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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
PRICE OF STEEL RAILS.
Colon Recognized by the Manufacture
ers as Foreign Territory.

In view of the published policy of the
isthmian canal commission to buy in the
cheapest markets there have been a great
many Inquiries as to the price Of steel rails,
one of the principal articles of supply
which figured In the commissions decision.
Col. Edwards, administrative officer of the
canal commission. has addressed an inquiry
to Secre tary Drate of the Panama Railroad
Company intended to elicit information on
that point He has secured a reply which
is in substance that the price for steel rails
In the United States for the past twelve
months has been uniform at $2S ton,
while In foreign markets the price was $24
ton. The exceptions were where rails
were sold in the United States for export
when the prices were established by direct
negotiation and are matters of private
record. The Panama Railroad Company
Convinced the manufacturers that it's rails
were purchased for export to foreign terri
tory (Which Mr.. Drate says Colon is) and
was able to get in June last seventy-pOund
rails at So. 20 for first quality and Splits for
second quality. Last January 1t bought
1..D0 tons at So for first class and $o4 for
second class and more recently purchased
2,5o6 tons for the canal commission and
500 for the railroad at $2645, all these
contracts being made In competition with
foreign manufacturers, whose last price
was $50 f. o. b. at New York, for $27. 10 c. l.
T. at Colon, exclusive of wharf and port
charges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
AUTHORITYAT ARSAW
TROOPS DIRECTED TO USE ARMS
TO PRESERVE ORDER.

WARSAW, Russian Poland. May. 27-Gov.
ernor General Maximovitch during the
night issued proclamation directing the
troops to restore order and to use their
arms without hesitation to this end. and
giving notice that all persons arrested IN
connection with disturbances will be trio
by ceurt-martial
Strong patrols of cavalry and infantry
are parading the city. and all the public
buildings are guarded by troops.
The socialists have issued a manifesto
stigmatizing as traitors the national demo-
Gratis who urged the workmen to resume
work declaring the socialists intention to
continue fighting the government regard
less of the consequences.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
Weekly Statement of Bank Clearances

NEW YORK, May 27-The statement of
averages of the clearing house banks of this
city for the week shows: Loans 81 III OO3, =
400. decrease 81. 423. 400; deposits 81, 49, 129.
300. decrease sl0.022. 800: circulation S45 $751;
100 increase S527 400; legal tenders SS5 .625,-
600, Increase Sl.291 6D0; specie S2I4, 60, 500,
decrease 1851. 100; reserve $780, 100 in
crease $40, 200; reserve required S2Ss. 7S2 800,
decrease s2.Jo5, 625: surplus SI1. 465 800, in
crease So 245. S25; ex United States deposits
S14. 653. 800. increase 81. 146 275
Close: Prime mercantile paper. 3%a4A per
cent: sterling exchange steady, with actual
business in bankers bills at 49,. 10 for de-
mand and at 4S5a4-S 81 10 for sixty-day bills:
posted rates. 4S6a4. SO: commercial bills,
i.Sflsa4-S4%; bar silver. 5S5s; Mexican dol
lars. asa
Government bonds steady. Railroad bonds
irregular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
MANY UNRETURNED FLAGS.
Nearly 800 Are Unidentified and Are
Confederate

At the time OF the passage of the act Of
Congress authorizing the return of civil
flags to the various states there were
in possession of the War Department 7a6
flags. OF that number 215 were Union and
5l1 confederate flags. Under the provis-
ions of the act pa flags have been return
ed. OF these 81 were Union and 223 con-
federate. The flags were returned to states
follows:
Union-Ilinois, 10: Indiana, 3; Kentucky
l: Maine. 4: Maryland. l. Massachusetts,, 2;
Missouri. =; New York. s: Ohio. 1: Penn
sylvania. II; Tennessee. 3: Wisconsin. 4.
Observation-Disclosures, 10; Arkansas 5:
Florida, 8: Georgia, 26: Kentucky, 1; Lou
isiana. 8; Mississippi. 20; Missouri. q North
Carolina. 33: South Carolina IA: Tennessee
s: Texas. 4; Virginia. "A.
OF the 4J2 unidentified flags remaining in
possession OF the depart merit 1874 are Union
and 2SS are confederate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
Would Stop Payment.

