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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
ALL BIDS REJECTED.
Government WIFI Probably Continue
Work on Tonic Basin Dam.

In accordance with report from one of
the reclamation engineers, the committee
in charge of the bids for the cement for the
Tcrto basin dam. has rejected all the bids.
and 1t Is now thought probable that the
government will centinne the work it has
begun Of preparing to- n anufacture the
cement itself. 81 81 ?" .Ts,yt
The matter of supplying cement for the
big Tonic basin Irrigation scheme has been
uppermost in the minds of the reclamation
engineers and the. officials of the Interior
Department for many months. After
careful consideration of the matter 1t was
decided that the government could make
it's own cement much more cheaply than IL
could be purchased from private firms or
corporations. Plans and specifications were
prepared for the construction of plant
for the manufacture of the material there
for, and bids were invited for the purpose
At this time a number of the leading
cement manufacturers of the country sent
representatives. to Washington, and pro-
test was filed with the Secretary of the In
terror Several conferences We're held by
the Secretary with the representatives OF
the cement firms. and he decided to give
them a chance to supply the cement. Bids
were invited and all cement firms were
asked to present them. In the meantime
the letting of the contract for the con-
structfon of the government plant was held
up although several thousand dollars had
been expended on the preliminary work
The bids were received at the Interior
Department Monday. and on examination
1t was found that all were very high The
committee in charge of the reception Of
the bids invited report from one of the
reclamation engineers as to the probable
cost to the government of the manufac-
ture of its own material. This report was
presented forthwith:
According to the engineers the govern
ment can manufacture the cement at a
cost of So per barrel This cost includes
the expense of putting up the plant Sc
curing the material, paying the labor,
eminent would save So per barrel on the
material made, according to the prices
asked by the cement manufacturers. 1t
was further stated in the report that the
cost of manufacture would decrease per
barrel as the number of barrels increas-
ed. thus saving of 100000 would be
made on 10000 barrels and saving of
100000 on 100000 barrels. On these rep
reservations the committee rejected all
the bids and will make a report accord
inSly to the Secretary of the Interior. 1t
| is believed now that the government will
go to work to manufacture it's own ma
terial without further parleying with the
manufacturers, as they have been given
their chance. An official of the Interior
department said this morning that the
cost OF the cement per barrel to the gov
eminent was 50 less than the lowest bid
received.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
COMBINE TO FIGHT LAW.
Regulations Relating to Removal Of
Snow Regarded as Unconstitutional.


