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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
WASHINGTON HAD FRANK
PRECEDENT FOR PRIVILEGE
ASKED FOR ROOSEVELT.
Hamilton Fish Urges Grant, and
Tells Subcommittee House Is
Anxious to Extend It. -.

Theodore Roosevelt won't have to pay
a cent for postage il Representative Ham,
ilton Fish of New York wins out in the
fight he is making to have Congress grant
the Thanking privilege to the only living
ex-President
When Mr.. Fish first appeared before the
House committee on post Offices and post
roads. in favor of his proposition, his ar
guments were pooh poohed, on the ground
that there was no precedent for granting
the Thanking privilege to an ex-President.
But the committee has discovered a
whole lot of facts to the contrary. George
Washington, John Adams. Thomas JEFF
ferson and James Madison were allowed
the free mail privilege by special acts of
Congress. ranging from 1897 to 1917
In 1S25 general act was passed to per-
init all future ex-Presidents to enjoy the
same privilege. This was repealed in
1873, when members of Congress, who up
to that time had also enjoyed the benefits
of the ranking acts, were prohibited
from sending their mail free.
sSome time in the eighties the mem
bers had their. rights restored. There
was no provision made at the same
time for exPresidents. who have had
to pay postage on their correspondence
The post Office subcommittee took no
action today and no member would say
when there would be a meeting to de-
termine the question. Mr.. Fish in
tends to push his bill. however. and
says he'll get action before the ses-
sion is over,
He says. with significant smile, that
the bill will pass the House with a
rush, if it is ever permitted to get on
the calendar. He told the subcommit-
tee today with great frankness and
some little heat that he intended to see
that 1t did get there.
I'm view Of the distinguished serv-
ices Of our only living ex-President,"
said Mr.. Fish today, Il think 1t is as
the ranking privilege.
He is being honored abroad as few
men are honored. 1t is absurd to quib-
BILE about this small matter. particu-
larly as there are numerous precedents
for such action"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
The World of Finance and Trade.
Washington; New York; London.
LOCAL FINANCIAL NEWS.

The first actual transactions in the
stock Of the Commercial National Bank
on the stock exchange since the end or
last week, when it first became generally
known that q large block of the stock OF
the bank had changed hands, occurred at
the meeting today of the exchange.
Forty-five shares were sold. and the range
Of prices paid was from 200A to 200. the
latter being the highest level reached
since the close of the year 1907.
The best bid for the stock following the
recent announcement was 2O2ls. but there
were no sales at that figure. The buying
today was by one broker, and the selling
for the most part was done by two Dro-
kers. The bid remained at 2O5. with no
offering except from the bidder, who Of
fered the stock at 206.
Ii was stated last week by those who
are supposed to be familiar with the sit
uation that the sale Of Mr.. Stevens
stock, which was made to men who are
already stockholders and for the most
part directors in the bank, does, not IN
volve a change in the personnel or the
present management or q change In the
control. =,
retire from the presidency of the bank.
and 1t Is also stated that his successor
has not as yet been determined
The stock In the bank and trust COM
pany list that was most largely dealt IN
today was that Of the United States Trust
Company. Two hundred shares were re-
corded in the list Of sales, and the range
Of prices was from 119 to 119S.
Lanston reached high recent level by
selling at 90, but as 1t will be dealt IN
ex. dividend after next Friday. the pres
emit figure includes $1.5O quarterly divi-
dend. An option on one hundred shares
sold for 81, and these privileges were
still offered at that price,, but no more
were taken.
The trading in gas stock was confined
to couple Of twenty five share lots,
which sold for TIA and IN. An offering
Of one hundred shares was made at
71&. but without result. After the call
five shares brought II. The bid at the
close was II and the asking price TIA
Yesterday the figures were 71s bid and
III asked.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
COTTON MARKETS.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, March 15.-Cotton fu-
lures opened firm: March. 1900; April,
15.O0.O5; May, 1903; June. 1915 Did, July.
147S: August. laps; September, 13.40;
October. 1892; November. 1872; Decem-
ber 1911.
The cotton market opened firm at an
advance OF 4a12 points, with new crop
months relatively firm, in sympathy
with the showing Of liverpool. where the
continent was said to be buying late po-
stions. Business was active and quite
general during the early trading. with
commission houses doing more in the
new crop months, but realizing was
heavy at the initial advance, and prices
eased off or points from the best, in
consequence.
Business was very active during the
forenoon and large blocks changed hands
One prominent local broker sold the New
Orleans bull leader three blocks one after
another, 10000 bales each, of May from
14.9S to 1886. and later May sold al
1889 There was no sign Of weakness
on the part OF the bulls. however, and
later in the morning prices recovered I'd
IL cents for May, and the market at
midday was about lower to points
higher. with late, months relatively firm
Spot quiet: middling uplands Is 20: mid
ding gulf. 15.45.
Estimated receipts at the ports today
$4,000 bales, against IL .623 last week and
1917 last year. For the week. 10000
bales. against 77.1O5 last week and 95. 400
last year Today's receipts at New Or
leans 27O1 bales, against 3,911 last year,
and at Houston, 1850 bales, against 5,755
last year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
CAUGHT IN THE ACT.
Berlin Police Officials Are Being
Taught q Much-Needed Lesson.