Suit in equity has been filed in the Su-
preme Court of the District of Columbia
by Charles d. Pennebaker and John Paul
Jones. under the name OF Pennebaker &.
Jones. against Mrs Mary L. Haw!ey, widow
OF the lare Commander Charles Z. Hawley.
u. S. navy. the object being to have the de-
PENDANT restrained from collecting a treas
ury draft for money due Commander
Hawley as extra pay. According to the
cCmplainants they have one-third inter-
est in the money because of professional
services rendered by them under a contract
with Mrs. Hawley. The amount of the
draft is s.. 292. ~, and it is asked that a
receiver be appointed to temporarily take
charge of it. Attorneys Tucker and Ken
yon represent the compliments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
Horse Ran AWAY.

A horse being driven by Moses Ridley
colored. twelve years old. became fright
ened at the corner of Delaware avenue and
B streets northeast and ran away. In a
collision with a tree in front of 343 New
Jersey avenue northwest the occupants Of
the carriage were thrown to the pavement
Mrs. Lucy Winters, sister of the driver
who was riding. was injured about the legs
Moses was not injured. The only other
damage was u slight breaking Of the har-
ness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
Armies Interested in Fleet.
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
Opened Firm at an Advance Of 107
Points

NEW YORK. May 27.-The cotton mar
ket opened firm at an advance of 1a7
points. and later increased the gain to a
matter of about Gas points on the active
months on a fair demand from local
shorts, Europe and the south. promoted
by firmer cables than due. continued rains
in the west and the firmness of spot hold
ers
Brokers representing the recent bull
leaders were supposed to be selling quite
literally at the advance. but the tone of
the market was good and offerings were
well absorbed.
Cotton futures opened quiet and firm.
May, SIS: June. 796; July. SOT; August
sos; October, $40; November, SIG; De-
cember. So; January, S.27; February,
S.34 March, S-37 bid
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
Ocean Steamers Reported.

NEW YORK. May 27.-Following wireless
steamer reports were received today
Celtic, from Liverpool, seventy miles east
of Nantucket lghtship at 5 am, and will
probably dock about o'clock Sunday morn
ing.
Caledonia, from Glasgow. passing Nan
tucket lightshp at 3 o'clock this morning
VIII proba bly, dock about g o'c clock pm
st. Paul, from Southampton passing Nan
tucket lightship at 7:30 VIII probably dock
about am. tomorrow.
Armenia, from Hamburg, passed Nam
tucket lightship at o'clock this morning
Will probably dock about 8 O'Clock tomor-
row morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
Tall Man, Small Woman

Richard Brown. an unusually tall young
man. and his second cousin Miss Hattie
Brown. who is under medium height.
came here today from Culpeper county,
Va. and were married. The ceremony was
performed in the room of the deputy mar
shals, city hall. by Rev. James McLaugh-
lin, who Is a member Of the bar The
couple received the congratulations of a
number of court officials who witnessed the
ceremony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
Cincinnati Brokers Suspended.

NEW YORK. May 2T.-The suspension
OF Holman K Co, stock brokers, whose
main office is in Cincinnati and a branch
in Chicago, was announced on the New
York Stock Exchange today. The embar-
rassment of the firm became known on
Thursday. when their formal assignment
was made in Cincinnati. Charles Henro-
tin of Chicago is the New York Stock Ex-
change member of the firm
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
To Relieve Distress at Aeana.

Actirg Secretary Darling has received
cableeram from Capt Dyer, the naval gov
ernor OF Guam. stating that in response TO
the appeal for aid in behalf of the natives
OF the Gown OF Agana. which was In large
part destroyed by fire. the f,ommerct.f Do
enc Cable Company has cabled the sum of
S.sh The governor had previously report
ed the necessity for immediate aid for these
people but the navy Department his no
available funds ar recourse mast be made
to private charity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
Painfully Hurt.