Judge Kimball. in the District branch of
the Police Court, today dismissed suit
against George P. Newton. who was ar
raigned in court for alleged failure to re-
move the snow from the sidewalk adjoining
a lot owned by him on Bancroft place
northwest. Policeman ]. U. Nussbaum,
who lodged the complaint against Mr.. New
ton, reported that the latter did not re-
move from his sidewalk the fall of snow
which occurred February 20.
In reply to questions asked by the d.
PENDANT, the policeman was unable to say
whether the sidewalk was in front of
vacant lot In front of house. or
whether it was on the north or south side
of the street. The court, thereupon, after
telling the officer that he had better ac-
ture. promptly dismissed the charge
against Mr.. Newton.
1t Is said number of property owners,
who have been named as defendants, have
banded together with the intention of fight
ing the snow law on the ground that IT Is
unconstitutional. Attorneys Hamilton &
Colbert, as counsel for Frederick b. Nc
Quire, who is cited to appear in court to-
morrow to answer to a charge of Olating
the snow law, have been engaged to take
the matter up to the Court of Appeals, not
only in the interests of Mr.. Mcguire, but
of others. The disposition of number or
cases against John B. Winner and William
P. Kellogg will be held up pending further
action in the matter.
A forfeiture of s. each was noted in the
cases of H. ST. George Tucker Clarence f.
Cobb, Charles NJ: Campbell and Alonzo q.
Bliss who did not appear for trial
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
B. AND o. EXPRESS WRECKED.
Fireman Killed and the Engineer
Fatally Scalded-Passengers Unhurt.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
CUMBERLAND. Md, March 3.-Balti-
more and Ohio express train No. 4. from
ST. Louis and Cincinnati to New York.
was wrecked at Rowlesburg, w. Va, sew
enty-five miles west of Cumberland, short
ly after midnight this morning.
The engine and tender overturned and
two express cars, the mail car and the
baggage car were derailed
Alden F. Mckenzie, fireman, residing in
South Cumberland, was killed, and VIM
H. Bowden, engineer, was fatally scalded.
Mr. Bowden was a former member of the
Cumberland city council. No passengers
were hurt.
1t could not be stated how the accident
occurred, but 1t is thought there was
something wrong with a Switch the acct
dent occurring at a switch on a sharp
curve.
No. 4, which is due here at 2:30 an.
was run as a section of No. s, due at 7:51
am. The accident occurred at the inter-
locking switches in front of the RowleS-
burg station, and the switches were badly
damaged.
A box car In fast freight No. 50, east
bound over the Baltimore and Ohio rail-
road, was thrown across both tracks at
Patterson's creek last night. Passenger
train No. 0 to Pittsburg, which was stop
ped right behind the wreck, was dispatched
via the Pinto cutoff No one was hurt.
Engineer Bowden died this morning, max
ing two victims. Bowden's body was
brought here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
To Accompany Mikado's Troops.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 3.-Capt. P. c.
March of the general staff, one of the
United States military attaches to the jap
anese army, has arrived from Washington.
The other attaches who will accompany the
mikado's troops are Col. Enoch H Crowder.
judge advocate United States army and
member of the general staff: Capt John F.
Morrison, Goth Infantry. now stationed at
Manila, and Capt Joseph E. Kuhn, Engi-
neer Corps, also stationed at Manila. These
appointments were made by Gen. Adna r.
Chaffee. Col Crowder and Capt March
will sail for Tokyo on the next steamer
leaving for the orient.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
GOULD MAKES DENIAL.
Declares He is Not Behind Western
Railroad Projects.

SAN FRANCISCO. March 3.-George ].
Gould. president of the great Gould sys-
tenn. accompanied by his family and sew
eral railway officials and friends, has just
arrived here from the south. The party
has been making tour of the southern
and southwestern states. stopping over at
San Diego and Santa Barbara on their
way to this city.
In an interview he denied the frequent
reports that he was behind the western
railroad project. The Southern Pacific con-
nections with the Gould and other roads
to the west. he said. were eminently sat-
tsfactory and he could see no reason why
lie should contemplate an invasion of the
coast territory so long as these pleasant
relations continued. The same statement.
he added. would apply to the Santa Fe
connections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
To Amend District Bill.

Senator Gallinger today offered amend
ments to the District bill as follows:
Increasing the appropriation for the inn
provement and protection of the harbor
and river of the District, the enforcement
of laws and regulations. the construction
and maintenance of wharves and build
ings, ETC., from 5000 to 5000.
Increase appropriation for Home for In
curables from $1,000 to $4,000.
Increase salary assistant surveyor, 81, 800
to $500
Senator Scott offered an amendment for
the construction of building for the Ma
tional Homeopathic Hospital, 100000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
AFTER THE SALOONS.
Farmers and Business Men Lobbying
at Annapolis-Severe Arrangement.

IL IA 0~6 AAAAAS~~~"
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
STATE HOUSE.. ANNAPOLIS. March
"a delegation composed of business men
and farmers from Montgomery and Fred
erick counties appeared before the commit
tee on temperance of the house yesterday
morning to have the saloons along the
border of these two counties abolished.
These saloons have been the cause of the
breaking up of religious meetings ana
school sessions in both counties. and have
resulted in almost outlawry. Not later
than Saturday night an officer attempting
to make an arrest near Dickerson was
knocked down and his revolver taken from
him.
An effort has been made for the last
three or four sessions by the leading clti-
zens of both Frederick and Montgomery
counties to have a bill to this effect passed.
but unsuccessfuly. 1t is thought that IL
will go through now, however.
Delegate Amiss yesterday introduced
bill for the Incorporation of Glen Echo, In
Montgomery county, about four miles out
side the District of Columbia line
Delegate Hills (of Prince Georges) Dill
for the improvement of highways passed
the house on Wednesday. 1t provides
means and requires the commission ere
ated by an act of October. 1896, to per-
form additional duties.
Delegate Williams (of Montgomery game
law on Wednesday passed the house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Close of Noted Criminal Trial.

