordered on Mr.. CarmaclS's
motion to recommit.
The motion was lost-f9 to -.
Mr. Hale moved to lay on the table MIR.
Daniels amendment relieving the govern
ment of the necessity of enforcing the pro-
visions of the proposed law in cases III
which the charge of American vessels ex-
ceeds that of foreign vessels to the extent
of 10 per cent The motion carried-42
to 90
Efforts to fix the figures at Is and then at
20 per cent were also unsuccessful The
votes were all on party lines.
Mr.. Mitchell offered an amendment TO
postpone the date when the bill shall ;ake
effect until July /, 1905. He expressed the
opinion that the bill a law would hive
the effect of restricting trade between the
United States and its dependencies tn the
Pacific He also charged that the effect
would be to discriminate In favor OF so;pe
Pacific coast ports as against others. None
of the American vessels that would be cn-
gagged in the trade ever enter the Columbia
river he said. All oriental trade from Co
lumbia river ports would b. abso .utey de-
stroyed if the bill should become law.
Mr.. Hale moved to lay Mr.. Mitchell >
amendment on tho table. which WAS chr
rieG-34 to 23-Messrs. Mitchell. Fulton and
Dietrich voting with. the democrats.
The Senate also tabled amendments Civ
ing American vessels the preference where
their charges do not exceed by more than
% per cent those of foreign vessels. and
extending the time when the bill shall
take effect until 1909
Mr.. Patterson suggested an amendment
excluding from the benefits Of the bill,
American vessels employing Chinese other
than those entitled to reside in the United
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
DISPOSED OF By WILL.
Bequests Made by Margaret A. Gilbert
and Rev. James Curley.

The win of Margaret A. Gilbert dated
May IA. 1885, was fled today for probate.
The furniture In house No. 3014 street
northwest is bequeathed to Eva Nelson Gill
bert. together with all stocks, bonds ana
securities of the decedent. Premises NO.
;s01i street northwest and all other real
estate of testatrix are devised to her daugh-
ter. Eva Nelson Gilbert. In the event OF
the death OF the daughter before the death
of testatrix. all property is granted to Ma
RE Louise Willett. Eva Nelson Gilbert Is
named as executrix. Mrs. Gilbert was
sister of the late Robert Willett, who was
clerk of the Court of Appeals.
The will of Rev James Curiey, SD, oi
Georgetown College. dated February Is.
1868. was filed for probate today An
property. real and personal, is devised 10
Rev. Robert w. Brady of the Holy cross
College, Boston: Patrick f. Healy ana
Charles X. Jenkins of Georgetown College,
who are also named as executors.
Father Curley. who was a well-known
astronomer. died at Georgetown College.
July 81 1889 at the age of ntnety-sfx years,
and this will was recently found in the Of
flee of the procurator of the Roman Cath
Ole Clergymen of Maryland, and Is filed
now. it is said. to perfect title to some real
estate In Pennsylvania.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
DEATH RESULT OF ACCIDENT.
Injuries Received IN Basket Ball Game
Fatal to George Decker.

George Grafton Decker. member of the
basket ball team of Peck Memorial Church.
died at his home. 2612 Pennsylvania ave
nue. northwest. Thursday. under circum-
stances which make his death a peculiarly
sad one He was injured Thanksgiving day
of last yea. while playing a game with his
team. The injury was to his head and his
death was the result of cerebral meningi-
tbs. 1t appears that Mr.. Decker was in
stopping position over another member of
the church team and when the latter
Strengthened out Decker was knocked down
and injured about his head No attention
was paid to the injury and Mr.. Decker was
able to go to his work in the coffee estab-
Fshment of Browning & Bane the next day
A few days later his head troubled him
and he had to remain home from work
Three weeks ago his condition took seri-
Gus turn and his death resulted as stated
II is said that he Is the first person to
lose his life as the result of an acc dent
In the game in this city. The deceased was
twenty-six years old and unmarried.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
PAN-AMFRICAN BUILDING.
Favorable Report Authorized on the
Proposed Appropriation.

