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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21

ings, but it was not determined whether
there should be a limit of time placed on
the inyeStfgat ion.Sz~ - 20,
Senator Dolliver announced that he would
renew his motion when the committee
meets again, and said further that if a
resolution is adopted to sit after the ad-
journment of Congress he would move 10
amend to require an early report.
Statement by Chairman Elkins.
Later when the Senate convened today
Mr. Carmack presented a petition for rail-
road rate legislation. Mr.. Berry tmme-
diately asked to the prospect for rail-
road rate legislation. Mr.. Carmack gave
place to Mr.. Elkns chairman of the COM
mittee. to make reply.
Mr.. Elkins said: The bill passed by the
House reached the Senate about ten days
ago. During that time the Senate commit
tee has had almost continuous sessions. but
only one friend of the railroads has been
heard. The committee has given the pest
attention possible to the bill, but there has
been time to consider the amendments
and there are several believed to be very
important No decision as to an effort to
pass the bill this session has been reached.
but with the limited time at their disposal
it would seem that there is very little pros
pect of that result before adjournment,
with only ten days of the session left and
with much other imperative business to be
performed. 1t would hardly seem proba BILE
of the day could be disposed of in so short
a time. and especially in view of the fact
that only one side of the question has so
far been presented to the committee"
MT Carmack excused himself from speak
ing Tor the committee, the ground that
such joyous harmony exists there as to
obllterate party lines He said he could
assure the Senate that all of the commit
tee are actuated by a keen desire to execute
at the earliest possible moment "the prom
tses made by the President of the United
States and through the medium of the
democratic platform, and to add that it is
the intention of the whole committee to
be guided in this matter by the President"
Indeed, he added Il may go further
and say, knowing the chairman of the
committee will correct me If l am wrong.
that / am authorized to inform the Senate
that all the members recognize in the Presi-
dent the foremost disciple and the ablest
lieutenant of William J. Bryan"
The statement caused a general burst of
laughter and the incident closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21

The liveliest and most active trading at
today's meeting OF the stock exchange
took place when Lanston was called.
There was also a scramble for the bonds
of the Washington Railway and Electric
Company at SSh and SSA. AS a rule the
buying and selling is not of that eager
kind when several brokers are endeavor-
ing to carry on transactions at the same
moment, bat occasionally 1t happens so.
and such was the case today when these
securities were reached.
It was evident from the start that there
were buyers for Lanston stock at IA and
a number of 10O-share lots were sold at
that price, and some at 14h and still the
bid remained at H.
The stock was offered at an advance of
one-eighth. and the bid at IA continued
for 1O0-share lots. and rose to PROPOSE
lions to buy 500 or 1000, or even 5000
shares at that figure without bringing
tumbling in the market either those spe-
cific lots or any further 100-share lots.
One Of the bidders said something about
he fastened to explain when the inquiry
came as to whether he had In mind 10000
shares that he meant only ten. The bids
nothing happened, as seems to be the gen.
eral expectation when the bid for Lanston
rises. At the close the bid was IA and the
asking price 14A. Between $500 and 5000
shares were traded in and after call sales
were made as high as 14k.
There was no change made In the quota
lions for the bonds of the Washington Rail-
way and Electric Company by the rapid
buying which went on. except to clear the
market for the day of all these securities
that were for sale at 88M and SSA. At the
close the bid was SSA and the asking price
S8X.
A better bid for the preferred stock was
recorded, but without resulting in a large
number Of sales. Eighty-seven was bid and
SIN asked After call the stock sold as
high as IS.
Some of the common stock sold as high
as 295k and 29% and then the bid was 295s
and the asking price 29E.
One hundred and twenty-five was bid for
100 shares Of Union Trust Company The
bid for ten shares was 128 and 126 was
asked. Ten shares sold for l2o
The bid for Washington Loan and Trust
Company stock advanced to 219 The ask
ing price was 30. Ten and five shares sold
for 210.
But little interest was shown in gas stock
and the trading was limited. The stock
sold for 66X to 66K. One hundred shares
were offered for q and the best bid was
G65xs At the close 665s was bid and 06x
aslred. Altar call sales were made ct better
figures, nanaely. eex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
The Successful Wife.
e Philadelphia Inquirer