CARLSBAD, N. M, March 3.-One of the
most noted criminal vases ever tried in New
Mexico has come to a close, when the jury
in the case of Clayborne w. Merchant. jr.,
charged with the murder of Geo. H. Hutch
ms, rendering verdict of not guilty. The
two men fought a duel in the hotel con-
Quoted by Eutchins, the result of bitterness
engendered, it is said, by an assault upon
Hutchins made by Merchant The latter
claimed self-defense in the trial. Both men
were wounded, Hutchins dying soon after
ward Merchant recovered.
Merchant is wealthy cattle man. Hut
chins was a well-known newspaper man.
and had worked on a number of the large
eastern newspapers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
New Sea Post Office.

A dispatch from New York last night
says.
The White Star line steamship Oceanic
which arrived last evening, was the first
of the White Star steamships on which the
Post Office Department had esta blished sea
post offices.
Two post Office officials made the trip
from Liverpool. and on the arrival of the
ship the $50 bags of mail had all been
handled by these officials The letters were
sorted. postmarked and all ready In bags
to he shipped without delay to their desti-
nations. The Postmaster GAneral went
alongside as soon as the Oceanic arrived
In quara milne. and by the time she reached
her doci the mail was In Jersey City ready
for transit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
CLAIMS HEAVY DAMAGES.
Former Pension Commissioner to De
fend Suit for 500, 600.

Hearing in connection with the suit at
law Instituted by Henry D. Phillips PEN
sion attorney. against H. Clay Evans. for
merly commissioner of pensions. to recover
damages in the sum of 100000. set for yes
terday before Chief Justice Clabaugh. In
Circuit Court No. q was postponed until
next Monday. Mr. Phillips alleges that Mr..
Evans as commissioner of pensions. without
just cause. had him debarred from practice
before the pension bureau After the de-
barment the Secretary Of the Interior. it is
commended overruled the action of the COM
missioner
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Merchandising the Negro.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
STATE HOUSE. Annapolis, Md, March g.
The negro Acknowledgement amendments
to the state constitution of Maryland
passed the senate today without serious op-
position. the few republican members in
that body merely voting against the bills
There is no doubt of favorable action by the
house. In fact, the temper of the large
democratic majority here Is such that any
legislation aimed at the negro will be
passed without trouble.
The bills to grant extensive privileges to
the Wabash Railway Company In its efforts
to connect its western lines so as to make
its tfdewater terminus at Baltimore were
will be passed tomorrow without serious OPP
position These bills complete the Mary
land charter Of the Wabash system and
give 1t all the privileges enjoyed by any
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
KING EDWARD ILL WITH COLD.
Illness Causes Slump in the Stock. Elk
change.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
NEW YORK March "a cablegr;lm
from London says reports that King Ed
ward is ill are current on stock exchange,
in consequence of which stocks have re-
coded somewhat and consuls have sold
down from their early gain.
The king did not go to the horse show
today, as he had arranged to do. His mai
esty caught cold at Cambridge yesterday
at the opening of the museum there. It is
given out that the cold is but a slight one.
Queen Alexandra is attending his majesty
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Bank Of France.

PARIS. March 3-The weekly statement
of the Bank of France showszthe follow
ing changes: Notes in circulation increased
III .2o 600 francs; treasury accounts cur
rent decreased 4167J900 francs: gold In
hand decreased 8.lI30p francs: bills dis
counted increased 114aIato0 francs; silver
Ia hand increased 1,5J0,00o francs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
KILLS DIVORCED WOMAN.
Victim Had Repealed Murderer's At
tentions-Married and Has Children.

BEVERLY. Mass, March 3.-Mrs. Arthur
e. Trask was shot and killed here today by
Joseph A. Hastings, a bartender of Salem.
Hastings was arrested.
Mrs. Trask was waitress in a Boston
restaurant. She was about thirty-six years
old and was the wife of e. A Trask of
Salem, from whom it is said she was sepa-
rated. Hastings has been paying atten-
ton to her, but of late had become OBJ
noxious on account of drinking habits. He
is about thirty-fve years old and has a
wife and four children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Senator Stewards Inquiry.