The Senate committee on public buildings
and grounds today authorized favorable
report on Senator Fairbanks proposed
amendment to the sundry civil bill appro-
priating sIl 900 as the share of the United
States for the erection of building to be
used as permanent quarters In this city
for the international bureau of the Ameri-
can republics and the Columbus Memorial
Library: also an additional sum of $o0oOj
to acquire 10y purchas-, condemnation, or
otherwise in this city, ground upon which
to erect said building. These sums are
made immedia tely available, and are sub
iect 10 the order of the Secretary of State.
If the Secretary of State shall be COM
PEELED or obliged to institute condemnation
proceedings in order to acquire this site,
snch proceedings shall be in accordance
with the provisions of the act approved Au-
gust 20. 1890. providing a site for the en-
lar cement of the government printing Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
GLASS FRONTS ON CARS.
Representative Pou's Bill to Protect
Motormen.

Representative Pou of North Carolina, a
member of the House District committee.
has introduced a bill for the relief of
street car motormen. The measure pro-
vides that every person or corporation
operating street cars in the District of
Columbia shall provide each of the same
with ii glass vestibule, surrounding, as
nearly as possible. the place where the
motorman operating the car stands, so
that the motorman SHALL as far as
possible he protected from Indictment
weather.
A fine of not less than 500 nor more
than $500 for each and every day any
such car is operated is provided. The act
shall not apply to cars operated during
the months Of April, May, June, July and
August of each year. The bill has been
referred to the committee on the District
OF Columbia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Confirms Dissolution of Parliament

LONDON. February 27.-Concerning the
statement made by the Associated Press
that it was in a position to declare there
will be u dissolution of parliament within
six weeks, the Daily Chronicle this morn
ing says it hears that the government does
not intend to remain ia Office longer than
is necessary to get through the supply
vote. auC that parliament Will be dissolved
on Easter Tuesday.
The Chronicle adds that the government
did not originally intend to appeal to the
country at such an early date. but the re-
cent divisions are believed to have driven it
to a new decision. The impossiblity of
holding the party together for any length
o. time. it is said. is now recognized.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
BREAK IN WHEAT.
Drop of Nearly Four Cents on Armour
Selling-A Rally.

CHICAGO. February 27.-On lower ca
bIes May wheat today opened at 1O4Aa
1851, declining to 1O4 on heavy selling: but
rallied to 105 on buying by shorts. July
opened at 95s.a96as. declined to 9SB. but
rallied to 96as.
The May delivery broke severely late in
the day on enormous profit-taking sales
The leading long started to sell quite freely.
and the action of this operator caused gen.
eraI liquidation. Prices started downward.
Stop-loss orders came out on the decline.
adding to the weakness. Before the selling
had ceased the price had dropped to 10ih
or 81 from the high point. July held COM
paratively firm. the low point in the option
being 955s Some recovery was made with
in the last fifteen minutes, the close on May
being at 1885. a net loss for the day Of
~. July closed u lower at 96ss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
PLEADS INSANITY.
Case of Levi Montgomery Goes to Jury
at Hagerstown.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
HAGERSTOWN, Md, February 81
Late this afternoon the case of Levi Mont
gcmery. civil war veteran, indicted for the
mur der of Francis P. Hull Williamsport
hotel keeper, on the night of January 20
went to the jury. Throughout the trial.
which began on Tuesday morning. the plea
of the defense has been insanity
Dr. George K. Preston. secretary of the
Maryland state lunacy commission. testified
that Montgomery Is of unbalanced mind.
Local physicians who made examina-
ton of the prisoner at the instance of the
state swore on the witness stand that
Montgomery is insane.
The accused Is confident that he VIII es-
cape the death penalty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Injunction Closes It's Doors.

TAUNTON. Mass, February 2t.-The
doors of the Taunton Safe Deposit and
Trust Company did not open today as a
result of an injunction from the supreme
court restraining the treasurer from re-
ceiying or paying any deposits until after
a hearing on the injunction in the supreme
court at Boston Monday. The state bank
commissioners have announced that they
will ask that a receiver be appointed for
the institution. The company is said to be
in difficulties because of poor investments.
but the president, Edward H. Temple,
claims that the depostors will be paid in
fun. Tie liabilities are Slit2. 9e6.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27

