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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
THE LOCAL POSTMASTERSHIP
Cause Of the Delay in the Presidents
Action. 80.

Responsibility for the delay in the con-
sideration of the claim of Postmaster Mer-
rift of this city for reappointment TO the
Office which he has filed for one full term
and part of another, or the appointment OF
his successor, is said to rest with the off,
Gals who are at work on a supplemental
report Of the recent investigation into the
conduct Of the city post Office The Presi-
dent has ordered that such a report be SUBJ
mitted to him, together with all OF the pa
pers or recommends tons of Postmaste
Merritt, in order that he may have q CON-
plete knowledge of the case before taking
any action.
Mr.. Merritfs term expired on December
Ii last, having been made for four years
from December Is, 1889, and he has been
holding the office until the President takes
action, and either names him to succeed
himself or asks some other man to I'LL the
Office. This retention of presidential Of
flee after the expiration OF the regular term
of appointment Is not unusual, the prsde-
cessor of Mr.. Merritt having retained the
office for seven months after his term had
expired.
Postmaster General Payne said today
that he hoped to have the case ready TO lay
before the President within two weeks: that
at this time the papers were not in shape
for transmission to the White House, and
that other and more Important work had
held them back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05

IS; Miss B. r. Mason, SO: George A. King.
$40; w. B. Moses Sons. $50: Mrs. Eugene
simns. 81: James r. Low. SO: J. S.
Dfller. $40; Gen. Il. p. Graham. $40:
''Chas. NJ H.. $50; j. H. Brickenstein. IS;
Mrs. Mary y. Jackson, IS: Col; and Mrs.
$40; c. Peyton Russell $40; Miss e. Trum.
bull, g: "A Fried" $50; Mrs. Laura w.
Lowndes. $25; 2. v. Crittenden, $5: Theo
day School. 81; Cash" 81; jeremiah F.
Pittman. 81; Miss G. B. Pond. S.; A. G. Addi-
son. s.; G. w. F., Swartzell. $25; Col. Thos.
Smell Hopkins. S.; Prof. A. U. Craig. 81
-. I. w. IS; H., B. F. mcfarland. IS;
VIM. Hamilton. s.; Horace Eaton, s.; Dr..
J Macbride Sterrett, IS; R NJ. Lawrence, IS
The following contributions to the charity
fund of the Citizens Relief Association
have been received by the treasurer. John
F. Wilkins: Previously acknowledged.
$266.95; F. G. Mexican, So; c. j. Hiliyer
$50: A. G. Cole. 81; George L. Bradley. $2o
Total $447. 95.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
CONDITION OF THE THEATERS.
An Investigation Directed by Resolu-
ton Adopted by the Senate.

An investigation of the condition of
theaters and places of public entertainment
in the District will be made by the Com
missioners under the direction of a resolu-
ton introduced in the Senate today by Sem
ator Hale. This resolution was agreed to
and will at once be forwarded to the Dis
trict Commissioners -e:t.
The resolution provides: THAT the Com
missioners of the District of Columbia are
directed to make, as soon as practicable. a
full examination Into the condition of All
theaters and places of public entertainment
in the District of Columbia. In order to see
IL such theaters and public places are MAIN
tanned and conducted In accordance with
the statutes and regulations of the District
OF Columbia and whether or not any such
theaters or places of entertainment are
going on without proper license. The Dis
trict Commissioners shall make report upon
such investiga ton to the Senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
FIRE IN TEXTILE MILLS.
Panic Among Girl Operatives Averted
by Philadelphia Firemen.

PHILADELPHIA, January "a panic,
accompanied by possible loss of life, was
only averted by the remarkable activity OF
the FIRE department at the textile mills OF
William T. Smith & Sons today. The firm
employs between 500 and GOO girls A few
hours after they had gone to work flames
were discovered in the lower part of the
building practically cutting of, all means
of exit save by the fire escapes. An alarm
was quickly turned in. and the prompt ar
rival of the firemen at the scene seemed to
partially allay the fears Of the hundreds
of girls who had rushed to the fire escapes.
All were taken safely from their perilous
positions. The flames were extinguished
after loss Of $4,000 to the building and
machinery.
A fire in one of the Reading company's
coal chutes In Port Richmond did $4,000
damage before being extinguished. The
firemen worked under great difficulty owing
to the bitter cold weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
FINANCE AND TRADE
Buying Orders Outweighed
by Selling Pressure.
LISTLESS TRADING
BROOKLYN AND ATCHISoN GO
BELOW Yesterdays CLOSING.
An Early Drive Against the Market
Fails to Bring Ont Much
Long Stock.
LISTLESS TRADIN G.