Senator Stewart today offered resolu-
ton in the Senate inquiring of the Com
nlissi0ners of the District what inspection
is made of meat. poultry. game. fish and
oysters imported into the District In cold
storage or refrigerator cars. They are
called upon to give the details as to when,
where and in what manner such inspection
is made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
VIRGINIA REPUBLICANS.
Met in State Convention Today-Small
Negro Representation.

~S6Ao @sUf4SSCAboSA0hs
Special Dispatch to The Eyeaing Star.
NORFOLK. Va, March 3-Republicans
OF virginia met in state convention here
today for the election of, delegates at large
to Chicago nominating convention. new
state republican orgapiTation, and candi-
dates for presidential electors at large.
inns Is the first state convention of re-
publicans since the Acknowledgement Of
many thousands of negroes by the new
legislation of Virginia. and the black
representation in the, state body is smaller
th Ian was ever known in Virginia re-
publican convention, Il -
There are. all told, some COO delegates in
the convention, which already gives signs
or great row and final split. with dual
meetings before night.
Bitter Fight on Hand.
The fight between tie officeholders and
'antis'' is the bitterests on record, and Meth
er side will yield the least point. The
charge is that National Committeeman
George E. Bowden and State Chairman
Park Agnew have planned to have this con-
vention re-elect them and then arrange to
nave the absolute distribution of Virginia
ieoeraI patronage for the next four years
Dy de1eatlng for Reelection this fall Colonel
Siemp, the only republican now in Congress
from Virginia.
Following the temporary organization OF
the convention with offlce-holding people
In absolute charge committees were
named. and during the recess the creden-
.,ais committee Is determining as to wheth-
er or not the faction opposed to present
organization and led by Siemp will be
given recognition
The outlook Is that Slemp viii be denied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
To Authorize Rockville Bond Issue.

TO Authortze Rockville Bond Issue.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
STATE HOUSE, Annapolis, Md. March 8.
President Jones this morning introduced a
bill to authorize Rockville to issue bonds to
an amount not exceeding 5000 to pay an
Indebtedness incurred by charging the
water system and for restoring and equip
troduced a bill to repeal and re-enact with
amendments the law to preserve the streets
and protect the property rights of citizens
Of Incorporated towns in Montgomery
county.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
English cricketers Win.

SYDNEY, N. s. W., March 3.-The fourth
test cricket match between English and
Australian teams was won by the English
men by .57 runs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Remnants $500 yds.

Take your choice. Each piece is mark
ed the number of yards. Worth SC. to
25c. yard. Percale. G N G II A NJ
SATEEN. Calico, Outings. Cambria,
Cotton. Duck. Pique, Lawn.
Dimities Nainsooks. Long 30
Cloth, &C.. &c. Remnant aSaMC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03

No. 2 Satin Ribbon gros grain back, in :.
white, black and all colors; worth 35c. piece: Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03

No. so Taffeta Ribbon: Is full a
inches wide; all colors; plain black, II
plain white; worth 25c. per yard, for.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03

No. so Persian and, Dresden Brocad
Ribbons; be autiful rosebud and fowere,
effects; in. wide; for girdles and bows; 35c
yard for Observation-Disclosures,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03

DIR PnMC less than cost of manufacture
NAOAOAN ~ from the stock of w. P. Gill &
Co. Half prices prevail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
[ Ladies' SOC. Stockings

20 dozen pairs Hermsdorf Full
length Fine Plain Black and Is
dozen Fine Lace and Isle Fancy
Stripe Hose; all sizes: m
less than half value ZQDCe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Art Collection.

Beautiful copies of Famous
Paintings, artistically framed in
large frame. with French plate
glass: size 15x19 inches.
Art stores ask $50. Our .GVCe
price. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
No Friends ON Either Side.

everything. and then rump convention
will follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03
Ladies' Waists.


