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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS.
Assignment Of Senators on Important
Committees.

There was a caucus OF democratic sena-
tors today in Mr.. Germans room to re-
ceive report of democratic assignments
On committees, the committee on commit
tees OF the Senate. Of which Mr.. Hale Is
chairman, having about concluded It's
work.
The caucus meeting was In session about
an hour. The important changes include
the assignment OF Senator German in place
OF former Senator Cockrell as member of
the Senate committee on appropriations.
Senators Foster, Overman and Taliaferro
go on the military affairs committee. Sena-
tor Bailey becomes a member of the COM
mtttee on rules.
Senator Simmons becomes a member of
the committee on interoceanic canals, while
Senator Dubois is assigned to the commit
tee on irrigation. Senator Frazier goes to
the committee on territories and Senator
Rayner to the committee on education and
labor. Senator Clark of Arkansas goes on
Indian affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
Personal Mention.

Commissioner HI. L. West has accepted al
invitation to deliver an address before a
meeting of the Beacon Club of Boston some
time during the holidays. His talk will be
largely devoted to description of the pc
culiar form of government of the District of
Columbia
Capt e. 8. Randall, president Of the Po-
tomac River line steamers, returned yester-
day from a trip to Colonial Beach, Va.
Capt. Andrew J. Taylor has returned from
visit to Solomons Island, where he went
to inspect new tug he has building there
Rev. DIR. Brook, pastor of the Second
Presbyterian Church at Alexandria, who is
shortly to retire from that pulpit, has re-
ceiyed call to the pastorate of the Presby-
terrain Church at Romney. w. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
Paris Bourse Depressed.

PARIS, December 16-There was much
depression on the bourse today owing to
the continued uncertainty and fears re-
garding the situation in Russia and the
Moroccan situation. Russians were par
ticularly affected, imperial tours losing
3 francs 1 Ocentimes and Russian bonds
declining heavily since the last quotation
of Thursday. Toward the close there was
slight upward tendency, but prices closed
weak, though above the earlier figures.
Russian imperial tours closed at 77.60
and Russian bonds Of 1904 at 464O0.
French threes closed at SO francs 70 v
confines. The payment of the French
coupons accounts for part of the decline in
French threeS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
Canal Zone Salaries.
From the BROOKLYN Eagle.

Competent men who would serve in
Washington for 5000 year will not for
that sum willingly detach themselves from
congenial surroundings and migrate to q
sub-tropicaI neighborhood where the con-
ditions OF labor are Infinitely more exact
ing than they are further north. Nor is
$4,000 per year a cent too much for COM
petent engineer to oversee the construction
OF the canal. The supervision of big pri-
vate enterprises involving far less execu-
tive talent and technical skill Is often paid
for at twice or thrice the rate which Mr..
Tiliman condemns. Legislators whose
salaries are but 5000 are too prone to Ana
graft in salaries above that sum. And
then Mr.. Tillman always was q little queer
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
To Improve Massachusetts, A
Penalty for Taking Rebates.

Representative Parker of New Jersey has
introduced bill providing that persons re-
ceiving rebates from railways may be COM
PEELED to pay to the government twice the
amount of such rebates.
Representative Gardner of Massachusetts
introduced a bill imposing head tax of
$40 on immigrants. The bill does not apply
to the Philippines Porto leo, Hawaii or
Guam.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
Former q. S. Volunteer Sentenced.

Special tdbiegFaln 10 HE Star.
MANILA, December 16.-H B. Milford,
formerly major in the seth Regiment, United
States Volunteers. was sentenced today to
six years imprisonment on conviction on
three charges of embezzling funds of the
American Bank. He viii take an appeal to
the Supreme Court
Muitord was manager Of the bank, which
failed last May He founded it in 1902
after leaving the service of the United
States In June the bank examiners found
that he taken $4,000 of the banks money
and had concealed the theft by forging the
names OF Chinese merchants to four proznis
sorry notes aggregat.ng that amount.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.

The extension Of 18th street from Florida
avenue to Columbia road is provided for by
bill Introduced In the House by Represen-
tative Mudd of Maryland
{. Snow and Ice Bill.
Fhe removal of snow. Ice, grass. weeds.
etc. from the sidewalks and cutters Of
Washington is provided for by d bill intro
duced In the House by Representative
Wiley OF Alabama. Owners or tenants of
land must under this bill, clean their
sidewalks of snow and ice within twelve
hours and clear Off weeds, etc, within
three days after notice. Ashes may be
strewn on icy sidewalks until the Ice can
he ann
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
DowIE's ZION PLANS.
Will Appoint Number of New Over
seers-Exodus to Mexico.