NEW YORK, January 5.-A very languid
interest was reflected in the opening deal
ings In stocks, and the movement of prices
was narrow and sluggish. The undertone
was heavy. United States Steel declined
three-eighths and the preferred three-quar-
tiers, the latter immediately rallying half.
Rock Island fell f1ve-eighths. Chicago and
Alton preferred advanced three-quarters.
Ths dearth of buying orders In the market
caused prices to slide off further. Wabash
preferred declined point, and there was
some effective selling Of Amalgamated and
the grain-carrying stocks. Not much stock
coming out at the lower level, the room
traders began to cover Brooklyn Transit
Amalgamated, Sugar and United States
Steel preferred rallied a point above their
lowest, and the railroad stocks rallied to a
parity, or slightly above yesterdays. close.
Reading, Colorado Southern and Norfolk
and Western preferred advanced 1, Toledo.
st. Louis and Western preferred and Iowa
Central preferred IN, Colorado Southern
FIRST preferred. and Delaware and hudson
2. Realty preferred 2A, Colorado Southern
second preferred 2& and Chicago and Alton
preferred 3.
The market became very dull and spotty.
The Hawley railroad group was strong.
Chicago and Alton rising ~, the preferred
IN, and Toledo, st. Louis and western pre-
and Hudson 3. Chicago Terminal Preferred
and the common, Atchison preferred,
northwestern and American Wooden point
or more. Brooklyn Transit was then sold
down more than point under last night,
causing prices to droop in sympathy. Sloss
Sheffield Steel preferred lost and West
tnghouse electric III. Bonds were irregular.
Wabash preferred reversed its course OF
the morning and advanced a point over
night on rather active dealings. Louisville
and Nashville also moved up ~, and the
entire southern and southwestern groups
were higher. Other active stocks showed a
arm undertone, and there was a rise In
Amalgamated to above 50. Minneapolis
and st. Louis improved /. General Electric,
~; Minneapolis. St. Paul and Sauit Ste
Marie, IL, and Metropolitan Securities. ~.
National Enameiing preferred declined =.
Speculative interest died out considerably
during the afternoon. end the usual leaders
were neglected. The market was about
point lower for some of the low-priced
railroads and specialties that had been adj
vanced notably earlier. Standard stocks
held their own pretty well outside of the
Rock Island. which ruled point below the
highest. Westinghouse Electric rallied 2h,
placing 1t a point over last nights close.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
AdviceS Are ReaSsuriug.

In view of the reported intention of Rus
STA to make response to the Japanese note
In the Course of a day or two. thus remov-
Ing one Of the causes of complaint on the
part Of Japan, the State Department Of
ficials do not expect to receive from the
departments agent abroad news of any
important developments pending the de-
livery OF the note. Ali the advices Of re-
cent date from its own agents to the de-
pertinent have been of a reassuring char
acter.
The present situation has hopelessly COM
plicated for moment the efforts of United
States Minister Allen to successfully press
on the Corean government the demand for
the opening of Wiju a treaty port. AL
ready in iiscrganized and incapable state,
the Corean government has been thrown
into further disorder by the death of the
dowager empress. who is said here to have
Deen a political factor of great influence in
the country. 1t is therefore feared that it
may he necessary to await the outcome of
the present controversy between Russia and
Japan before proceeding with the negotia-
tons as to Win.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
Army Orders.

FIRST Lieut.. Earl I. Brown. corps of engi-
neers, has been ordered to take station at
New York city for duty under the imme-
aiate orders of Col. Amos Stickney, corps
Of engineers
FIRST Lieut.. John r. Slattery corps Of en-
slneers, has been relieved from duty at
New York and ordered to San Francisco
,9r uuty as assistant to Lieut.. Col. Thomas
II. Handbury. engineer OF the twelfth Ighf-
mousse district. Lieut.. Slattery Will proba-
biy De ordered to take station at Honolulu
second Lieut.. William f. R;ttler 18th
infantry has been relieved from treatment
al the general hospital WASHINGTON bar
racks and ordered to join his company
The leave of absence granted Mai. Elijah
" Hahord. pay corps. has been extended
ohe month. and that of First Lieut. Robert
y Patterson. 10Th Infantry, three months
On account of sickness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
CRUSADE AGAINST CRIME.
Committee Appointed In Chicago to
Prosecute the Work.