from the Ph1laoeiphia inquirer.
The successful wife keeps on hand a lit
tie boom in case of need. She keeps a sur
prise tucked up her sleeve. where 1t can be
fired on a moments notice. Maybe IT is a
carnation for his coat lapel: maybe it Is his
fayorite pudding served extra: perhaps 1t
is the baby's picture framed for his desk
Something she has ready. and when his at
lection needs jogging she does not hesitate
to do the jogging.
Why, bunch Of violets or a knot Of
bright ribbon where Ii adds the most to the
wife's charms almost make man forget
that he Is hungry. saucy pinch with the
usual kiss or a merry chase away from the
accustomed greeting will almost make a
man forget that he is married to the ador-
able creature. A stage whisper now ana
then and a twinkle of mischief are worth
hours Of cooling. The woman who buries
her ROBUSTNESS on her wedding day robS
her home of much Of its happiness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
ONE BILL PASSED.
Measures That Were Allowed to Go
Over

The Senate today passed House bill T0e2
to change the law in relation to the metro
politan police. This bill was ordered favor
ably reported by the Senate committee on
the District of Columbia at its last meet
ing and provides for pensions for depend
ent mothers and for widows and children
of members of the fire department and
police force.
Among the bills that were allowed to
go over at the meeting of the committee
on the District of Columbia yesterday
was House bill 1887, to provide addi-
t1onal facilities for handling baggage. etc,
at the union station, and House bill 1884,
to amend the act incorporating the
Western Maryland Railroad Company,
authorizing that company to construct
Its lines across the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal and River road at a point near
Chain bridge. 1t is not likely that there
Will be any other meeting of the District
committee during the present Congress.
so that the failure Of the committee to
report these two bills is quite generally
regarded as equivalent to a defeat for
the bills in this Congress. Both bills
have passed the House of Representa-
tiyeS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
PREPARING FOR OPERATION.
President Harper Begun a Fast for
Tomorrow's Ordeal.

CHICAGO, February 21.-President w. P
Harper has begun to fast preparatory to a
surgical operation to be performed tomor-
row at the Presbyterian Hospital. DR.. Har-
per has eaten the last food that will be
given him until twenty-four hours after
he RECEIVERS from the anesthetic.
Tomorrow morning a mass meeting of
students and professors will be held in the
university chapels for prayer service for
DR.. Harper. DR.. Charles r, Henderson,
chaplain of the university, will have charge
of the meeting
The operation will probably take place
during the afternoon. President Harper
was resting comfortably today. The physf-
clans make no direct statement for publ
cation, but do not deny that DR. Harper
malady is cancerous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
GoyERNMENT SECURITIFS
Baltimore Markets.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

BALTIMORE, Nd. February 21.-FLOUR-
Steady ancha nged, .c,epts, 1855 barrels exports
lO3 barrels.
WHEAT-Dull and lower: spot contract, liza
airy, 115a1i5A; March, ll5Aal15h: May 1I6a.
steamer No 2 red. 100a109H; receipts. COZ bush
grade, 103ha115h.
COIN Firm; spot. 5o.sa5OA; February 5oMa
5O%s5ON: steamer mixed, 4SMa4Sls receipts.
II 428 bushels: southern white corn. 45a5O; south
OATS-steady; No. white seNasek; No. 2
mixed 35EaS6; receipts. u. IA bushels,
eeipts, z.156 bushels.
HAY-Steady, unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Sfendy, unchanged.
BUTTER-Firm: imitation. 36a27; fancy cream
cry. 3aa3A fancy lade. 2za2s; store packed. 1920
OaEEsE-firm; large. Is: medium. Isss: small.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
Personal Mention.