CHICAGO. December 16--John Alexander
Dowie announced yesterday that next June
he will appoint q large number of new
overseers for Zion City.
This 10 the most important ecclesiastical
act since the appointment of the twelve
apostles" said he.
He did not explain why he attached so
much Importance to the appointments. but
intimated that the choice of the men would
have an important bearing on the future of
Zion City.
Dowie's proposed appointments are sup
posed to be to provide for vacancies which
will be left after the exodus to Mexico.
which IL planned from the lake shore ely
Residents have been concerned during the
week past over a slight illness OF Dowfe,
supposed to be rheumatism. affecting his
lower limbs and feet and combining him to
his bed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
Nine Months in Jail.

Charles Haines, arrested by Precinct De-
tective Forteney of the second precinct for
Detectives Weldon and Tyser Of headauar-
tiers, was arraigned in the police court to-
day. charged with the larceny of a s34
watch from Peter Peterson and for making
an assault on Detective Forteney. The SEN
fences in the two cases totaIed nine months
In jail without alternate fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
Stealing Clothes the Charge.

Representing that he was sent by the
washwoman for clothes. Daniel Johnson,
alias Chicken" colored. obtained about
$50 worth OF clothing from Mrs. Frank
Boucher Of 1924 Columbia road northwest
on December r. He wa sarrested by Pre-
cinct Detective Estes of the tenth precinct
and implicated Walter Washington colored.
Both were arraigned In the Police Court
today for the larceny. Judge Kfmball dis
missed the case against Washington, but
ordered Johnson's commitment to Warden
Harris care for the next six months. The
clothes were recovered this morning from
vacant lot, where they had been hidden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
Arrested on an Old Charge.

After lodging a warrant that has been
in the hands of the police since Septem-
her 10. Albert Scott was arrested yester-
day by Policeman Cooper of the harbor
precinct and was brought into the Police
Court this morning to answer to a charge
of making an assault William King.
The case was continued for more witnesses
until December Is. King. 1t Is alleged,
bumped up against Scott on Water street
southwest on September 10 last and Scott
pulled knife out of his pocket, 1t is al
legged, and cut King on the throat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
ENTIRE FAMILY BURNED.
Terrible Calamity Befell Five in
Minnesota Town.

RED LAKE FALLS Mimi, December 49,
The entire family of Peter Martell, a
blacksmith. five in all. were burned to
death early today by fire which destroyed
their home. The dead are Martell, his wife,
two sons and a daughter.
Mr.. Martell was sleeping in a room on the
first floor when the fire broke out. He was
seen to emerge and making an attempt
from a ladder to break in window in the
second story where the rest of the family
were sleeping. Just as he gained an en-
traLee the floor gave way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
A 14TH STREET CORNER.
Business Buildings Are to Be Erected
Thereon.

deed was placed on record yesteday by
which the trustees of the estate Of the
late William Gait transferred the property
at the northwest corner of 14th and Bacon
streets to Harry B. Wilson. The eonsid-
GRAFTON given is $3067O. which may be con-
sidered the value OF the land in the trans
action. as the improvements, consisting of
frame residence. are not of the character
that can be utilized.
The frontage on 18th street of the prop
erty Is 155 feet and on Bacon street 100
feet. and the area contains %, 500 square
feet. The price per square foot was about
$l.So. 1t Is understood that the purpose of
the new owner Is to erect on the property
q number of store buildings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16

NEW YORK, December 16.--To an Asso-
ciated Press representative e. II. Hartman
said today: II have been surprised to see
that some of the papers have treated seri-
ousiy my remark thar MIR. odeil has poHti-
cal influence because of his relations nth
me. Had 1 regarded Mr.. Hughes question
seriously would have denied the imputa-
ton Indignantly instead OF making a face
ceptea. as shown by the laughter which fol-
lowed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
Caught In the Act.