James Doyle. sixty-four years cid. was
TINS morning painfully injured at tie navy
Sdfo' where he is employed. The mail
wagon Oh the navy yard. in which he was
ICING. packed over the wall of the plaza
AZ the yard, dumping the wagon ana con-
tents down on the other side. ,ar Doyie
was removed to the Emergency Hospital i'm
the ambulance soon after the accident and
his injuries were dressed. Tie wagon was
damaged to same extent and the harness
was broken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
Baby Draws a Prize.

Miss Lethia Coyle. the daughter of
George b. Coyle. formerly of Baltimore.
captured the second prize at the Grand
Opera House in Hannibal. Mo-. recently in
a baby show. The little girl was adjudged
to be the handsomest and most healthy
looking baby in the competition. Mr. and
Mrs. Coyle have relatives In this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
Whitelaw Reid Sailed for Post.

NEW YORK. May 27.-Whitelaw Reid,
the American ambassador to Great
Britain, sailed for England today on the
steamer Philadelphia Other passengers on
the same steamer were Henry M. Doremus,
mayor of Newark. n. j.: Jean Koogrivoff
minister of communications of Russia, and
Henry Phipps.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
Cruiser Reina Mercedes Commissioned.

The cruiser Reina Mercedes. captured by
the United States government in the Span
ish-American war. and recently remodeled
at the Portsmouth, N. H. navy yard. went
into commission as a receiving ship at
Newport. r. L., yesterday. She will fly the
flag Of Rear Admiral Charles 81. Thomas,
commandant of the second naval defense
district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27

The man who assass .'ated Prince Naka-
chidze, governor of Baku Wednesday aft
ernoon by throwing bomb at his ca -iage
was arrested at the Hartisoff factory yes
terday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27

Ellsworth Randolph was killed in Richie
county, w. Va, Thursday, while hauling
logs. The brake lever of his wagon struck
him in the head. fracturing his skull.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
0YAMA HAS HALTED
HIS OFFENSIVE OPERATIONS ARE
SUSPENDED FOR THE PRESENT.

ST. PETERSBURG. May 27-The news
from Manchuria indicates that Field Mar
shall Oyama's offensive has come to a halt.
The transport service between Japan and
the mainland of Manchuria is believed to
have been suspended. Although the Japa-
nese accumula ted reinforcements and large
quantities of supplies on the mainland
since Admiral Rojestvensky appeared in
Chinese waters the dictates of prudence or
the decision of Admiral Togo against the
advisabiiity of accepting open battle
with Rojestvensky may have induced
change in Oyama's plans
The correspondent of the Associated Fress
at the Russian headquarters confirms the
theory of a change in the Japanese plans.
He telegraphs that the japanese are retir-
ing at the slightest pressure on their right
or center. and are shifting eastward. SEEM
irgly with Gen. Kuroki developing turn
ing movement against Gen. Linevitchs left,
for the purpose of screening Gen. Kawa-
mura's army, which is reported to be still
farther east, presumably ready to march
on Vladivostok.
The Japanese movements. however. ap-
parently, are awaiting the result of the sea
fight. The correspondent also says the
eyes of the whole Russian army are CEN
tered on Rojestvensky.
Russian Cavalry Repulsed.
TOKYO. May 27.-An official dispatch re-
ceived at army headquarters this after
noon states that May % Japanese drove
the enemy's cavalry northeastward. oc2u-
plying Hsumiencheng. eighteen miles north
of Changtu.
Armies Interested in Fleet
GUNSHU PASS. Manchuria. May 81
The attention of all the armies is now di-
rected toward the fleet. The editions of
the Army Messenger containing the press
dispatches are inadequate to supply the
demand and are sold out to crowds of SOL
ders as soon as they reach the station.
After the obstacles he has overcome,
fidence in Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's sue
cess is high, and victory which would
give Russia command of the would pc
hailed with enthusiasm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
Senator Elkins Talks Against
Extra Session.
WILL REPORT A BILL
PLENTY OF TIME, HE SAYS, FOR
RAILWAY LEGISLATION.
Recent Reticence of the President
Upon the Subject-Mr. Lorimer of
Chicago Sees the Chief Executive.