From the Pail Mall Gazette.
Herr Won Jagow. Berlin's new police
president, has established several ex-
tremely gratifying precedents in the few
weeks he has been in office.
He has spent the first weeks of his offi-
cial career In making the round OF the
local Offices disguised as a civilian. Some
episodes Of his Al-Raschid experiences
deserve to be recorded, says the Daily
Graphic correspondent.
One evening a civilian in the ordinary
Berlin dress entered police station in
the west of the city and requested to see
the lieutenant In charge. The sergeant
strolled out Of the inner room and said:
Lieutenant isn't here. Better tell me
what you've got to say The civilian
said he would prefer to see the lieuten-
ant himself, and he would return shortly.
About q quarter OF an hour later the
civilian again appeared and asked for
the lieutenant. The sergeant pointed out
that policemen-anyway. Prussian police
lieutenants-had something better to do
than hang about half the evening in case
some civilian had some silly story to tell
The civilian went away, but returned half
an hour later, and again asked for the
lieutenant isn't here, confound your
said the sergeant or words to that effect.
well, but the lieutenant must be some
where about. Cannot you fnd him? He
is on duty isn't he?" That's got MOTH
ing to do with you. The lieutenant comes
and goes when he chooses. do you under
stand?"
"Oh, yes, l understand. but l insist on
speaking to the lieutenant at once" Here
of all the beastly cheek :" ''That'll
do; I happen to be the police PRESIDENT!
The sergeant silently called on the earth
to cover him, and the president coolly
sat down to wait the return OF the de-
faulting lieutenant.
When the latter at last appeared some
hours later the president had a particu-
iariy intimate conversation with him for
about half an hour. and the lieu
tenant reported himself very, very sick
next day.
A few days afterward q quiet-looking
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
Birds White Feathers.
From st. Nicholas.

The occurrence OF white feathers in
a birds plumage is very common. 1t is.
of course, due to lack Of coloring matter,
and is liable to appear In both young
and old birds. 1 have known Of several
old birds to exhibit this popularity (most-
ly In the wing feathers. however) and 1t
may be due to imperfect nutrition and
circulation as the bird ages. / have also
noticed it in young birds in a number
of instances. The phenomenon, thus,
cannot be said to occur simply as a result
of old age, but is rather one OF those
slight changes in the birds system the
causes of which we do not fully know.
There is this much more to be said, how
ever: When a young bird starts out with
few white feathers, they are usually
retained throughout life. Noting each
time in similar manner. Old birds may
exhibit this loss Of coloring at any time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
LIVERPOOL.

LIVERPOOL, March 15.-Closing: Cot
ton-Spot dull. prices unchanged: Ameyi-
can middling. fair. S.54; good middling,
S.24; middlng, sos; low middling, 7.98
good ordinary. 772: ordinary. TAT. The
sales of the day were 5000 bales, of which
500 were for speculation and export, and
included 800 American. Receipts, 1900
bales including 600 American.
Futures opened steady and closed steady.
March, 7.S51z: March-ApriI. 7.S3: April
May, 7.79; May-June. 7.16; June-July.
I'll; July-August. I.I6; August Septem-
Der, 73S; observation-disclosures. $50; Oc-
tober- November. 6791s; November-D Deem
Der. 8701k; December-January. 500; jan
uary-February, 6.6S; February-March
6.6S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
February Imports Large.

