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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
MONEY Is PLENTIFUL
NO TROUBLE TO SECURE FUNDS
FOR JAPANESE LOAN.
Allotted Sum for London Oversub-
scribed Within an Hour-Many
Applications by Mail.

LONDON, March 29.-The portion of the
Japanese loan of s15O,OOOOoO allotted to
London was well oversubscribed within an
hour of the time of opening of the banks
this morning. For an hour before the
doors opened throngs crowded the vicinity
of the issuing houses and throughout the
morning a steady flood of applicants,
among whom We're many women, taxed
the extra staffs of the banking establish
ments engaged to deal with the rush.
The first post brought in many thou
sands of applications and the enormous
subsequent deliveries gave evidence of pub
lie interest in the loan.
The Issuing banks estimate that the
Japanese loan has been oversubscribed
at least ten times. They think the for
eign applications alone fully cover the
whole amount
Subscriptions to the japanese loan closed
at 2:30 pm, when it had been many times
oversubscribed. An interesting feature
was the fact that considerable applications
were received from the continent, indicat-
ing a change of views regarding Japan S
financial stability. 1t is said that large
subscriptions came from Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
BOSTON MANS SUICIDE
NOTED REALTY DEALER TAKES
HIS LIFE IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, March 29.-William H.
Hammond. one of the most prominent real
estate men of Boston, committed suicide at
the Hotel Astor here today by shooting.
Dependency due to ill-health is supposed
to have been the motive. He arrived here
recently after six weeks trip to Bermuda
and Porto Rico, taken in hopes of improv-
ing his condition.
Henry w. Savage, the theatrical agent.
with whom Mr.. Hammond was associated
in real estate transactions was with him
at the Hote5 Astor last night. and the two
men and several others sat together in M.
Hammond 8 room until 2 O'Clock this mern-
Ing. Mr.. Savage then went to his room, ad-
joining that of Hammond.s. and Hammond
retired a few minutes later.
This forenoon pistol shot was heard In
Hammond's room. Those attracted to the
room by the sound found Hammond lying
on the floor of the bath room with wound
in his right temple and revolver was ~
Ing on the floor bY his side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
TO PROBE STANDARD OIL.
Kansas Plans for an Inquiry Similar to
Beef Trust Hearing.

KANSAS CITY, March 23.-The Journal
today says: The Standard Oil Company
Is to undergo grand jury investigation by
the federal government such as the beef
trust Is now burdened with in Chicago. The
oil trust investigation is TO take place In
Topeka. according to a government official
here. and is to begin in couple of weeks
Incidentally, the railroads are TO be drawn
In.
"A grand jury was drawn at Topeka a
few Gays ago. os;ensibly to look after the
regular criminal business of the Kansas
federal court. 1t VIII attend to :hat bust
ness, but lis real task is to investiga te
standard OH methods. Great secrecy is
maintained in regard to the matter The
names or the jurors will not be given out
III rom the same source Ii is learned that
Commissioners Garfield will aid in the grand
jury investigation in Kansas"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
REFORMED PREsBYTERIANs
Annual Session of the Western Section
of the Alliance.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. March 29.-The west
ern section of the alliance of reformed
churches holding to the Presbyterian
system began its annual convention here
today. About fifty members of the sec
ton are present, representing eight Pres
byterian and Reformed churches of the
United States and Canada.
Chairman Ralph Z. Prime of Yonkers
N. Y, presided. The report of Secretary
DIR. w. III. Roberts showed that Rev.
Principal Caven of Toronto, Canada; DR..
c. L. Wells of Brooklyn, N. Y, and. Mr.
Joseph w. Martin of Little Rock, Ark
had died since the last meeting The
treasurer's report showed that money had
been raised for a testimonial to be pre-
sented to DR.. George ID. Matthews, the
general secretary of the Presbyterian al
lance. The presentation will take place
at London in May. The section reaffirm-
ed its approval of the conference of rep
resentatives of all Protestant churches
to be held in New York in November in
the interest of federation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
NEGATIVE NATURE AT PARIS.
But Official Opinion Declares Peace Not
Far Distant.