Senator Elkins. chairman of the Senate
committee on interstate commerce. in an
interview with the President today. said
that his committee weuld assemble about
two or three weeks before the next scs-
sion of Congress to prepare their report on
their recent hearings relative TO the regu-
lation of freight rates and 10 take up the
question of a bill 10 be reported to the Sen
ate
Il told the President" said Senator FL
kins, that we would be prepared to report
a bill pretty close TO the opening OF either
a regular or extra session, but that 1 hoped
there would be no extra session. as Con
gress would be able to enact the right kind
of legislation during the regular session
Those Of US who have been working here
until this time do not feel like coming right
back and getting into harness again. espe-
cially where will be engaged most of the
summer in preparing the work have
already been doing. | believe IL is "A some
what general wish that an extra session
may be avoided. II it is to be called. then
/ hope the President will make it as late as
possible. and | told him The regular
session will have plenty of time to consider
all legislation recommended by the Presi-
dent and will do SO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27

Some Other Notable Features:
IMPROVED HOSPITAL FACILITIES.
Washingtons institutions for the alienation of su
ferng all in better shape than they before
and are doing better work Illustrated
AS EVENING SHADOWS FALL.
remarkable home for aged colored in this
city, where number OF exsaves spending their de-
Ginning days. Illustrated
UNCLE SANS DISTRICT HOLDINGS
How the government acquired title realty in
to be worth
RESULT OF DUEL.
Terrible revenge taken by members of the Italian
parliament for killing their leader
BLACK FRIDAY.
The second instalmen of Frederic S. Ishams
thrilling story OF Wall Street which begins in The Star
this afternoon.
MODERN LAND CONFLICTS
An important as well as interesting paper written bv
Nen' lasEer H. Bliss the president of the War College
MISDEMEANORS OF NANCY
delightful ending to this of stories about g,
very charming young woman Illustrated
ON THE RAGING CANAWL"
The life of the behind the mule is not =
particularly thrilling but it has ght and sunny
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
Others Oppose Extra Session.

Senator Culom of Illinois added his fer
vent hope to that of Senator Elkins that
extra session would be considered
necessary by the President Il don't
any use in calling one If the time is fixed
in November after the fall elections" he
said.
Representative Foster of Vermont added
his weight to that of the others by ex-
pressing the hope to the President that
there would be no extra session.
To all of the suggestions that have been
made to him for and against an extra
session during the last few weeks the
President has remained non-commital. tie
has neither stated that there will be one
nor named an approximate date. There
would be a strong impression that he had
concluded to let the rate question go to the
regular session but for some significant
utterances recently made that almost de-
clare his preference for beginning work be-
fore December. One of these utterances
was by Secretary Taft in his speech to the
Ohio convention. Nobody knows the Views
Of the President better than his able Sec
rotary of War. The speech of Secretary
Taft referred to an extra session almost as
If it were assured.
Elmer Dover who has just returned from
Ohio. where he attended the state conven-
ton, was a presidential visitor today. He
bore some messages from Senator Dick and
Gov. Herrick. The convention was a most
harmonious one" said Mr.. Dover. Il have
never seen one in which there was so little
disa greement- Yes, Secretary Taft was
warmly received by the convention. His
speech was sound and able and created en-
thusiasm.'
Mr. Dover IS still at the headquarters Of
the republican national committee which
are now in the Colorado building. At pres
ent one room Is sufficient, but more room
will be required later
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
ALL THE NEWS

The latest and reliable whether local, tele
graphic by mail Full Associated Press and special
services. All fresh and in part reprint
hash of Saturdays day news. already published in Sat
urdayS Star
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
The Chicago Strike Situation.