The preliminary statement of our Feb
ruary foreign trade shows that imports
exceeded exports by S,26S 400. the i'm
ports gaining s11,768.6ss over exports in
comparison with the export movement in
February. 1909. exports showing a slight
actual decrease. For the eight months
OF the fiscal year ended February % the
excess or exports over imports was sIS9.
125.4lo. but imports gained s152 524 he
on exports. the increase in imports being
almost four times the gain in exports.
Ihe connection between this exhibition
and the cost of foreign exchange calls
Tor little comment. The foreign exchange
market today showed further strength
AT the same time Wall street money
rates tended to rise. The bulk OF the
can loan accommodation was furnished
at or ABOVE per cent, and the none
tary indications undoubtedly -refIected
them selyes in the views entertained re-
garding the stock market prospect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15

little man strolled into the big public
hall Of the police headquarters and caught
sight of q staggering young police officer
strolling down the room with cigar in
his mouth.
II beg your pardon" said the quiet
looking little man, but isn't smoking
forbidden here?"
"Confound your Internal impudence."
was the reply; you keep your questions
to yourself or get out of here" The
president smiled strolled across to his
private Offices, produced the requisite key
and invited the Mortified officer to come
and have a chat about insolence in gen.
eral
It is needless to say that all civilian
Berlin is ,chuckling over these stories,
which one can but hope may turn out
to be well founded.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
LONDON MARKET.
Special csblegram 10 The Star.

Bpec-AI JdbIeRfam 10 The Star
LONDON, March 15-After a slu:np in
American railway shares. due to the
railway strike situation In the United
States. the group was steadying at the
close on the curb today. Domestic Sc
curities improved moderately in tone on
less pronounced belief in an advance in
the Bank of England discount rate this
week. Canadian Pacific was heavy In the
final trading Paris bourse closed steady,
while the Berlin bourse was weak at the
end.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales.-Regular call. IL o'clock noon-Wash:ng-
ton Rwy. and Elec; pfd.. at 9oH: ,,y
Mergenthaler Linotype, at iii.
Lanston Monotype, 20 at 90, 100 at Oh (buyer
COY. 100 at 80.
Commercial National Bank, 10 at 2ooA, 8 at
200A, 8 at 204, 10 at 2O5. at 2n6. 10 at EOS.
American Security and Trust. 10 at $50 10
at 2SO. 10 at $50.
Union Trust, 10 at 131.
Washington Loan and Trust, at 21O15. at
United States Trust, 10 at 11s, 10 at 1le.
10 at 11e. 10 at 1l8. 10 at 119, 10 at 1ls,
10 at 1l9, 10 at lie. 10 at 119h, 10 at l18ss.
100 at 1l0x.
After caii-Capital Traction IS, $500 at ll5H.
Washington Gas S at II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
BONDS.
FOREIGN BANKS.

PARIS. March 15-Closing: Three per
cent rentes. 30 francs ~ confines for the
account.
Exchange on London. Is francs 21h CEN
times for checks
LONDON. March I5.-Bullion amounting
to f10O.OOO was taken into the Bank Of
England on balance today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
LIVERPOOL.

LIVERPOOL, March 15.-Closing
Wheat-Dull; No. red western. no
stock: futures. easy; March, IS ! V d
May, Is 10sd; July, Is 10Bd.
Corn-Spot, quiet; new American
mixed, northern. SIS AID; old American
mixed, IS. sgd; futures, steady; July.
5s, 4d.
Flour-Winter patents dull, 32s, Cd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15

MY motto" said the young physi-
then go ahead"
"And mine" rejoined the old doctor.
lis, When in doubt perform an opera
ton "-WaSp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
CAUSE OF DEATH IN DOUBT
MYSTERY SURROUNDS SHOOT.
ING OF LIEUT.. JANNEY.
Special Board Investigating to
Learn Whether or Not the Of
ficer Committed Suicide.