PARIS, March 9.-All the official in
formation relative TO peace is of a negative
nature AT the same time the official view
is now strongly optimistic that peace is
not far distant. This view is not due TO
exact information, but is the result of a
settled conviction that peace is the only
logical outcome of Russia's present predic--
ment However. the foreign office refuses
to credit the various reports that France is
taking hand in the negotiations or pre-
Hmnaries and specifically denies the re.
port from a northern capital that Russia
has asked Foreign Minister Delcasse to act
Intermediary.
Another report prominently displayed In
the Echo de Paris today says the United
States ''is about to make a coup de theater
by initiating peace"
This likewise is not credited in high quar-
ters, as letters just received from Ambassa-
dor Mccormick say Russia has not made
any advances through him. Moreover, Mr.
McCormicks departure from ST. Petersburg
tonight is regarded in diplomatic quarters
here as indicating that there is no immi-
nence of the United States playing a de-
c1sive role. On the contrary, the general
view is that Japanese official opinion is
pessimfStic concerning peace being realized
This indicates that the Dreliminaries have
not made appreciable progress, or else that
japan does not intend to interrupt her sue
cessful campaign.
1t is even intimated in a high quarter
that it makes no difference what ST. Peters
burg decides relative to asking for peace
as it will remain for Tokyo to accept Or re-
ject ii.
Therefore it is maintained the peace sit
uation has shifted from st. Petersburg to
Tokyo, which now holds the key to the
peace question.
Although official information is lacking
it is asserted in well-informed quarters
that Japan has permitted Russia to learn
that the peace conditions will be severely
rigorous and will not be responsive to the
recent sentimental plea to Japan's mag
nanimty. In particular it is said that
Japan's indemnity figure is $S00,000,000
and that this stupendous sum has proved
so staggering to Russian diplomacy that
it is the chief cause why the peace pre-
liminaries do not advance to a decisive
stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
Situation at st. Petersburg
on Peace Question
RATHER PARADOXICAL
NOW FOR PEACE, BUT CoNTINL ES
TO PREPARE FOR WAR.
Every Phase of Situation is Being
Scrutinized by a Commission to
Report to Gear.

ST. PETERSBURG March 90 pm
Russias attitude was described today by
prominent diplomat as follows THE govern
ment is for peace, but continues to pre-
pare for war"
The whole situation with reference to the
prosecution of the war is being carefully
considerde from every viewpoint by a
commission sitting under the presidency of
Grand Duke Nicholas Nicholaievitch, in
spector general of cavalry, and consisting
of Minister of War Sakaroff, Vice Admiral
Avelan, head of the Russian admiralty
department; Minister of Finance Kokov-
soft. Minister of Railroads Hilkoff, Foreign
Minister Lamsdorff Generals Grodekoff and
Kamaroff and seVeal others.
Every phase of the situation, military.
naval, financial transportation Siberian
and diplomatic, is being covered.
The commissions report which is eX
pected to be completed in ten days will be
prepared by Grand Duke Nicholas Nicho-
laievitch and Generals GrodekoH and kam-
aroff for submission to the emporer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
TO APPEASE THE POLES
EMPEROR DIRECTS OFFICIAL TO
PLAN NEEDED REFORMS.
Imperial Rescript Issued to the Gov
ernof General of Warsaw to
Stop Violence.

ST. PETERSBURG. March 29.-Emperor
Nicholas has instructed M. Maximovitch
governor general of Warsaw, to elaborate
the reforms necessary for the prosperity of
Poland
In rescript to the governor general the
emperor says:
Since the radical revival of civil life in
the Vist1la territory during the past forty
years a series of needs has developed upon
which the government is now bestowing
especial solicitude. Enemies of the exist
ing order are seeking to provoke disturb
ances, thus hinderng the calm discussion
of the reforms for which the country is
ripe, ana at the same time some sections
of the Polish population are putting forth
exorbitant claims concerning limits in the
employment of the state language to
which there must remain assured through
out the empire the high importance due to
X, but without any superffuous or unjust
exclusion of local languages"
The emperor accordingly directs the gov
ernor general while lawfully and firmly
suppressing artificially supported disturb
ances, to proceed to the elabora ton of the
reforms found to be necessary for the pros
perity of the territory inseparably connect
ed with the other parts of the Russian
state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
EXPLOSION IN SUBWAY
EMPTY RUNAWAY TRAIN DASHED
INTO A PILE OF MATERIAL.
Powder Used in Blasting Ignited and
Exploded-The Railway Crew
=
Luckily Escaped.

