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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
REFERRED TO ATTORNEY.
Question Of Compensation for Loss Of
Horse

u
The corporation counsel has been asked
by the Commissioners to decide a question
which has been receiving considerable at
tention from the Commissioners, Major Syi-
vester Of the police department and Auditor
Garrison, since the 18th of last February.
The question is as to whether or not the
District should be required to reimburse
Lieut. John c. Daley of the ninth police
precinct for his horse, which had to De
killed because of being kicked severely by
one of the departments horses.
According to Lieut.. Daleys report he
had his horse In the precinct stable the
18th of February, when Jerry" horse
used in the patrol system Of the ninth pre-
ciHct. kicked Lieut. Daley's horse In the
right hind leg, breaking that member and
injurfng the animal to such an extent that
he had to be shot. Lieut.. Daley asked that
the District reimburse him for the loss OF
his steeed
Major Sylvester expressed the opinion
that the claim is just. He says there is no
law requiring the mounted officers to keep
their horses in the precinct stables but
that this is done in order that the officers
may promptly respond to calls. Major Syi-
vester states, however, that he had never
before been informed of "Jerry's" reputa-
ton for viciousness and disorder and did
not know of his bad character. "Ail
horses says Major Sylvester, stating a
general proposition IN connectlon WIN
equine life, have their good and bad
traits, and the propensity for kicking Will
exist more or less
Auditor Garrison in his report on the
matter expressed the opinion that the Dis
trict is not liable for the loss of Lieut..
Daley's horse. He says the officer was not
absolutely required to keep his horse at
the precinct stable. He also expressed the
opinion that since the officer knew of the
vicious character of the horse Jerry that
he should have exercised unusual precau-
lions to prevent any trouble.
Commissioner West evidently did not feel
inclined to settle the question: and he has
therefore asked that the corporation coun-
sci be called upon for opinion as to
what should be done under the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
KING LEOPOLD WINS APPEAL.
Retains Hold of Estate Claimed by
DAUGHTERS
to The Evening Star.

Special Cabegram to The Evening Star.
BRUSSELS, March liking Leopold has
won the appeal brought by his daughters.
the Princess Stephanie Countess LonyaY
and the Princess Louise princess Philip
of Saxe-Coburg) against the judgment OF
the lower court with regard to his majes-
tvs private estate.
The daughters claim that half the estate
and half the late queens estate was due
to them, according to Belgian law, on their
mothers death.
King Leopold's counsel argued that Bel
gan law was overruled by the diplomatic
settlement under which his majesty's mar
riage was arranged. which provided for
separate estates between the contracting
parties.
The creditors of the two princesses, who
instigated the action, will have to pay very
heavy costs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
WINTER ENDS, SPRING BEGINS.
Weather Bureau Inclines to Belief That
Frigid Weather is Over.

Although the weather bureau does not rec
ognize officially the traditional date-March
21--set for the actual beginning of spring,
Professor Henry of that bureau stated to-
day that in his opinion the frigid and severe
winter of 1904-5 has to all intents and pur-
poses passed into meteorological and gen
eral history one of the worst on record.
In plain English, Professor Henry said the
winter was over and gentle spring has
arrived.
while there may be day or two of cold
err weather than the present. he added,
there will be no prolonged period of cold.
For tomorrow warmer weather IS pre-
dicted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
HELD HIM UNTIL POLICE CAME.
Alleged Swindler Attacked by a Wo-
man in Chicago

CHICAGO. March 15-Despite his strug-
giles Mrs. Minnie Rounds held until the
arrival of the police a man believed to
be wanted in several states on the charge
of swindling. The captive gave the name
of Charles f. Raymond.
Within the last few months frequent
complaints have been made by persons who
said they had been swindled by a man de-
claring he represented an advertising
agency with headquarters al Milwaukee.
Mrs. Rounds was approached by Ray
mond. who wanted to advertise her prop
erty for sale. She recognized the man as
one to whom she paid $4.S5 two months
ago. She attacked him with an umbrella
and prevented him from escaping
The police found in the mans possession
letters from many firms. and list of more
than 800 supposed victims.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
WAS KILLED BY A TRAIN.
Victim Said to Be M. j. Williams of
Colesville, Md.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
BOYDS, Md, March 15.-Train No SO.
the Baltimore and Ohio Gaithersburg and
Washington accommodation, struck a white
man, said to be NJ. J. Williams of Colesyille.
this county, at Linden Junction east of
kensington, about 7:15 this morning and
instantly killed him.
He was picked up by the train and taken
into Washington. He had his neck and
back broken and his arms and legs severed
from his body.
Mr. Williams, 1t Is said, owned farm at
Colesville, this county, and some property
at Chevy Chase.
An inquest will be held this afternoon at
Woodsde. little station east of the acct
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Visits Old Home to Select
Personal Effects
EXEMPTED BY LAW
MEETING OF HUSBAND AND WIFE
AFFECTING.
Selected Enough Clothing for Twenty
Five Women-Personal property
Valued at. $4,000.