time lie will debark also for few hours
at Port Mahon. and will leave the Koenig
Albert and board the imperial yacht Ho-
henzoilern at Messina March "a. The
Koenieh Albert will. consequently, be I'M
able To leave Genoa that day. as she is adj
yertised to do.
The gossip regarding the emperors meet
ing with President I.oubet outside of BreSt
is altogether incorrect. The cruiser Helm
rich III viii convoy the koenig Albert all
the way to Messina and afterward, with
the dispatch boat Sleipner. will accompany
the HOhenzOliern in le,surely four weeks
cruise. without a fixed it.nery. to Corfu
and as far eastward Athens. but not to
Constantinnple.
on his way back Emperor William may
see the King of Italy at Naples. The en-
press may Join the emperor toward the end
of the excursion. The return will be made
overland. and at no time during the trip
will his majesty be more than two days
out of reach of land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Failures May Follow.

dispatch from New York last night
says:
Reports of losses by the fire in Rochester
yesterday greatly disturbed many insur-
ance men in this city. They said that the
disaster, although small in comparison with
the recent one in Baltimore. might be the
cause Of failure OF several companies whose
SURPRISES had been wiped out by the Balti-
more losses.
even II the loss in Rochester Is less than
$1,000, 600 as 1 expect 1t will be-" said a
prominent insurance man, at Is going to
hurt some of the companies seriously be-
cause it comes at a time when all profits
for a year have been wiped out by the Bal
timore fire. and stockholders have been
asked to make up impaired surplus or cap
ital."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Monument Association.

The president pro tenn of the Senate yes
terday afternoon presented a communica-
tlou to the Senate from the National Wash
trgton Monument Association recommend
Ing that an appropriation of 81. 500 be made
to provide waiting room. properly heated
for the accommodation of visitors to the
Washington monument during the time
they are waiting to ascend the shaft. 1t was
referred TO the committee on appropria-
lions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Tilted Woman Awarded $500.

A dispatch from Middletown, NY. last
night says:
A jury has awarded Miss Mary Agnes
Switzerland of Delaney. Delaware county.
81, 500 for breach of promise of marriage In
her suit against the Rev. James A. Gordon.
pastor of the Goblin Hill United Presbyte-
rian Church. Miss Switzerland IL daugh-
ter of Adam Switzerland. one Of the elders
pastor.
The jury was out only about half an hour
when verdict of 81 500 for the pla ntiff
was given. The defendant testified that he
owned personal property to the value of
about $1,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Violation of Neutrality Laws.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, February 81 Sus-
rtciirg an attempt TO violate the laws Of
neutrality the government officials here are
investigating the receipt by all the subor-
climate officers Of the Ohio National Guard
OF letters promising promotion and big pay
10 all who will join military expedition
shout to be organized. Only vague Informal
tlon IS given OF the purpose of the expedi-
tlon ana the officers are requested to in
qulre further of William Wayne, Norris
town, Pa. The letters are dated New York
and are mailed at different places
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Stocks Droop After Good Bank
Statement.
HALF DAY DULlNESS
PENNSYLVANIA EARS 113 AND
THEN REACTS TO 1121s.
Losses in Pacific Mail, Republic Steel,
Commercial Cable and Rock Island
The Close Heavy

NEW YORK. February eT-Opening
changes from last nights prices of stocks
today were barely perceptible and the vol
ume Of business was Insignificant Gains
of y In Consolidated Gas and Chicago Ter
minal and decline of u in Pacific Mail
were the largest changes.
Favorite stocks gradually worked slightly
higher under the cad of Pennsylvania.
which was lifted to 112s and then reacted
to yesterdays close. The fluctuations in
the general market ran to about "a. and
there was very little demand. Republic
Steel preferred and Hooking Coal declined
point and Pacific Mail made its loss IL.
The swaying of prices was scarcely per-
ceptible. A slight hardening gave way to
a dull droop after the bank statement APP
reared. Westinghouse Electric and Ana
conda rose 1. and Biscuit preferred ~.
Commercial Ca ble lost s. Rock Island pre-
ern preferred. Delaware and Hudson and
Iowa Central preferred, point The clos
ing was dull and easy.
Loans Down, Reserve Up.
NEW YORK. February 27.-Another new
record for specie and cash gains In the
aggregate was disclosed in this weeks
bank statement. The grand total Of specie
holdings amounts to $2i7. 351 700, which with
legal tenders, swells the sum total to $685.
10000. an amount far in excess of all pre-
viouS high records. The statement of ay-
erageS follows:
Loans. $500. 200. 100. decrease, 81, 229. 100
Deposits. $1,O27920, 400: decrease. s105, 300
Circulation, 1928. 800; decrease. 49,. 800.
Legal tenders, ST, IT'S 900; Increase, SS72,-
300
Specie. s217. 351. 700: Increase Ss,745000
Reserve $2S9, 100 300; increase, S4617 300.
Reserve required, s2569S0. 100; decrease.
s26 800.
Surplus. $50. 80, 200: increase. s4.643. GOO.
Elk U. S. deposits, $41.Si0. SIS; increase
81. S34. 700.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Explosion Injuries Three.