When Michael Hassett walked into his
yard at 43 H street northwest yesterday
morning, he saw William Chase. colored,
starting his preparations for Christmas by
wringing the neck of one of Mr.. Hassett's
chickens. Policeman Tracy OF the sixth
precinct was called into the case. and at
ter an exciting run Chase was captured.
He was arraigned before Judge Klmban
in the Police Court this morning and was
sentenced to $40 fine or thirty days In JAIL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
Spencer Eddy to Return.

George Won L. Meyer. United States am
bassador to Russia. having returned to st.
Petersburg and taken charge of the en-
bassy there. Mr.. Spencer Eddy, who acted
as charge d'affaires during Mr.. Meyers alb
sence in this country, has been granted
leave of absence by the State Department
and he will at once start for this country to
take a well-earned rest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16

The death of Edward J. Rose of 113 Prince
street occurred Thursday evening after a
lingering illness. Mr.. Rose was twenty -four
years of age at the time of his death and
was a native of King George county, Nd.
By occupation he was a travelling salesman.
For some time past he was in the employ
OF Thomas Elliott. commission merchant.
He is said to have possessed an enviable
record among his fellows for business abil-
tty and enterprise. His acquaintance learn
of his death with great regret.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
Sentenced Fourteen Years for Murds,

bLooMiSGIoN, ILL., December 16-The
Jury IN the waters murder trial at Clinton
brought IN verdict OF guilty after being
out forty hours and fixed the punishment
at fourteen years. Thomas Waters a ne
gro barber. shot and killed white woman.
Lydia Grant Waters intended to shoot
Mrs Alex. Jackson, white woman with
whom he was in love. but missed his aim
and Killed Mrs. Grant instead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
French Ambassador in CHICAGO.

= CHICAGO, December 16-The French
ambassador. NJ Jusesrand, arrived in Chi
caso this morning to attend the conyoea-
tion of the University of Chicago. which
Will be held next Tuesday He ia to de-
liver the address of the day on that occa.
sion. Tonight the amba ssador win he the
guest of honor at a banquet rendered him
by a number of his Chicago friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
In Behalf Of Hayward Children.

Arrangements have been made for a mass
meeting of the central juvenile reforma-
tory committee and the interstate confer
ence in the interest of delinquent and way
ward children, to be held at Metropolitan
NJ E. Church, Az and C streets northwest
tomorrow night at o'clock. Mr.. Justice
Brewer of the Supreme Court of the United
States will preside. and Representative Liv-
ingston of Georgia and Rev Crawford
jackson, chairman of the committee, will
be among the speakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
Demands q Jury Trial.

Col Orren G. Staples. proprietor of the
National Hotel. was before Judge Null
lowry in the Police Court this morning to
answer to five charges of violating the
District smoke law. 1t Is alleged that
dense black and gray smoke poured from
the stack of the National Hotel on Deem
Der 5. 8. u. 13 and Ia. Col. Staples pleaded
not guilty and demanded Jury trial. In
spector Butts appeared as the prosecuting
witness In the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
Kaiser Joyous for Peace

BERLIN, December 16-Emperor VII
liam in a speech at a reception at Bruns-
wick said today:
am happy because il has been possI-
PIE TOT me 10 keep peace for the German
empire until the present time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
For Public Works in Hawaii

Delegate Kalanianaola of Hawaii has in
troduced a bill setting aside 70 per cent of
Hawali's revenues for federal public works
and buildings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
DR.. os,er Sailed for Home.

LIVERPOOL. December 16.-The Cunard
line steamer Caronia, which sails from here
today for New York. takes among her pas
sengers DR.. William Osier, regius professor
OF medicine at Oxford, and Mrs. Osler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
Anacostia Flats Bill Passed.

The Senate yesterday passed the bill re-
ported by Mr.. Gallinger from the COM
mittee on the District Of Columbia direct
ing the Commissioners to prepare a report
upon the Improvement Of the Anacostia
river fats.
To Improve Massachusetts, Avenue
A bill was introduced in the Senate yester-
day for the extension of the Improvement Of
Massachusetts avenue from Wisconsin ave-
nue. to Western avenue. formerly known as
Boundary avenuel This extens on Is to be
made under, condemnation after IS per cent
of the property necessary has been donated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
Labouchere Withdrawn From Canvass