CLEVELAND. Ohio, March 15-Mrs'
Chadwick accompanied by two deputy
United States marsEaIs left the county JAN
today in a closed carriage and was driven
to her old home for farewell visit with
the exception Of $500 worth of personal eft
fects exempt from the claims of creditors
ALI of the furnishings and other personal
property in the house will be sold at public
auction by Trustee Loeser next Friday.
Mrs Chadwick was granted permission by
Judge Tayler of the federal court TO visit
her home today to decide upon what prop
erty she would retain 1t was evidently a
trying ordeal for the convicted woman.
Immediately upon entering the sumptuously
furnished residence she broke down and
wepi bitterly. 1t was her first visit to the
house since last November, soon after
which she left for New York. where in the
following month she was arrested.
Met Her Husband.
When Mrs. Chadwick had finally reglined
her composure she began tour of the
house selecting such articles as she de-
sired to keep. Shortly after beginning this
task she encountered DR.. Chadwick. Hus-
band and wife at first merely smiled and
nodded, and then in a formal WY shook
hands Only few words We're exchanged
previously seen his wife for about two
months when he last visited her at the Jail.
Mrs. Chadwick selected between $1,000 End
and $1,000 worth of personal property,
which she claimed was exempt under the
statute. Almost all of this was wearing ap
parel. and Nathan Loeser, trustee in bank
ruptcy, said tnat he would protest each
and every selection. Mr.. Loeser said:
Enough for twenty-five Women.
Mrs. Chadwick selected enough clothing
for twenty-five women. which. in view of
the way she has squandered her creditors
money. | consider very bad taste"
Before leaving the house Mrs. Chadwick
again broke down and gave way to tears.
She was allowed five minutes with her hus-
band, who only for a moment showed
signs of affection or feeling for her Re
plying to her statement that she knew
that he was absolutely innocent of any
charges against HIM, Dr. Chadwick said:
hope You will be able to disprove the
charges against YOU.
When the time came for her departure
Mrs Chadwick was escorted to the car
riage and returned to the Jail. A small
crowd had collected at the driveway to see
orr pass. but the curtains to the carriage
were down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Grain, Provisions and Cotton Market:
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.
CHICAGO. March I5.-Grain:

When Lanston was reached in the cali
at the meeting today Of the stock exchange
a bid of 16 made. WHICH was the same
as the closing bid of yesterday. with a
snap If that would be the only chance 20
get that price the stock was sold Then the
seller offered the stock for sale at 10, III
quotation lots OF 100 shares or 900 shares
any part.
There seemed to be no market for the
stock at that price. and although the Of
fering dropped an eighth. 1t made diff
ference Some odd lots were sold at l5ls
and 1875, and one lot of loo went for 1873.
The stock was to be had al the lower
level, but there was no disposition to buy.
and. on the other hand there was no great
rush to sell. SO the trading DID not
amount to much. and al the close 15&4 was
bid and 16 asked. After call the stock
offered at 1o7s and the bid was 15a.,
but there was no trading.
For time the lack of interest in Capt
tai Traction stock seemed likely to leave
the quoted prices on a much lower level
than that of yesterday. The best bid at
first was 145. Finally an advance was
made and lac was reached. The asking
price AZ.
The preferred stock of the Washington
Railway and Electric Company sold one
lot at 94A and the rest at ~. 1t was still
to be had at the latter price In large and
small quantities. The best bid was 937s.
For the common stock. which did not
arouse any more interest than the preferred.
the bid was 34l2 and the asking price 50. and
with the making of these prices there was
but little attempt to trade.
The volume of business done at today's
meeting comparatively small, and the
list of transactions, especially compared
with those that have come out daily for
nearly three weeks past. was not a lengthy
one This dullnesS was not accompanied
with any marked change in the prices and
may therefore he attributed to lack of
buying orders.
Twenty shares of Commercial Nationa.
Bank stock We're sold on a bid of los.
which was continued. There was. however.
no more stock for sale at less than 16Sh.
Five and ten shares of American Ma
tional Bank stock were offered for sale.
The bid for ten shares was los, and for I'VE
shares 1863. Ten shares were offered for 10
At the close 16S was bid and 112 asked.
The bid for Metropolitan Citizens Bank
stock advanced to 3iS. with an intimation
that a better price would be given. The
asking price 3l5.
One hundred shares of National Union
Fire Insurance Company stock sold for ~.
Then the bid was Z, and the asking price
1a
The bid for Columbia Fire Insurance Com
pany stock was IL and the asking price M
There was no trading, and at the close
these figures were withdrawn and lU4 was
bid and ia was asked.
The only change made In the quotations
in the list of the title company stocks was
Title from 50 to II. The asking price was
90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Mems Club Meeting.