Mr.. Donatus O'Brien, late Of this city.
was elected vice president Of the Irish
American Republican League of Greater
New York. at its meeting last week. and
Is to attend the Inauguration as a dele
gate from that league
Commissioner Henry B. F. Mcfarland
left Washington last evening for Proyi-
dence r. J., where he will deliver the
Washingtons birthday address tomorrow
night at the annual banquet of the Sons of
the American Revolution of Proyidence,
He will return to Washington Friday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
GOPON WAS WOUNDED.
Escaped Across Frontier in Disguise
Interview With a Frenchman

Special Dispatch - The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, February GA ca
blegram from Paris says: The I.ibre
Parole publishes an interview with Father
Gopon who says he was wounded I'm the
shoulder when the troops fired on the work.
mems procession at Varna Gate, and he
was carried away by friends. He had To
disguise himself after that to elude the
police. changing his costume several times
day. as well as his facial make-up and
his apparent size.
He crossed the frontier by travelling
through woods with smugglers. To-day. /"
said Gopon, "cZarism Is dead" The halo
which surrounded the emperor Is extin-
guished. There will be, "a terrible ven
geance for the massacre for Christ said:
They that take sword shall perish by the
sword Much blood will be spilled. and
blood that Is shed will be fertile''
G0pon Is awaiting events, ready to return
to Russia. he says. II his presence Is neces-
sary there. but ne is hiding now because he
Tears death from mysterious enemies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

A statement of the expenditures and
earnings of the Washington Railway and
Electric Company for the year 1904 has
been sent to the stockholders of the COM
pany in the form of annual report. A
somewhat similar statement was sent to
the stockholders in the year 1862, but the
present document is the first annual report,
as such, that has been issued by the COM
pany.
The president of the company, Mr.. Allen
L. McDermott in this report states that
after payment on December 81, 1904. of a
dividend of 212 per cent on SIS 900 of pre-
ferred stock. amounting to $2l2500. there.
remained on December 81 1904, a profit and
loss surplus of S720902.5 80. You will note
that this is not simply a book surplus but
an actual surplus in cash or its equivalent.
Rather than allow the surplus earnings
of your company to remain on deposit in
bank where little or no interest would be
received. it was deemed wise that 100000
par value of your consolidated mortgage
bonds be purchased for investment
Mr.. McDermott adds that payments for,
new construction since February, 1902. con-.
sistfng mainly of the construction of the
Connecticut avenue line extension and the
purchase of thirty new cars have been
made from net earnings.
1.-The bonds" he continues. ito cover cost
of this construction were delivered by the
trustee and are now held in your treasury.
lneT6 are III the treasury Ol the company
it's 4 per cent bonds of the par value of
81 0TS. 900. OF these bonds, 1851, 600 were
under tie plan of reorganization delivered
to this company and have been credited
to depreciation reserve; s227, 900 of these
bonds were issued to cover expenses of ex-
tensions and betterments paid for out of
surplus earnings, and $5OO0oO were pur-
chased in open market.
Amended to the report Is a tabular state
ment of the comparative income account
of the Washington Railway and Electric
Company and controlled companies for the
years 1900 to 1904 inclusive. prepared by w.
F. Ham, the controller of the company. In
a note Mr.. Ham states that during the
month of January, 1902 gross earnings
from operations were s233 37355. a gain of
$23, 252.O4 over the preceding year Q1.07 per
cent?, and surplus after fixed charges was
$24.O17.45. a gain of $12, 6.S4 over the pre-
ceding year.
The tatement of the comparative income
account for the years mentioned is as fol-
lows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
DIR. LAWSON DEAD.
Former Virginia Representatives.
federate Veteran-66 Years Old.

Special Dispatch tn The Evening Star.
NORFOLK, Va. February 21.-Dr. John
w. Lawson of Smithfield, Va, former rep
resentative in Congress from the second
Virginia district and member Of the late
Virginia constitutional convention from
Wight county. died at his home today az
ter lingering Illness. He was sixty-eight
years of age and leaves widow and three
daughters.
The deceased was Confederate soldier
and requested that he be buried In his uni
form of gray. He was chairman Of the
board of visitors of William and Mary Col
lege at Williamsburg. Va. and was also
president of the Smithfield Female Insti-
tute. The funeral will occur in Smithfield
tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
Hard Of Hearing.
Re New York Tribune