Special Cablegrsm to The STAR
LONDON. December 16-Henry I.abou-
chere. editor OF Truth. has withdrawn from
his candldature for parliament from North
anpton owing to age Mr. Labouchere Il
sixty-four years old. He has sat for North
ampton since $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16

The interesting fight over the Chicago
poetmas sersmfth was ended this afternoon
By tire Rreaident's nomination OF Fred A.
Bslsse 70 that pcsition. ss7s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
But Had Thsyp

From the Newark News.
And. besidess most OF the statesunen had
resoived to accept no more free passes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16
Circulation of The Evening Star"

The sworn statement below shows that
the circulation of The Star is what 1t Is
claimed to be- The Stars circulation is
much greater than that of any other paper
published in Washington. and The Star Is
read more thoroughly than and has double
the number of readers OF any other paper
published in Washington, whether morn
ing or evening. Fifteen thousand of The
Stars regular subscribers take no other
washington paper whatever, depending
upon The Star alone for news and adver-
Using.
SATURDAY December 8. 1905. ........ 50. 900
MONDAY. December IL. 1905. ....... 35.9I9
TUESDAY, December ~, 1905. ....s. 5000
WEDNESDAY. December Is. 1905. ....... Se.OOf
THURSDAY. December IA. 1905. ...... 35.Si7
FRIDAY. December ID. 1895. ......,..,.. S5,933
Total. ........................ .21s,74s
pally atSTdScs... 88s4o7
I soiemnly swear that the above state
ment represents only the number of copies
of THE EVENING STAR circulated dur
ing the six secular days ending Friday,
December Is. 1905--that is, the number OF
copies actually sold, delivered. furnished
or mailed, for valuable consideration. to
bona iide purchasers or subscrfbers-and
that the copies so counted are not return
J. W.RT. HEBRON.
business Manager,
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
sixteenth day Of December. AID 1905.
r. e. RAMEY.
tseal., Notary Public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16

CHICAGO, December 1e-The annual ex-
hibttion of the International Live Stock
Show opened today In the new building
erected for the purpose at the stock yards.
Breeders from all parts OF the country and
many from Canada are represented, and
the affair promises to be the largest OF its
kind ever held in the west. Twenty-Five
hundred animals are entered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-12-16

LONDON, December 16-wales defeated
the New Zealand foot ball team CRughy
rules) at Cardiff this afternoon by 8 to q.
thus administering to the visitors the first
defeat they have suffered during their tour
of the united kingdom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
REsIsTs PAYING CERTAIN TAXES.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company
Granted Preliminary Injunction,

Judge Keeoy has granted a preliminary
Injunction to the Canal Towage Company,
whose principal Office is In Washington, re-
straining John Ankeney, tax collector Of
Washington county, from selling number
Of mules owned by the towage company.
which were levied on in the hands Of Will
lam F.. Hassett, at Four Locks. for state
and county taxes for two years.
The towage company. which owns and
operates boats on the Chesapeake and Ohio
canal, alleges the company has been as
sessed by the Washington county commits
sioners to the amount of $4,000. and when
notified of the assessment protested against
It. The company claims the assessment is
Illegal because the property assessed never
acquired situs in Washington county; that
the company is not a citizen of Maryland
being incorporated in West Virginia; that
the tax Is Illegal becaus in violation of the
United States Constitution, being specific
tax upon property of a company engaged in
interstate commerce.
The canal Towage Company issued in
structions to tOllmen on the canal to issue
way bills to boat men Monday, when navi-
cation on the canal will be opened for the
season. About 200 boats are expected to
move Monday. the first boats being loaded
at Cumberland. Every boat from Hancock
to Point of Rocks has been equipped for
service. Many new boats built during the
winter will also be put in service. An I'M
usually busy season Is expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
The World Of
Finance and Irade
NEW YORK COTTON MARKET.
Opened Steady at an Advance of 6@15
Points