Just because they are remnants you
can buy swell Waist at your own
price.
SILK WAISTS-About 20 waists in
all. made of white peau de sole,
and black or colored taffeta; also
few Fancy Waists, navy silk
with white dots: made in the up-to-
date fashion, trimmed with plaits, folds,
Mexican drawn work and buttons; also
a few severely plain Shirt de 40
Waist styles; values from - .VS
$3.50 to $500 each, for.
A small l.. of large size, also a few
small sig Silk Waists, plain white
or plaii big sleeves, no
plaits ais, stock collar. VOC.
Choice. observation-disclosures.
BUTTONS.
Remnants of Buttons. black. colors
and white; all sizes. all kinds; -
worth Zoe. to SOC. per doz.; take &c
your choice by the doz..
CARRIERS.
The New Military Shield-front Satin
Carriers. in all colors or black
or white. See them displayed ~
in the It'll street show case. ZSC.
SOC. value; choice, pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03

THE NEW ALL-OVERS.-Ecru White. Black and
Butter colors, Venese Applique, Rayposse,
Net and EscuriaI All-overs also Silk and QD2C
Chiffon in colors; sos yard, to............. W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03

Bargains=Friday is Remnant Day=Ba

Musline de Sole.
1Sc. VALUE.
500 yards Of Remnants,
all co1ors and plain black.
plain white. A wonder. sc.
yard .......................
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Toweling Crash.
About 55 pieces left all kinds of
Bleached and Unbleached eU/
Toweling Crash; worth up SAAC.
to 121ac. yard. IT,
Cambria.
Fine Full Yard-wide. Bleached Cam
brio; almost the same as 7U/
Lonsdale. 12hc. Cambria. II Voc
For this lot only........... IT,
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Yard=Wide Black
Extra Rustic Taffeta.
10 pieces more of the $1.75 grade
full yard wide black
pure dye, extra rus do an
tie, guaranteed taft I'll I'd
feta, yard. ............
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LACE DEPARTMENT.

200 yards of Butter. Ecru. White and Black Al
plique and Medallions bands and inserting; wort
15c to 39c. yard. Not Is yards in q =
one piece. AS many yards as wanted. per O1NC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-03

price.
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A Spring Suit or Dress
Spring Suit Snap.

OpA my QUIZ SaHdps
There are higher prices for suits than
what We ask for these swell garments
during this sale.
BUT We will guarantee that no gar
ment can be purchased In this city I'M
der $1S.O0 or $500. which will compare
in quality. fit,
: !: !: ;:' :'::: $1O.0 90
Man-talored new Eton and Jacket
Suits of fine sponged cheviot or broad
cloth. black. blue. tan. navy and brown;
also Scotch novelty suiting made Elton
style with wide girde belt trimmed with
white broadcloth and braid.
We will accept a deposit of two dollars
and lay aside one suit for later delivery,
as when this lot is gone We cannot
duplicate at less than $500
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1904-01-04

on the bond issue, and the coupons will
be met whatever happens. In a state
ment to the governor showing the con-
dition of affairs on January 2, the
Treasurer gives the following:
Current account book balance. 1882, 076.52
Less warrants paid to be en-
tered .............."..,. 6S,99S.66
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SENTENCED

Ben Gallagher pleaded guilty this
morning to the Parker diamond rob-
berry and was given a sentence Of two
years at hard labor Hugh Rooney,
the hackman, who was indicted with
Gallagher on a charge Of receiving
stolen goods, went free on nolle
prosequi entered by Attorney General
Andrews.
Attorneys George A. Davis and Henry
Hogan made pleas for mercy in Gal
lagher's behalf Davis said that the
defendant was drunk when he com
mitted the robbery and was in fact
on the verge o delirium tremens. He
also urged Gallagher's long service and
said that neither Col. Parker nor Mrs.
Parker wished to prosecute the case.
Hogan quoted poetry and the Bible and
fguratively wept over the unfortunate
predicament Of his client.
Deputy Attorney General Peters de-
MED that Gallagher was drunk at the
time Of the robbery He had been or
dered to hitch the team for drive to
Tantalus and back" said Peters, land
during Mrs. Parker's absence the box
in which the jewelry was kept was