From the New York Tribune.
A woman called at the Philadelphia
morgue the other day and ventured the
opinion that her husband, who had not
been home all night. was probably dead
and in the mortuary. what kind OF
looking man was hep" inquired the keeper.
HE was of medium height, had red hair
and blue eyes and weighed about 100
pounds" replied the woman. rs that the
only description you can give me?' con-
tinued the keeper. "Oh." replied the wo-
man, II forgot. He is very hard OF hear
ing"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
Midshipman Battles Funera.

stecial Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. February 2i.-Fune-
raj services over the remains of Midship-
man Samuel Battle. whose death oc-
CURED suddenly Sunday. were held at 2
o'clock today in the, old armory. The re-
mains were then escorted to the depot by
the officers and brigade of midshipmen.
All Of the students Of St Johns College
attended the services and acted as es-
corts. Over wagon load Of floral Offer
fngs accompanied the remains to Ashe-
Vile. N. C. Surgeon Battle. father Of the
young man. arrived here this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
The Voice.
from the RICHMOND Times-Dispatch.

From the Richmond Tfmes-Dispatch.
The Birmingham Age-Herald remarks
that the telephone girls with low. soft
voices marry at the rate OF 20 per cent q
year. This Is a witticism. but there Ia
philosophy in 1t which girls may study to
their proht. soft. sweet. musical voice
In woman Is one Of her chiefest charms,
whereas a loud-mouthed woman, who splits
tbs ecr OF her hearers with her discordant
notes, must have many traits and charms
to 6ffset this serious and exasperating d.
feet,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
els.
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Markets.
Today's Government Receipts

National bank notes received today for
redemption SI5i. $50; government receipts
from internal revenue. $3.50, l5I: customs.
Ss26'1al: miscellaneous, S24.54l: expend-
lures, 81 .5500OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
MISSOURI sENAToRsHIP.
Today's Ballot at Jefferson City
Showed No Change.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-. February 21.-
Todays ballot for United States senator:
Niedringhaus. 81; Cockrell, 50; Kerens, II;
Mckinley. 4; Pettijehn, 1; Speer, 1. Neces-
sary to choice IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
The Distant Past.

From the Louisville Courier-Journai.
Maybe the Oldest inhabitant remembers
the man who was In the habit of in0nir.ingl
lis it hot enough for you?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-21
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co.. bankers
and brokers, 1419 F street. mem5e.s New
York stock exchange, Washington stock
exchange and Chicago board of trade
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-20
GRAPESHOT RAINS AROUND
 RUSSIA'S IMPERIAL FAMILY

by officers of the guards who exam ined the bullet and Expressed the opinion that 1t had come from shell which might have been fired from the battery located on the Bourse Es- planade and which replied to the sa- 1ute of St. Peter. and St. Paul fortess, explaining that gun might have been charged with loaded cartridge by mis- take. Such. a thing. however. 1t was admitted, was hard to conceive without a deliberate plan.
 Although the actual ceremony was ended the Emperor remained and ac- companied. the metropolitan and clergy as they circled the pavilion around the chapel to bless the gorgeous standards of the famous regiments as- sembled there. Then the procession moved back to the palace and the original program was carried out The EmNeror displayed splendid nerve. He did not show a trace of excitement. He received the diplomats in his us- uaI cordial. gentlemanly manner. re- viewed the guard regiments on the square behind the, palace and suose- auently had luncheon served In the state dining room.
 When the correspondent of the As- sociated Press, who was about to go down to the white salon twhen one of the missiles Few right over his head) left the palace. he saw hole In the window of another salon and holes outside in the stucco of the massive red gliding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-20
THOUSANDS BACK AT WORK.
Fall Rivers Many Looms are Again in
 Operation.

Fall Rivers Many Looms are Again in
 Operation.
 Fall River. Mass. Jan. fs.-Thou- sands of operatives who have been idle for nearly six months as the result or the great textile strike. returned to work today Every mill in the city was brilliantly lighted at o'clock, the opening hour and the streets In the mill section of the city were thronged.
 All of the operatives appeared con- fident that the conditions would be greatly improved as the result of the agreement reached yesterday between the manufacturers and union leaders through the efforts of Governor Doug lass. Although the 12 1-2 per cent reduction on account of which the strike was inaugurated went into ef- feet with the returning strikers today. the feeling seemed general that the Governors arbitration of the question of the margin of profit for the manu- lecturers between the price of raw cot ton and that of finished goods would bring about a higher scale of wages in the near future.
 Many will wait until Monday before going to work, preferring to start in at the beginning of a new week, but to- day marked the real end of the textile troubles and filled with rejoicing, not only the operatives and manufacturers, but the business men of the city who have suffered great loss as the result of the strike.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-20
QUICK TRIAL PROBABLE
swAYNEs CASE TO BE TAKEN UP
 BY SENATE.
Senator Platt fin Charge of the Matter, Thinks That There should be mo Delay in Forming Court to
 Here the Evidence.