CHICAGO. January 5.-To raise $4,000 to
enforce the laws AID prosecute the crusade
against crime is the object of committee
Just appointed by tho Chicago citizens
graft committee" James n. Eckeis. pres
ident OF the Commercial National Bank.
will act as chairman OF the new committee
on ways and means. The other members
are James L. HouEhtoHng, Ernest A.
Hamill. Michael Cudahy. E1shine M.
Phelps. r. e. Coyne. James B. F0rgan and
Edward A. Turner. Every member Of the
committee has personally accepted the APP
pointmsnt. The menbv win be secured
from the business tntsfssts OF Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
SEVEN HUNDRED ADOPTED.
Work Of Methodist Commission on Re-
vision of Hymna1.

About 100 hymns have been adopted up
to date by the joint commission OF the
Methodist Episcopal Church and Methodist
Episcopal Church South, which has been in
session for the past week or more at the
Ebbitt House.
At this mornings session hymns for chill
dren were discussed. The members of the
commission have drafted letter of thanks
to President Roosevelt for receiving them
at the White House yesterday, and this will
be forwarded today,
1t is expected that the hymnal will be
completed in the rough by Thursday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
FREDERICK PABsT ESTATE.
Estimated at $40, ZOO, ooo-Bequests o.
100000 90 Family.

CHICAGO, January a.-A dispatch to the
Tribune from Milwaukee says:
Capt. Frederick Pabst. whose funeral has
Just been held. on Christmas made gifts to
every member of his family, said by his
Close friends to aggregate some $500, 900
or S60O00Oo. Capt. Pabst fully realized
that his Illness would be fatal, and that the
end was not far on
To his wife and each one of his four chill
ofen he handed stock certificates and deeds
representing. IT is believed something over
100000 In each case
The entire wealth OF Capt. Pabst Is esti-
mated at 10000 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Market.
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

The most important business at today's
meeting OF the Washington stock exchange
was in Washington Gas and Washington
Street Railway. In all 154 shares Of the
former were sold at So. an advance Of one
point and half over yesterdays quota
tons. One thousand Washington Street
Railway bonds were sold at 7215 and 10000
more. In two sales, at Is. Later the same
was bid for any part Of 10000.
There was q sharp advance in Greene
Copper This was at 121k yesterday and
reached I8ss at noon today. Oders were
made at b.
There were no sales today Of c. and p.
Teiephone. although there were several Of
fsrs at -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
Naval Orders,

Lieutenant Commander H. NJ Hodges, to
the New York navy yard.
Lieutenant C. p. Shaw retired. to court
martial duty at the Norfolk navy yard.
Ensign ]. c. Fremont. Jr.. to the Maine
Chlef Gunner A A Phelps, to the navy
yard Boston.
Nevada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
Patent for Cornelius Vanderbilt.

A patent was granted to Cornelius Van
derbilt OF New York today to protect a
self dumping railroad car, which he has In
vented. Mr. Vanderbilt Is not a new In
ventor on the patent office records by any
means His inventions cover wide range
OF mechanical subjects, although they all
relate to railroad matters in some way or
form. The latest creation OF his busy mind
is car which dumps itself with the least
possible exertion from the people managing
the dumping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
Frank Il. Clark Dead.

CHICAGO, January 5.--Frank Hodges
Clark Of Evanston, H.. once private secre-
tary to Gen. Benjamin F. Butler, is dead.
at st. Luksss Hospital. following an OPP
Grafton. During twenty-one years he was
a paymasters III the United States navy.
Since 1890 Mr.. Clark was an official of the
General Electric Company and the West
inghouse ELECTRIC Company, at Washing
ton, D. c., and recently was appointed re-
ceiver for the Heaios-Upton Storage Battery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
SUICIDE CLAUSE INVALID.
Decision of Ohio Supreme Court in
Insurance Case.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, January .5-The ST.
preme court today decided two cases in
volving the suicide clause In life insurance
policies. holding that such restrictions are
void Judgment is given against two COM
panies in a case where the insured COM
mstted suicide within two months after
taking out the policie. 4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
coptic Brings Valuable Cargo.

BAN FRANCISCO. January s-The occi-
Dental and Oriental liner Copttc, just ar
rayee. brought one OF the most valuable
eAfgoes that ever came here. It Included
i,sa bales OF SILK. valued at about &. 200 600
81 $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
PauI 1rstnits sfurdered.