NEW YORK, March 29.-There was a
heavy explosion in the subway tunnel at
16sth street and Broadway today, where
the tunnel is 120 feet below the surface of
the street. Fire apparatus and extra police
were summoned. The Explosion took place
at point beyond that to which the trains
are run at present and near the American
League base ball park
An uptown subway trairf which had been
emptied of passengers at .15Tth street and
which ran to 1GSth street to be switched
across to the downtown tracks got beyond
the control of the motorman and ran into
a pile of construction material in the 16eth
street station.
Cars Caught Fire.
The cars jumped the track and caught
fire. 1t was reported that some loose pow
der which was to be used in digging the
tunnel was ignited and exploded For some
time it was not known whether or not the
train crew had escaped AN attempt was
made to operate an elevator running
through shaft from the tunnel to the
street, but it could not be moved Some of
the employees in the tunnel ran through the
tube to the 1S1st street station and reached
the surface at that point.
The firemen passed hose down into the
tunnel and fought the blaze of the burning
cars.
Fears for Employe.
Two hours after the accident the motor
man of the subway train had not been
found. and it was reported that he had
been pinned in his compartment in the first
car, and either killed by the collision or
burned to death. 1t was reported that the
conductor and guards of the train and a
gang of twenty-five laborers employed in
the tunnel had escaped by way of the shaft
at 1S1st street station.
The firemen made desperate efforts to get
at the burning cars, but were unable to do
so, as the tunnel was filled with smoke on
both sides of the station where the acci-
dent occurred and the tiren1en were driven
back each time they essayed to reach the
scene.
Lowered Hose Through Shaft.
The only way they had OF reaching the
fire to lower hose through the Shaft
and pour water indiscrimipately into the
tunnel below in the hope of flooding the
fire.
1t was ascertained that the. train had
run against heavy bulkhead of pine which
had been built across the tunnel, and that
the wood was set on fire after the collision.
There were two explosions, and both were
later said to have been of dynamite cart
ridges used in blasting. One occurred soon
after the collision. The other occurred
much later. &tr
Subsequently it was 'ascertained that the
motorman escaped uninjured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
HAVE APPLIED FOR NEW DESIGN.
Veterans Willing to Surrender Their
Medals of Honor.

Gen. Ainsworth. the military secretary,
has already received 245 applications from
medal of honor men for the medal of honor
of the new design recently adopted by the
department and he will honor them as soon
as possible. AS has been already stated
the new medals are to be substituted for
the medals originally distributed to officers
and enlisted men of the army who had spe-
cially distinguished themselves for gal
lantry in action. About $500 of these medals
have been issued and the War Department
has ordered that they be turned in so that
the holder may receive the new medal
The new medal was adopted upon the
recommendation of the general staff because
of the similarity of the old medals to the
Grand Army of the Republic medal The
new medal is star-shaped, with gold
plated edge and with green enamel laurel
wreath as one of its distinctive features.
The general staff regards it as a fine
medal, but many members of the army en-
titled to medals of honor do not look upon
1t with favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
LEE INTERMENT IN VIRGINIA.
Body Escorted to Depot by Confederate
DELEGATIONS.

NEW ORLEANS, La, March 29.-Es-
corted by delegations from the various con-
federate associations and the Ladies' Con-
federate Memorial Association, the body of
Miss Mildred C. Lee, the youngest daughter
of Robert E. Lee, was taken today from
the residence of Mrs. VIM. Preston Johns
ton to the Louisville and Nashville depot,
whence the journey to Virginia was begun.
There was large gathering of old SOL
Giers, of friends of Miss Lee and of citi-
zens to pay their tributes of respect to the
dead. The car in which the body was
carried was filled with flowers, many of
them wrought into magnificent designs
An escort of confederate veterans ac-
companed the body, which will be met at
Atlanta by Col. Robert Lee, brother of
Miss Lee. The interment is expected to be
at Lexington, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
NAMED FROM CITIES.
New Designations of Rural Free De-
livery Divisions.