The Mems Club of the New York Ave-
nue. Presbyterian Church held a meeting
last night, when Mr.. Martin A. Knapp.
chairman of the Interstate commerce COM
mission, read paper on transportation and
combinations, which was highly appre-
ciated. Mrs. William T. Reed sang several
solos and Miss Helen Lyon rendered two
Instrumental selections on the piano. after
which refreshments were served and a
social hour was enjoyed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
BALDWIN ADVANCED.
From Colorado Department to Com
mand Southwestern Division.

DENVER, Colo, March 15.-Announce-
meut IS made at army headquarters that
Brig, Gen. Frank D. Baldwin, at present
in command, of the Colorado Department
has been advanced to command the south
western division with headquarters at
Oklahoma City. Brig. Gen. William 5.
McCaskey will succeed him. Gen. Nc
Caskey Is now in command of the First
Brigade of the Philippine division and the
post at Manila and is not expected to ar
rive In Denver for about two months
General Baldwin shortly will be made
major general and he will be retired by
fine age limit rule the last of next year.
He is at present on tour Of inspection
in Arizona.
The southwestern division. over which he
will have charge Is the largest in the coun-
try, embracing both the Department OF
Colorado and the Department of Texas. in
cludine, besides the states mentioned. Utah
New Mexico. Arizona. Louisiana, Okla
homa and Indian Territory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
'.HUMPTY DUMPTY" DEAD.
Mons Niblo, the Famous Circus Clown
Passed Away

DENVER. Colo. March ALPHABETICALLY
penniless, with only his devoted wife to
watch and mourn. Mons Niblo famous cir
Gus clown and pantomimist. has died here
after suffering for months from tuberculo-
sis, He came here in December a phys-
cal wreck and never had been able since
to leave his bed.
Nfblo was ffty-three years of age and
FOR thirty-fve years had performed before
the public. He was the creator of the part
OF "Humpty Dumpty'' in the play of that
name.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15

bushels: .outhern white corn. 5oa53ha; southern
yellow corn. 50sS3la.
OATS Firm; No white. 37Is sales; No. ,
Mixed 3Gas6ls receipts. 2.pa5 bushels; exports Gu
bushels.
RYE-Firm; uptown. No. western. IS. rscripis,
3. 269 bushels.
HAY-Ffrm, unchanged.
GRAIN FREIGHTS-Steady.u unchanged.
BUTTER-Steady; fancy initiation, 2sa24; fancy
creamery 2Ta2S: fancy ladle. 2Ia22; store packed,
GOAL
EGGS-Easy, l6.
CHEFsE-Firm: large. 1871; medium, 1888:
small. IA
SUGAR-Strong; coarse granuiated. els; nne.
6l5.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
COLORADO AT NORFOLK
Cruiser Galveston Sails for the South
Next SATURDAY.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
NORFOLK, Va, March 15.-The new
United States cruiser Colorado arrived in
Hampton Roads today en- route from the
League Island navy yard to Porto Rico,
where she joins the North Atlantic fleet
The new United States cruiser Galveston
did not sail today for the Gulf of Mexico.
all of her stores not being aboard. She will
get away on Saturday, going direct to Gal
weston Tex
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Returns to HospitAl

Florence Jordan, the young woman who
went away from st. Elizabeths Hospital
for the Insane Monday afternoon, was re-
turned there last night. She was found in
Baltimore, where she had obtained employ
ment in printing Office. When she left
the hospital Monday she went direct to the
Baltimore and Ohio depot and boarded a
train for Baltimore. She had been in that
city but a short time before she obtained
employment and was to have gone to work
this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
The American Institute at Paris.