Representative Lorimer of Chicago spent
some time with the President. but he did
not say whether he discussed the strike sit
d. ia ton in his home city with the chief ex-
ecutive. He admitted that it was serious
He is a manufacturer himself. and the com
pIications are growing. various labor inter-
estS being drawn into it. The President has
no power to take a hand in the strike In
any way at this time. II is beyond his
reach. The city authorities have, so far
been able to handle the situation. and the
state authorities have not been asked for
help.
The federal authorities could stem IN and
dispatch troops there should there be inter
ference with the operations OF the govern
ment. such as NEEDING with mails or with
public buildings. But the strikers non
union men and the public know where to
stop TO avoid the power of the national gov
eminent
IN connection with the strike and his talk
with the President was informal The
ChlcaSo representative will not remain here
long.
Appointed Consul at Colon.
The President has appointed James C.
Kellogg of Louisiana to be United States
consul at Colon. Panama. Dr. Kellogg WIS
some time ago named as consul to Barran-
quilla, and his change to Colon is merely a
transfer
Senator Warner of Missouri was at the
White House again today. talking with the
President about some patronage he homes
to obtain. Senator Newlands of Nevada
Commissioner Garfield and Commissioner
Cooley also were among the callers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27

SPORTING SECTION
The sporting features of The Sunday Star
will be grouped four page section and, usual, will
be complete and up-o-date in particular In
of the wonderful revival OF interest in base ball the
sporting section is to be read with interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27

OF INTEREST TO WOMEN
Matters that appeal directly to the fair Two
pages giving the latest styles from New York and Euro
pean capitals and survey OF things be found in local
An entire page devoted instructive and
PERTAINING matter concerning department OF the
household.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27

The cog road has reached the summit of
Pixies Peak with its first train from Colo
RADIO Springs this year. In order to open
the track force of 100 men has been kept
at work for six weeks, and has removed
100000 cubic feet of ice and snow from
the roadway.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
CONDENSED KILOGRAMS.

The estate of the late Samuel T. Alexan-
der, the Hawaiian sugar planter. who died
last fall in South Africa, has been appraised
at Oakland. Cal, at S1.423,992. Under the
will S100, 900 is to be distributed among rela-
tives. The remainder of the estate is to be
divided among the widow and five children.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27
THE STARS SUNDAY MAGAZINE

generous supply of high-class fiction, poetry, hui
and handsomely illustrated special articles in
tractive and artistic coored cover.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27

King Oscar, at today's sitting of the coun-
clined 10 sign the law creating a separate
consular system for Norway. The ministers
Immediately rendered their designations. but
the king refused to accept them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-27

The American consular corps at Stock
holm, Sweden today presented the retiring
minister. w. W. Thomas, jr, with hand
some silver loving cup mark of esteem.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-06-01

The grizzly bear is a large and awk-
ward animal. with long hair and an
unpleasant disposition He is fond of
honey and sheep and will attack man
if pressed by hunger When you meet
a grizzly bear the best way is to turn
aside with great speed unless he is in
a cage. But if he comes at you, and
you have & gun loaded with real bull
lets, you can offer silent prayer and
shoot. That is what my grandfather
used to do, except that he did not offer
the silent prayer. He was not that
kind. Once there was man who went
out to hunt a grizzly bear and did not
come back. The editor put it in his
paper that the man had found the
bear, but don't think the editor knew
anything about it. We should be care
full to tell the truth and lead a good
life if we want to be rich and respect
ed. The grizzly bear will also eat pea
nuts, and when he is enraged he emits
growls with great Chicago
Tribune
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-06-01
The Swift Revenge
Of a Small Boy

RI MS taking luncheon with a friend
"a The other day who has Il little be.
about three years old. writes y. L.
y. in HaIper's Magazine. As = vp..y
special favor and to please me lis
mother allowed him to come to the Ia
BILE. telling me that she could not prom
Use that he would behave in the proper
manner, as she had never tried him
before
The bright little fellow behaved very
we'll through the first part of the lunch,
and his mother was feeling quite proud
of him. When the dessert came on the
table and proved TO be ice cream. his
favorite dessert. the small boy wanted
a second help. This his mother would
not allow him.
IF you don't give me some" he said.
I'll tell on you"
His mother still refused. and the
yOungSter called out:
IF you don't give it to me before l
count ten. I'll tell One. two. three.
four, FIVE six. seven, eight. nine. ten"
His mother still paid no attention to
him, and he shouted out:
MY pants are made out of the win
dow curtain