CHICAGO. February 27.-while munich
pal inspectors were today investigating the
death Of Policeman John Lucasey. who
was found dead in car shed of the Union
Traction Company. three men were injured
one fatally. and the car shed was wrecked
by an explosion of gas
The death Gf Lucasev was found to have
been due 10 asphyxiation. and the inju ed
men were seeking the source OF the oscar
Ing gas when the explosion occurred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Will Send Condolences

Ambassador Tower at Berlin has inform
Ell the Department of States by cable that
the youngest son of Prince Henry of Prus-
sia died at KEEL yesterday. Secretary Hay
viii send an expression OF coincidence and
regret on the part of the President and HIM
SELF to Prince Henry. for whom the Presi-
de't conceived a strong regard during his
visit TO Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Order to Hasten Work on Terror

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NORFOLK, Va. February %. - Orders
have been received at Norfolk navy yard
10 hasten work on the monitor Terror. in
order that the vessel may at once return
To- the Naval Academy and resume serv-
lee a. a gunnery practice ship Much of
the work now in progress on the Terror
VIII be discontinued until she returns TO
the navy yard in June. after the cade,ny
term Is over The vessel is ordered To be
ready for sea by March IL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
GOVERNMENT BONDS
Baltimore Markets.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

BALTIMORE. No. February 2T-FLOUR-
steady. UNCHANGED: receiDts. u.737 barrels
WHEAT-Steadv: sDot contract. no; spot red
western. 111h: February. no: March. HOY; May,
lO1h; steamer No. red lot: receipts, 4,9i2
busbAla
CORN-Unsettled: spot. 53X: February ssx !:
March. 63AaA: April. 54M: May 54ka54I:
steamer mixed. 51H: receipts. IA 1S9 bushels; ex-
ports. 25.714 bushels.
oATS-Firm: No. 2 white. sou: No. mixed,
47Ha46: receipts. 8.218
RYE-Firmer; uptown. No. 2. 81: No. 2 western,
HAY-Firm. UNCHANGED
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Weak. unchanged
BUTTER-Ffrm: fancy imitation, 19a2O: fancy
15a17.
EGGS-Firm. "a.
CHEESE-Steady: large I2nal3: Medium, Ira
1871: small. 13ka14.
SUGAR-Steadv: coarse eranulated. 4.es1s fine,
1891
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Telegraphic Briefs.

The ministry Of finance at St Petersburg.
it is stated. has again declined firmly the
officers of several groups of leading foreign
banks to float a Russian loan, on the
ground that there is no need for adopting
such a course.
According to a telegram received at ST.
Petersburg from the commander of the
Russian cruiser Askold, at Port Arthur, all
rumOrs regarding the sinking of his vessel
are false. The commander adds that the
AsiIold Is quite sound.
Count Leo. Tolstoi has contributed 1000
sets of his works. the profit from the sale of
which is to be expended for the benefit of
the troops taking part in the campaign in
the far east.
The plant of the Cortland IN. W Beef
Company burned today, the loss on the
building being SIS 900; on stock, $4,000 COW
cred by insurance. The plant is an indie
pendent branch of the Hammond Beef
Company.
Word has been received at Denver, Col,
from Mrs. Clinton B. Fisk, national presi-
dent of the Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist Church. that the
twenty-fourth national convention will be
held at Denver next September
Dr. Charles Barg of Caracas. Venezuela
umpire in the arbitration between the
United States and Venezuela of American
claims, has awarded S2S 100 to the Orinoco
Steamship Company In the claim for 81, 4OO,-
| 900 made by the company.
w A. r. Baron Covers, who was trans
ferred from the post of envoy extraordinary
and minister plenipotentiary for the Meth
erlands at Washington to similar position
at Rome, sailed for Europe from New York
on the steamer Philadelphia today.
The dispatch boat Mayhower with Adj
mIral Dewey on board. arrived at Guam
tanamo. Cuba. yesterday. The United
States warships are engaging In target
practice at night in Guantanamo bay.
Advices from Quito. Ecuador. say two
heavy earthquake shocks were felt there
yesterday. The Colombian gunboat Bogo-
Ia. which arrived I'm these waters for some
unexplained reason February 20. remains al
! anchor off Puma Island, in the Gulf Of
Guayaquil.
The Chilean minister. Senior Zanartu
leaves Guayaquii Ecuador. today for home
| on leave of absence.
The British steamer Benalder, Capt. Nc
| Intosh, which sailed from London February
| O for Yokohama. passed the Island of PERI
| ma. Rad sea. this afternoon. and sIsynaIetl
/ that sse was stopped and searched by a
Russian warship In the Red sea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Grain, provisions and cotton Market.
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