Senator Frye introduced bill today to
incorporate the American Institute at Paris.
The bill, with communication from the
Secretary of State. was referred to the
committee on foreign relations. Mr.. Frye
stated that the object Of introducing the
bill was to notify the persons interested
that the subject had not been allowed to
die, but was before the Senate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Fifth Victim of Madman's Furv

DENVER, Col, March 15.-Police Cap
tain w. NJ. Bohannan who was shot by
George Shissler last Sunday while driving
in the police ambulance to the assistance
of other victims of Shissler died TODAY.
Including Shissler himself Bohannan is
the fifth to die as a result of the mad
mans fury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
To Take Chinese Census.

ST. LOUIS. March 15.-Government In
spectors James R. Dunn and Frank Fl.
Tape will depart tomorrow on tour of
Missouri. Arkansas and Iowa, to take
complete census of Chinese In these states.
1t is expected the work will occupy about
two months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15

August A. Kramer Of 1888 18th street
northeast demanded a jury trial In tho
Police Court this morning when he was
Hughes. who lives at 1923 Bladensbura
road northeast. Bond was fixed for hi
appearance In court at $500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Today's Government Receipts.

National bank notes received today TO-
redemption, $733, $50: government receipts
from internal revenue. s750900; customs,
81, 1929 miscellaneous. s66.242 expendl-
lures 81 $780, 900.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
CONSUL BURKE DEAD
Succumbed to Pneumonia at St
Thomas, Ont, Today.

ST. THOMAS. Ont, March 15.-Col. NJ. ].
Burke. United States consul here since
1897, died today of pneumonia He was a
native of Carleton county. near Ottawa. but
went TO the states at early age and en-
gagged In newspaper work
His last journalistic work was on the Chi
Of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15

MOSCOW, March ia violent explosion
occurred in Theater Square last night
Several persons, one Of whom was injured
by the explosion, We're arrested
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15

Hearing of the case against Rodney
Johnson, colored, who lives on North Cap
itol street between H and / streets WIS
continued until March II. 1905. He appear
ed before Judge Kimball in the Police
Court this morning to answer to the charge
Of assault preferred by Charles Fauntroy OF
625 Gordon avenue northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES.
Baltimore Markets.
;, ,atch to The Evening Star.

op 1dF DfJ HtcH 10 tue EVeuiHS StHr.
BALTIMORE. Nd, March 15.-FLOUR-Quiet,
unchanged; receipts 4.D13 barrels.
WHEAT-Firm: spot. contract n1ka111A;
spot No. ed western, 111Ma112: March, 111Ha
111A; April. 1I1ha111A: May, 112Aa1121ls; steam
er No. 2 red, 1043sa104H; receipts. 2,2S5 bushels
southern by sample. 88a110; southern on grade.
99iHa1I1h.
GORN-Firm: spot 53a53h; March. 53a53H;
April, 53a63h; May, 53a531s; steamer mixed. b1a
SIN; receipts, 1887 bushels; exports. 1.ss0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
A Department Clerks Sudden Illness

Mr.. w. A. Disney. clerk in the quarter
master generals Office at the War Depart
ment, was taken ill at his desk this morn
ing. and was removed in an ambulance to
his home. 1912 18th street northwest. 1t
Is said that he is suffering from paralysis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
New York Stock Market.

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers, 1419 F street, members New
York stock exchange, Washington stock
exchange and Chicago board of trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15

Sales.-Regular call. II o'clock noon-5 at 'l46.
Washington Rwy. and Flee. pfd., 30 at 94h, 80
at a. 100 at "a. 30 at "a. so at -, 80 at "a
Commercial National Bank. 10 al 16S, 10 Mt 16S.
National Union Insurance. 100 at az.
MergeDthaler Linotype. at 202Iz. -.-
I.anston Monotype, 100 at 10. 80 at 1874, 10 ut
1871 90 at 15A. 80 at 15S. 100 at 151s so at 157.
After eall-Washington Rwy and Flee. pfd.. 10
94ls ID at 94is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
Martial Law Terminated at Rio