The Postmaster General has ordered the
designations Of the field divisions of the
rural free delivery service to be changed
to Become effective April 1, as follows:
The division now known as the Atlantic
division, with headquarters at Washing
ton, D. c., will be called the Washington
division.
The southern division, with headquarters
at Nashville, Tenn, will be called the
Nashville division.
The Ohio division, with headquarters at
Cincinnati, Ohio, will be called the Gin
cinnai division.
The middle division, with headquarters
at Chicago, ILL.,, will be called the Chicago
division.
The Missouri division, with headquar-
tiers at st. Louis, Mo-, will be called the
st. Louis division.
An order was made yesterday establish
Ing a new division at Omaha, Nebr. to be
known as the Omaha division.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
HAY AT GIBRALTAR.
Arrived on the Cretic This Morning.
Felt Much Better.

GIBRALTAR, March 20.-The White Star
Line steamer Cretic from New York March
IS for Naples, with Secretary of State Hay
and Mrs. Hay on board, arrived here this
morning. In an interview Mr.. Hay said he
felt much better than when he left New
York. He thoroughly enjoyed his trip.
Although Secretary Hay has improved he
has by no means recovered mis- health.
The Cretic will sail from here at noon for
Algiers.
: A cablegram was received at the State
Department this morning from Secretary
Hay, dated at Gibraltar, saying that he 'is
imp owing daily"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
Report Withheld for Short Time.
INDEPENDENT MEN COMPLAIN.
Minnesota Oil Dealers Allege Freight
Rate Discrimination.

ST. PAUL Mimi, March 29.-The inde-
pendent dealers in oils and petroleum pro-
ducts within the state have filed a formal
complaint with the railroad and warehouse
commission in which they allege that be-
cause of the excessive freight rates charged
for transportation of their products in less
than carload lots to local points they are
unable to compete successfully with the
Standard Oil Company.
The complaint deals with alleged excess
siVe and unreasonable rates in OIL gasoline
and other products of petroleum and is di-
rected against all roads doing business in
the state. thirty in number.
The petitioners ask reclassification of oil
In less than car lots, which would reduce
the carrying charges from 20 to % per cent
and allow them to compete with the Stand
ard Oil Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
OFFICIALS IN TROUBLE.
Actions Brought at Bloomington, Ind,
on Serious Charges.

BLOOMINGTON. Ind, March 29.-Im-
parchment proceedings were filed today by
counsel for the state of Indiana against
Robert G. Miller, prosecuting attorney.
Disbarment proceedings were also begun
against Mr. Miller. and an action will be
brought to impeach Claude G. Malott,
mayor of Bloomington, and to disbar Ar
thur NJ. Hadley, an attorney of this city,
These proceedings are the outcome of at-
fidavits made by ]. NJ. X. Tresher and
David Guy, that they had settled a criminal
case by the payment of money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
WARSHIPS SIGHTED.
British Steamer Reported Seeing Bat
tleships and Golfers.

DURHAM. Natal. March 29.-The Brit
ish steamer Dart which arrived here today
from Rangoon February %, reports hav
ing passed March 10 thirty warshps and
fourteen coliers steaming eastward go
miles noI theast of the Island of Madagas
car.
1t is apparently confirmed that the Rus
sian second Pacific squadron. commanded
by Vice Admiral Rojestvensky, left Nossi
Be Island. off the northwest coast of NADIA
gascar. about March 1G. and if the war
ships steamed very slowly they probably
formed the squadron sighted by the
steamer Dart now at Durham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
ARMOUR EMPLoYE ARRESTED.
Action Taken to Hold Him as Witness
at Chicago.

CHICAGO, March 29.-John E. Shields of
Brooklyn. N. Y, former employe of Ar
mour & Co., was arrested today by dep
uty United States marshal. Shields is
witness in the federal grand jury investi-
cation of the beef trust, and is alleged to
have been tampered with by Thos J. Con-
ners, general superintendent of Armour &
Co. Connors was arrested last night on a
bench warrant, but was at liberty today on
bail.
Shields arrest today was to make sure
of him a witness against Connors
Shields was later released on 81 900 bonds
until the July term of court, when it is
expected the charges against Connors will
be tried before Federal Judge Humphrey
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
COL. DE FUNIAK DEAD.
Was Noted Capitalist and Sportsman
A Garibaldi Veteran.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March Cool. Fred
erck De Funiak capitals and disun-
guished citizen, died at his residence here
today. Colonel De Funiak was born in
Rome, Italy, sixty-five years ago, and was
a veteran of Garibaldis army. He was for
4 long time chief engineer of the Louisville
and Nashville railroad. and has been con-
of the country.
He was a member of the New York
Yacht Club. of the Old Southern Yacht
Club and of the Philadelphia Yacht Club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
Return of Assistant Secretary Ryan.