MANILA, March 15.-The mysterious
circumstances attending the killing OF
Second Lieut.. Clarence NJ. Janney of the
18th Infantry, which occurred Saturday
at Fort William Mckinley, have not yet
been cleared up. 1t is generally believed
that Janney killed himself but it is un-
certain whether this was by accident or
design.
Janney attended a dinner party at the
house of Lieut.. Col. Robert F. Ames,
accompanied by his wife. Suddenly jan
ney left the house. and some time after
ward; returned with a revolver in his
hand. He entered the house, and In a
moment there was a report, and Janney
fell with a bullet in his head, dying in
stantly.
Statement by Capt. Jordan.
Doubt clouds Janney's purpose in arm
Ing and returning to Lieut.. Col Ames'
house. Capt. William H. Jordan, jr., 18th
Infantry, who was the fourth member of
the party, says that an argument occurred
during the dinner and Janney withdrew.
Later Capt. Jordan went in search of him,
but missed him, as Janney entered the
house by the rear.
Lieut.. Col. Ames and Mrs, Janney were
the only witnesses of the tragedy. They
agree that Janney rushed in flourishing a
pistol. which was suddenly discharged.
Many believe that Janney planned a
demonstrat ton, and that he had no tnten-
ton OF committing suicide or shooting
his Wife or Ames. A special board Is in
vesttsating the affair. The body will be
sent nome by transport sailing on March
o. Janney was native Of Virginia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
To Observe Easter Holidays.

exchange here will observe the Easter
holiday by closing March ., 20 and q.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
American Marines Withdrawn.

The restoration Of comparative peace
and order in Nicaragua, however is Of
f1cially recognized by the United States
government in an order Just issued for
the withdrawal of the regiment Of United
States marines which has been stationed
at Corinto ever since the enforced flight
Of Zelaya. These marines were quar-
tered on the transport Buffalo. and were
held in readiness for the protection OF
American interests in anticipation Of the
capture Of Managua, Leon and other
cities on the west coast by the Estrada
revolutionists. There being no longer
any apprehension Of trouble on that score,
the Buffalo has been ordered to proceed
to Panama with the marines. 1t Is ex-
planned at the Navy Department that the
order was issued for sanitary reasons
and to enable the Buffalo to resume her
regular duties.
It was stated also that as there is no
fighting In Nicaragua, the State Depart
ment has consented to the withdrawal
of the marines. especially as they will be
promptly available at Panama in case 1t
shall be necessary to send them back to
Corinto. In announcing this action the
naval officials declare 1t has no bearing
on the possible recognition of the exist
ing government Of Nicaragua.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
CALL MONEY.

CALL MONEY.
sEx div.-North America, IL: Twin
City, pfd.. IN: American Tobacco. pfd.,
IL Union Bag and Paper, pfd., j; Man
haitian, ~: New York, New Haven and
Hartford, 2.
Call money.......... 8 s1 a1 8
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
silver steady. q l1-i6d per ounce.

Bar silver steady, % 11-l6d per ounce.
Money, lha1A per cent.
The rate Of discount in the open market To-
short bills Is 3a3S per cent.
The rate Of discount In the open market fo
three month bills Is 3M per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15

els he q clever conversationalist?
Eyes, indeed! He could even qualify
as a witness In a government investi-
cation. "-Detroit Free Press.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
Treasury Statement.

The condition Of the Treasury at the beginning
of business today was a. follows
TRUST FUNDS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
We cam loan money at
4h% ON central business
property.
FIeiskell s. McLeran,
1903 III st. N. w.

FOR SALE g SHARES 10 PREFERRED
treasury Royal Glue Co. stock Of WaahinS ton.
d. c.. at par ($lOO per share), or I will trade
for stocks listed ON the Washington Stock Ex-
change at market A. L. DEIBEL,
mh14-4ts-6 Box 46. Little Rock, ARE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
APPEAL OF .MADRZ.
Asks Recognition as De Facto
President of Nicaragua.
UNITED STATES HOLDS OFF
Will Acknowledge Only Regularly
Established Officials and May
Supervise Coming Election.