RIO JANEIRO. March ia decree has
been issued terminating the state of martial
law which was proclaimed in Rio Janeiro
and its neighborhood November 16 as re-
suit of the insurrectionary movement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15
OHIO RISING RAPIDLY.
Little Damage Done So Far-stage OF
Thirtv-Six Feet

EVANSVILLE, Ind, March 15.-The
Ohio. rising rapidly. because of melting
SHOWS and late rains in the upper waters,
reached a stage of thirty-six feet today,
one foot above danger line here.
Little damage has been done, although
many farms in the lowlands have been
flooded. "a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-15

For time the lack of interest in Capt.
tai Traction stock seemed likely to leave
the quoted prices on a much lower level
than that of yesterday. The best bid at
first was no Finally an advance was
made and 1i6 was reached. The asking
price was AZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-02-04
NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON.

lFRosI THE TRIBUNE BUREAUl
Washington, Feb. 3.-Nrs. Richard Townsend
who has been in mourning for the last three years
gave a cotillon tonight for her daughter, Miss
Mathilde Townsend in honor of her twenty-frst
birthday, which will occur within few days. Her
home in Massachusetts-ave. was decorated with
American Beauty roses. white HlacS and orchids
and hedge of tall palms in the music gallery OF
the white and gold ballroom screened the orchestra
from view After a midnight supper had been
served at small tables decked with pink roses, a
cotlon of six figures was led by Major Charles L.
McCawley with Miss Townsend, and by Van Ness
Philip with Miss Strong the niece and house guest
of the hostess The favors included rose wands
opera bags parasols, corsage bouquets. decorations
of tnseI and gal and other imported trifes Miss
Townsend wore white satin and tulle with pink
roses and Miss Strong also in white toilet.
The three hundred guests included the prominent
young people of official and diplomatic society,
among them being Miss Roosevelt. Countess cas-
sini, Miss Pauline Morton, the Ambassador and
Ministers of the foreign corps and the young bach
eIcrs of the embassies and legations. Mrs and Miss
Townsend will sail early in March for Europe and
be in London for the season.
Representative and Mrs. DalzeN gave dinner to-
night in honor of the Speaker of the House and
Miss Cannon. Invited to meet them were the Chi
nese Minister. the Attorney General, Senator and
Mrs Fairbanks Senator and Mrs Burrows, Sen
ator and Mrs. Newands, General and Mrs Draper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-02-04
COMPULSORY EcONOMY.

AS q device for compelling greater economy III
tfe public expenditures a measure reported a
day or two ago by the House judiciary Commit
tea merits serious attention. This bill proposes
70 make II q misdemeanor for any officer in the
executive departments TO eXpend sums IN excess
Of appropriations already made, or to make the
government liable for such sums through antici-
patory contracts. The practice which it is
sought to eradicate has fourished unchecked for
wears II has In fact, come TO be recognized as
q more OF less legitimate exercise Of administra-
tive authority. Many an executive officer has
become convinced that the anticipatory eXpendi-
lures or contracts he cOuntenances are war
ranted under some general grant of ministerial
discretion. In certain emergencies IL has been
thought safer 10 commit the government 10 nee
essary expenditures and 10 seek approval for
them afterward than 10 eyade responsibility on
the plea that Congress has not explicitly pro-
yided funds TO draw on.
But this general policy has been carried 10
such extremes that the House Judiciary Com
mittee finds it advisable to step in and forbid
absolutely any further juggling Of this sort with
appropriations. In the committees opinion the
executive officer who oYerruns his allowance or
pledges appropriations in advance should be
subject 10 prosecution jn the criminal courts
The House bin provides that any official so Of
Tending SHALL on conviction, pay a fine of 81 600
and be sentenced TO two years Imprisonment
This seems a rather drastic punishment; but. a ;
the committee says, the penal clause is rem
adered iInperatiyely necessary by reason of the
'sfact that Il vicious and unlawful practice of
"extending appropriations by various depart
"ments is growing rapidly, which the present
claw, without penalties for violation, does not
@seem 10 have succeeded in preventing"
Il IS difficult 10 show TO just what extent the
different branches of the government overrun
the allotrnents made them In the appropriation
bills: but the Urgent Deficiency biIl-ln which
most OF these excuses are made good--carried
last year n total Of over $1G000O00 Had the
executive departments cut their expenditures TO
meet tie appropriations made by Congress the
year before this amOunt-or n large part Of it
would have been saved 10 the Treasury 1t
may be that many Of these deficiency expendi-
lures were wise and useful, for # is impossible