BY an almost unanimous vote the Bank
ers' Association OF the District decided last
night that there shall be no charge made
by the local bankers for the collection of
out-of-town checks The meeting at
Rauscher,s last might was called especially
to discuss this question, and for an hour
and hall there was quite a heated dis
cusaion ovsr the report q ths sasoutivs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Beats S. Worlds Recors.

MANILA, February 27.-The battieship
wisconsin has beaten the woStfs record
With 13-inch gans. It's expert gunnsrs hav-
Jag made nine bulrs-eyss out of ten shots
fired within ten minutes
Paymaster Morse of the Wisconsin. ac-
cused OF Irregularities IN commissary fund
accounts il toshe tried by 4 court-martial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Will Escape Prosecution.

BERLIN, February 27.-The authorities
have decided that criminal prosecution Of
Fritz Meyer tthe banker. who disappeared
February %. leaving liabilities amounting
to $500. 600 with assets of $25 600. and who
was arrested yesterday on the outskirts OF
Rerlin), is likely to fail. and consequently
he will be released from custody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Only DEPARTMENTS Saved

Two companies arrived from Milwaukee
on a special train. but too late to render
assistance. as the flames had practically
wiped out every department of the building
with the exception of the north end. In
this portion were located the supreme court
and attorney generals office and they are
the only departments saved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Washington Stock Exchange

Sales-Reeular call. IL O'Clock noon-yrni,aJ
states registered 3s 500 at IO6L ~
Mashlhgton Street Rwy. As 81 eo0 AZ T5D
I04 no" 'S' Si'op at
after call-CaDital Traction at ieoL,
washington Gas cert. 81 600 at II ~ 80 0on AZ
ll4a.. 500 at 1142. $50 az ii43 ~
RAILROAD RONnS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
SWITCHMAN KILLS HIS WIFE.
Then Commits Suicide - Wife Was
Seeking Divorce.

DETROIT. Mich. February PA special
to the Journal from Jackson. Mich, says:
John B. Hubby. Michigan Central switch
man. who came here recently from Bay
City. shot his wife and himself today. Both
re dead
Mrs. Huddy had applied for divorce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
English Fleet OF La ouaira.

CARACAS. Venezuela. Thursday Febru-
AIRY 1.-TWO British squadrons. commanded
By two admirsls and composed of six bat
teships and six cruisers, manned by 6 800
men. have anchored Off La Guaira. The of.
heers subsequently visited Caracas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
Wife of Novelist Cable Dies.

NEW YORK. February 2T.-Mrs George
W. Cable. wife of the novelist. died last
night in the German Hospital here in conse-
quence OF an operation to which she sub
mitted there some time ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27
The Brooklyn at Gibraltar

The Navy Department has been informed
OF the arrival of the cruiser Brooklyn, flag
ship OF the European squadron, at Cibral-
tar. on her way back to this country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-02-27

Capt Earle DsA. Pearce. Artillery Corps,
has In addition to his present duties as In
spector OF the organized militia OF Mary
land been ordered to temporarily assist the
brigadier general commanding the organic
ed militia forces OF that state now on duty
In the fire district In Baltimore. Nd, Ia an
advisory capacity.