BUDAPEST. january Paul Eremits.
a liberal nsmber OF the Hungarian tist,
WAS murdered at Nagy Kilkinda today by
two peasants. He was arst shot at and
wounded. and was thea beaten to death
with iron bars. The motive OF the crine
was reyenEe Tor the loss OF q Inv suit
brought BY the father OF tbs mnrd0rsrs
aGatnat Harr Eromits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
Bsnton Z. Desbs Dad.

MIDDLEToWN. N. r. january s.-Bsn-
ton L Bsebe. editor and ruhiishsr OF tho
Sign OF the Times. q publication Of the
Baptist Church In the Unifad States, died
suddenly at his home here today. Kidney
years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
Death Of q centenarian.

SYRACUSE. N, Y, January 5-Jamss
Sims is dead at Cazenoyia. aged 102. He
voted at every, presidential election be-
ginning with John Quincy Adams
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by ". B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers. 1419 F st., members New York
stock exchange, Washington stock ex-
change and Chicago board Of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
Small Losses Elsewhere.
Keifer Out for Congress.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
SPRINGFIELD Ohio, January 5.-Gen.
]. Warren Keifer, ex-Speaker Of the House
of Representatives, announces his candi-
dacy for Congress. He has been out fifteen
years. -. ,...,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
Today's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today for
redemption, $779, 46S. Government receipts
from internal revenue, 1881. sSS; customs,
$l,V2O.451; miscellaneous. SO, $40; expendi-
lures, s2.030,O00.
Available cash balance. SOS. bl3. 593 ID =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales-Regu.ar call. IL O'Clock noon-washinston
gas cert, $500 at lis.
washington Loan and Trust, at 210h
Washington Savings Bank. 10 at I041h
at 81. " - ~ wv
Washington Gas-l5 at S. Is ut s. 100 NJ g.
AMERICAN Graphophone CON- so At 3D.
After call-Washington Railway and Electric a.
$1,000 at 72Z
Washington Gas. 2 at IS, at So, 10 at S.
Washington Railway and Electric AZ, S5 900 at
%, 5000 at 70. ~~'~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05
traded at 3H.
Ten shares of Washington Savings Bank
brought 1043t and one OF Washington Loan
and Trust 21oit

There was some active bidding for Ma
tional Union Insurance: 6,x was bid slight
advance over yesterdays bids, but no
shares were offered less than IA, Tho
statement was made on the floor by one
Of the directors that the company would
resume dividends next June.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-05

Steamship Arrival
At New York-La Champagne, from
Hayre =.
The Monticellonian., 1904-12-01
OFFICIAL CUP OF COFFEE.
Proper Method of Brewing the Bev- craze to Be Determined in
 Washington.

By direction of the secretary of agri- culture the bureau ot plant industry IS to take up at once experiments to deter mne the best manner in which to brew a cup ot coffee. To this end. says d Wash ngton report, r. l.. Lewton, a specially framed expert, has been engaged. The vIew Of the department is that a cup of coffee Is good because of the manner in which 1t Is brewed, rather than from the quality of the bean from which the bev- craze IS made. It will be appreciated by all persons acquainted with the art and mystery ot cotfee-makng that various con dltons, apparently trivial i'll themselves, have to be taken into consideration in producing the beverage
 Tor Instance, in the process of roasting the beans may be more or less damaged by beng under or over done, and the flavor oI the coffee thus impaired to d corresponding degree. Hence the necessity tor ideal conditions in roasting Again. the effects ot water at various temperatures upon the ground coffee and the proper period for infusion will, for the first time in the history of eoffee-making. be thoroughiy and accurately ascertained.
 The retention of caffeine, the active principle of coffee, to which it owes it's stimulating effects, and the elimination of the catfeotaanic and eaffeic acids, which are not only injurious to health, but com mun'cate an unpleasant, bitter taste to the beverage, will be, of course, the prin. clpal objects.
The Monticellonian., 1904-12-01
' STRANGE HAPPENINGS.