Senior Madriz, the conqueror of Gen.
Estrada has appealed to the United
States for recognition as the de facto
President Of Nicaragua. pending the cleo
ton of regular president in accordance
with the constitution. It has been repre-
sented that the recent revolt has been eff
fectually suppressed and that tho people
of Nicaragua have accepted the tenn
porary government Of Madriz.
1t Is officially stated, however, that the
policy Of the United States with respect to
the political troubles In Nicaragua was
fully discussed in Secretary Knox's note
OF December last to Charge Rodriguez
severing diplomatic relations with the
Zelayan government, and that the atti-
tude OF the United States remains I'M
changed despite the fate Of the revolu-
tionary party. 1t Is freely asserted that
the United States will not recognize any
government in Nicaragua that is not reg
ularly established by the vote OF the peo-
pie freely and fairly expressed. In order
to meet the conditions imposed by this
government it may be necessary for the
opposing political parties to agree to have
officers or agents OF the United States
superintend the coming election for pres
fdent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
Moderate Volume Of Business.

Or the general course OF the market it
might be said that prices were forced
down quite rapidly on comparatively mod
crate volumes of business. Opinion as to
the immediate outlook was rather more
than less confused as a result of the
days dealings. Sentiment, however, un-
doubtedly showed a large access of
bearishness.
Although the labor situation, as illus
rated by the developments in the west,
was discouraging to bullish hopes, il did
not lack mitigating features. The Phila-
delphia strike seemed to be on it's way TO
settlement, even though no decision ON
the real issues involved could be ex-
pected from the negotiations instituted
last night So far as the western railroads
are concerned, they have offered what is
pracUcal arbitration of wage demands.
and public support could never be enlisted
for strike based on the other contentious
or organized labor. which apparently con-
template little else than labor union con-
troll of railroad property
AS 1t happened. though. most of the
days information of market bearing was
calculated to increase rather than to
lessen the depression of sentiment result
ing from the labor Developments. The adj
vance In the price of lambs In Chicago
toward the level at which hogs are duoted
served to direct attention anew to the
cost OF living. which is so closely related
ployed.
Nothing particularly propitious has re-
Gently transpired at Washington, and at
the moment the adjustment of our tarifY
relations with Canada and France seems
to be in bad way. Meanwhile this coun-
Try continues to furnish splendid mar
ket TO sell In and poor one In which to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
NEW YORK CURB PRICES.

Quotations furnished by f. II. Hutton 4 Co.
members New York Stock Exchange: Rdw Flo,
Caverly. manager. 1901 street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-15
STEEL STOCKS DROP
United States Common De-
CIines Two Points.
DIVIDEND Is TAKEN OFF
Threatened Western Railroad Strike
Has It's Effect.
PRICES 90 DOWN RAPIDLY
Wall Street Money Rates Tend to
Rise-Foreign Exchange Mar
ket Strong.
DIVIDEND Is TAKEN OFF
PRICES 60 DOWN RAPIDLY
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, March ia dividend OF
ia per cent was taken of the price of
United States Steel common this morning
for the benefit of the bulls. This divi-
dend Is not payable in cash or its equiv
alent for more than a month. Meanwhile
Steel common promptly declined two
points below its ex-dividend price, and
throughout the whole list the dividends
which the market declared for the bears
reduced the dividends paid. or payable, to
the bulls to comparative insignihcance.
Consolidated Gas. Amalgamated Copper,
Southern Pacific, Reading. st. Paul.
Louisville and Nashville and other rromi-
nent issues lost in the neighborhood of
two points or more up to the early part
Of the afternoon. and Union Pacific de-
clined more than three points. Around
the levels denoted by these losses some
resistance to pressure was encountered.
The threatened tie-up of half hundred
western railroads by the strike Of the
flremen employed upon them was the
cause assigned for the days selling
movement. PROFESSIONALLY there was
no little real liquidation. and specula-
tive stop-loss orders on the long side
facilitated the reaction. which was act
lively helped along by bearish operations.
At the same time. the fact has been pat
ent for several days that there was a
good supply of stocks In the market,
and that holdings which showed a profit
week or ten days ago had not all been
withheld from sale In expectation OF a
further appreciation in quoted values
sooner or later. None of the particular
price movements Of the day was
sufficiently noteworthy to suggest the
necessity of special explanation.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-01-25

Monday. January 81. 1910.
T. X. X. ;. ;. Nippon Maru, from
San Francisco, , p. N.
Cable schr. Flaureuce Ward, Pitt,
from Midway Island, $50 2. N.