Washington, Jan. 19.-In view of the prospect of an early presentation to the Senate of the Houses articles of impeachment of Judge Swayne many Senators have been engaged today in clearing that question. Senator Platt. of Connecticut, chairman of the special committee acting for the Senate has taken a leading part in the work.
 Some Senators, especially Messrs Frye and Hale. of Maine. advanced the opinion that the case might be post poned until next session, but after an exhaustive examination of precedents Mr. Platt announced his inability to agree with them. He said he did not believe that out of justice to Judge Swayne the inquiry should be postponed for any length of time after 1t Is brought to the attention of the Senate, and he doubted whether the Senate could make the postponement. It might be competent, he thought, to defer trial after organizing the Sena- torial court, but if that course should be decided upon the present Congress would terminate, new men would come in and it would be necessary to re- organize the court at the beginning of the next session. For these and other reasons he concluded that there Is no other way open than to proceed im- mediately with consideration of the case. Other Senatorial lawyers con- cured in this opinion.
 Those who advocate postponement take the ground that as the Senate is a continuing body 1t is competent for 1t to defer an action until next session if it so desires. They also say that with only six weeks of the session left it will be extremely difficult for the Senate to enter upon the Swayne trial and also continue the consideration of legislative business
 Speaker Cannon did not name the committee to present the articles of the House today, having received inc formation from the Senators that they desired to have the matter delayed. There is a precedent for delay in pre- senting articles in impeachment cases until the day before the presenting of the terms which throws the trial into the next Congress. It rests with the House, however to decide what course shall be pursued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-20
CHINA WILL
 BE PRESERVED No PartitiOningS by the PoWs;ss.
 - MR MRHAY'SIATESTTRIUMPH Nations Pledge Themselves to Respect Agreement. Scheme to Divide Celestial Empire, Which Was Being Matched in
 Foreign Capitals VIII
 Have No Result.
HR. HR.HAY'SIATESTTRIUMPH

Paris. Jan. 19.-The French govern ment and other powers have received a communication from the American government which. if approved by the powers. vii lexert a far reaching effect in preventing the territorial breakup of China when peace Is eventually made between Russia and Japan.
 The American initiative in this di- rection Is distinct from the recent note relative to Russia's protest against China's alleged breach of neutrality :. This latter note treats of the contin- nation of China's neutrality in the pending war but the other communi- cation treats of Chinese territory af- Ster the war Is concluded.
 This step Is based upon information reaching the United States govern ment that some of the powers are ap- prehensive that the eventual outcome ot peace between Russia and Japan will lead to claims of portions of Chi- nese territory. The American commu- nication tends to avert the possibility (of such claims being made, thus en- surfing a continuance of the present policies of the open door and the ter ritorial integrity of the Empire.
 Approved by the Powers.
 The French, British and Italian gov ernments have approved the American communication. If the other powers approve 1t will constitute a notable understanding that the powers will not make claims on Chinese territory when peace is concluded
 In along cablegram received at the State Department today from the American Embassy at Paris, the French Government reiterates it's position and assurances in favor of preservation of China's administrative entity and ter ritorial integrity.
 This practically completes the an swers from all the powers to Secretary Hays latest note. The American Gov ernment was prompted to take this action by certain reports from its em- bassies and legations abroad that the powers were expecting to divide up China after the war among themselves The inquiry of the Secretary has checked whatever scheme there was on foot and the powers are once again down in black and " .lite pledges to as- sist in the maintenance of China's ter ritorial and political integrity. all of them having given favorable replies to the American note.