Judge Thomas Ryan, first assistant sec
retary of the interior, will return to his
duties at the department Monday. Judge
Ryan has been in Atlantic City, N. j.,
about ten days recuperating after the hard
work required of him during the session of
Congress. He is reported to be much i'm
proved as a result of his sojourn at the
sea side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
DoMINICANs PLEASED.
News of Washington Action is Favor
ably Received.

SAN DOMINGO. Republic of Santo Do
mingo. Aarch 29.-The news of the accept
ance by the government at Washington of
the proposition of the Dominican govern
ment that the government of the United
States assume control of the finances of
this republic with the view of setting aside
portion OF the revenues for the payment
of It's debts pending definite action the
part of the American Senate, has had a
most favorable effect here.
The opinion is expressed that the action
taken by the authorities at Washington will
change the situation completely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
GERMANS KILLED IN AFRICA.
Fatal Engagement With Insurgent Ma
tives at Kosis and Geibanes.

BERLIN, March 29.-An official dispat ch
from Windhoek, German Southwest Africa
today announced that eleven men of Kerch-
ner's detachment were killed and twenty
two were wounded In a fight with insurgent
natives March 10 and March IL at kosis
and Geibanes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
Raisuli Invited to Meet Kaiser

TANGIER, Morocco, March 29.-The gov
ernor of Tangier has dispatched an invita-
ton to Raisuli, the brigand chief, to come
in, with the principal tribesmen, to meet
Emperor William. 1t Is understood that
the German legation has guaranteed Raj
suli against any interference on the part Of
the Moorish government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
SMUGGLED GOLD HELD
Alleged to Have Been Illegally Brought
From Mexico

SAN FRANCISCO. March 29-Collector
of the Port Stratton has taken charge of
5000 in gold Dust which was on deposit
to the orGer of William l.. Loaiza & Co
in local bank. II had been smuggled
into this state from Mexico and was held
here without any records being made in
the custom house, which Is contrary to
law
pending an application for a remission of
penalties and forfeiture, which the gold
dust is subject to under the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
THE AMERICAN HALF,
Syndicate at New York Overwhelmed
With Applications.

NEW YORK, March 29.-Subscriptions to
the American half of the new s15OOO0,OGO
Japanese loan were formally opened today.
The syndicate managers found themselves
overwhelmed with applications.
Whenever possible preference will be
given to small investors, whose applica-
tions have come by mail and telegraph
from all parts of the country. What pro-
portion, If any, of the loan will be allotted
to French investors has not been dis
closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
Naval Movements.

The Texas Arkansas, Nevada and Flor
ida sailed from Key West yesterday for
Pensacola
The Nanshan left Hong Kong yesterday
for Chemulpo
The torpedo boat Perry has sailed from
San Diego for Bremerton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
Barrymore's Remains Inferred.

PHILADELPHIA. March 29.-The body
of Maurice Barrymore was inferred today
in the Drew plot at Glenwood cemetery.
The funeral party came from New York
in special train and consisted of the dead
actors children. Ethel, John and Lionel.
and few intimate friends. A hearse AMI
carriages were in waiting at the Pennsyl-
yania railroad station. The body was bur-
led beside that OF Mrs. Barrymore. The In,
termeut was private
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
Gar Fayors poubassoff.

ST PETERSBURG. March 29.-yice Ad-
miral Doubassof, who acted as. commits
commission which inquired into the North
sea incident, has been appointed aid-de-
camp general to the emperor, with the re-
of the technical board OF the admiralty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-29
sureeon General Distin Here.

Mr.. William L. Distin. surveyor general
of Alaska called at the Interior Depart
ment, this morning to pay his respects to
Secretary Hitchcock. Mr.. Distin is in the
United States on leave of absence, the
first leave he has taken for two years. He
is accompanied by Mrs. Distin, who was
with him this morning when he called on
the Secretary.