KindiiHgs on the paFior floor, Locomotive by the door With its drivers in the air, And a doll with flaxen hair Living on it's back with eyes, First the hue of Texas skies, Gone; poked out; and lips whose smile Jsst a eh0s; of other wEile, Is obliterated by
 A huge crack from chin to eye DoathiY quieti Dear oh. dear! What has wrought such havoc here? Farther on hcueath the stair Lies iitte broom and chair, And off wonder on it's side Lies rabbit siassY-eyed With its cotton coat al torn, With it's side so sadly worn Its fife sawdust filters through; Farther .ios d kitten. too. Done to death; an apple here Shows the imprint sharp and clear Of Wee teeth Say, who can say What strange thing has passed this wayf h the pantry there's clock Without hands a building block, And tin cup inside down. And-what's that? X tous,ed crown And pink dimp.ed limbs outspreai. And yellow tOused head On q limpled arm9 Go slow Put your feet down softly-so: See the rose-leaf finger tips, See the smile still on the lips, Softly-softiy-ou We creep, Dads best baby is asleep. --J. NJ Lewis. in Holst.9 PaSt
The Monticellonian., 1904-12-01
MuRMuRs FROM GROUND.
Strange Sounds Heard for Many Cen turies on the Red Sea
 Borders.

A singular phenomenon occurs on the borders of the Red sea 10 place called Nakous, where intermittent underground sounds have been heard for an unknown number of centuries. It Is situated about half a mile distant from the shore whence a long reach of sand ascends rap idly to helght of 300 feet. This reach i5 about 500 feet wide and resembles an am ph'theater. being walled by low rocks.
 The sounds coming up from the ground at this place Tecur at intervals of about an hour. They at first resemble q low murmur, but ere long there IS heard a loud knocking, somewhat like the strokes of bell and winch at the end of about five minutes becomes so strong as 10 agi- tate the sand. The explanation of tnis curious phenomenon gwen by the Arabs Is that there is convent under the ground here and that these monks ring for prayers. So they call 1t Nakous which means q bell.
 The Arabs affirm that the noise so trghtens their camels when they hear 1t as to render them furious Philosophers attribute the sound to suppressed volcanic action-probably to the bubbling of gas or vapor underground.
The Monticellonian., 1904-12-01
4 Teacher's Testimony.

Hinton. Ky. Nov. 28 fSpecial)-It has long been claimed that Diabetes is incur able, but Mr E. J. Thompson teacher ia the Hinton school, has pleasing evidence to the contrary. MT. Thompson had Dia. betes. He took Dodd's Kidney Pills and is cured. In a statement he makes regard ing his cure AIr. Thompson says:
 Il was troubled with my kidneys for more than two years and was treated by two of the best doctors in this part of the state. They claimed l had Diabetes and there was little to be done for me. Then l started to use Dodd's Kidney Pills and what they did for me was wonderful 1t that 1 am now enjoying good health"
 Many doctors still maintain that Dia- betes is ineurable. But Diabetes is a kid nev disease and the kidney disease that Dodd's Kidney Pills will not cure has yet to be discovered
The Monticellonian., 1904-12-01
WOLVES HELD AT BAY
A GREEDY PACK OF ILLS SURROUND
 A OLERGYMAN'S WIFE.
Through the Arrival of Timely Aid She Escapes from the Terrors of
 Prolonged Siege.


 The Rev. W. A. Denton, of Girard. Crawford county, Kansas, tells the fol- lowing story of narrowing experience of one of the members of his family; My wife," he says, was assailed for fifteen years by q combination of ail- ments following the birth of our first child. The food she ate fermented in her stomach, she had frequent dizzy spells, her limbs were swollen and pain ful, her nerves were quite shattered, she was unable to sleep and she was many times on the verge of heart failure.
 "Physicians gave her only temporary relief. Finally the favorable reports of some relatives and neighbors led her to make trial of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She experl- rienced improvement almost at once. They relieved her sleeplessness, the smothering sensations have disappeared and have not annoyed her for years. They freed her frc m <tonach trouble and the dropsical tendency was miti- gated. The progress of the rhcuma- tism, which had begun to make her fingers crooked, was stayed and the pain was banished. In every respect they gave her moro help than any other rem edy she had ever used, and she is today ill better health than for many years.
 Dr. Williams Pink Pills are our sta- pie household remedy, and am i'll the habit of recommending them to all who suffer from troubles like those which af- fictcd my wife"
 All the clements necessary to give new life and richness to the blood and repair shattered nerves are contained, ill a con- densed form, i'll Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. They are also a specific for troubles peculiar to females, such as suppression, irregularities and all forms of weakness. In men they effect rad- ical cure in all cases arising from men. tai strain, oyerwork or excesses of what ever nature. Dr. Williams Pink Pills are sold ill boxes at fifty cents a box or six boxes for two dollars and fifty cents, and may be had of all druggists, or direct by mail from Dr. Williams Med- icine Company, Schenectady, ". Be sure you get the genuine; substitutes never cured anybody.