NEW YORK, May 1.-The cotton market
opened strong at an advance of 6 to 10
points in response tc higher cables. con-
tinued bull support and active covering.
There was a good deal of cotton for sale
on the advance. seemingly for both ac-
counts, and the market ruled very active. .
July. which had opened at 7.49. sold up
to I.56. with other months following on the
first furry of covering, after which prices
sagged off a few points, but the market
during the middle of the morning was
about to points net higher. and seemed
very nervous.
The weather south was favorable. but
there were further reports of reduced acre.
age, and receipts were lighter.
At midday the market was quiet and net
4 to points higher. Spot cotton quiet;
middling uplands. 100; middling gulf, SIS.
Estimated receipts at the ports today,
1900 bales, against q, 401 last week and
6,004 last year. For the week, $4,000 bales,
against 1885, 94 last week, and 34,S10 last
year. Today's receipts at New Orleans.
2,I69 bales, against Lis last year, and at
Houston 1856 bales, against 2, 123 last year.
Futures opened strong May. 7.5S; July.
7.43; August 7.57; September, 1855; oc-
tober, no; November, 7.75: December,
IT'S; January, 1856
Spot closed quiet. 5 points higher; mid
ding uplands 7.90: middling gulf, S.15;
sales. 10000 bales.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
Michigan Water Deal.

At Grand Rapids. Mich. Saturday, Judge
Newham his last day in Office as judge
of the superior court, where he conducted
the trials of those implicated In the Lake
Michigan water deal scandal, sentenced
four respondents who had pleaded guilty to
accepting brides.
The men and their sentences were. Carey
p. Blssell. ex-member of the board of pub
lie works. who pleaded guilty to accepting
a $500 bride from Liant K. Salisbury, fined
$f0O; John L. Donovan, ex-alderman, pleaded
guilty to accepting $500 bride, fined $500;
Adrian Schriver, ex-alderman, pleaded
guilty to accepting $3.50 bribe fined 500;
Ryner stonehouse, former alderman, plead
ed guilty TO accepting $500 bride, fined
800. All four men paid their fines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
WALL STREET NERVOUS.
Market Held Well at First, but Some
Stocks Lost.

NEW YORK, May There was nerv-
GUS feeling in stock market circles at the
opening of the stock exchange today, At
first the market held well on foreign buying
and on belief that no financial trouble has
developed as a result of the decline but
later. on heavy liquidating sales, there was
a sharp break. Leading stocks lost from l
TO points, but the market steadied again
and prices in some instances recovered to
the best of the day. All sheets went
through the clearing house successfully,
indicating that no stock exchange houses
had succumbed, and there was no confirm
alton today of Saturdays rumors of finan-
ciai troubles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01

Independent Oil Pipe Line Chartered
in Oklahoma.

The Producers, Pipe Line Refinery, with
100000 capital stock and with head
quarters at Oklahoma City. has been char
tered for the purpose Of constructing
pipe line from the Kansas oil field south
ward through Oklahoma. Ind. Ter. and
Texas fields to Galveston. Tex, for carry
ing oil for export The plan includes the
erection of several refineries in the fields
through which the pipe line will pass.
The company, 1t is said. will enter upon
strong competition with the Standard
OIL Company.
J. R. Wright, who secured the charter
today. Is a citizen of Davenport, Iowa. and
claims to have behind him capital in ex-
cess OF the. capital stock with moneyed
men OF Chicago, New York, st. Louis,
Kansas City and Galveston, Tex. inter-
ested. A meeting of the stockholders will
be held within ten days at Oklahoma City
and on May Is they will begin an over
land trip Of the proposed line of the pipe
line. OH producers Of Kansas, Bartles-
vile. Tussa, /. T., and Cleveland, Okla,
are interested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-05-01
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET.
July Wheat Sold Up to 82ss To-day
Corn Firm.

CHICAGO, May lon covering by local
shorts, July wheat sold up to 82H here to-
day. May sold at SS1x
Buying by commission houses sent July
corn up to 46a46h.
On firmness Of corn July oats sold up to
2sA.
Close:
Wheat-May, S97s; July, S3ss; September,
79A a79B.
Corn-May, Al; July. 4eas; September.
46k
Oats-May. 2s%; July, 2sA; September.
g.
Pork-May. HIS; July, 12.071.; Septem-
ber 1890.
Later the May option made a sharp rally.
Influenced by the strength of cash wheat
both in the northwestern and southwestern
markets. From SSiac. the price advanced
to soc. After selling off to 815saS2c. July
rose to 831sc., in sympathy with the
strength of May The market closed strong
with May up 2ssc., ar S9s. July was up
1ssc. at 93asc
Additional strength developed as corn
trading progressed. large clearances at the
seaboard being one of the chief factors.
July advanced to 461sc., and closed at
463sc., a net gain of sc.