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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24
SAMOA AND PANAMA.
Action of the House Committee on For
eign Affairs.

The House committee on foreign affairs to-
day, with only one dissenting vote (that of Mr..
Russell, of Massachusetts, who has opposed the
resolution from the first, ordered favorable
report to be made upon the Senate resolution
relative to European participation in the con-
struction of the Panama canal. There was
little discussion, the matter having been fully
gone into at the two preceding sessions The
matter is not privileged for consideration
under the rules of the House, but an effort will
be made to have it made SO.
A subcommittee consisting of Representa-
tives Morrow, McCreary and Russell was also
appointed to consider Samoan affairs which
come before the committee in the shape of
correspondence from the State department and
in resolutions introduced at the last session de-
claring in favor of interference by our govern
ment to check German aggressions at the Sa-
moan Islands.
1t is understood that the subcommittee are
favorable to vigorous action in the matter,
and while they will defer to the Senate, that
body having taken the question up first, they
will second heartily the most dignified, firm,
and vigorous course the Senate can propose to
follow. There is not apt to be any sort of con-
fiict between the two houses as to this ques-
ton.
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GERMANY DEFIANT.
Bfsmarck's Organ Assumes a Very
Naughty Tone on the Samoan Question.

BERLIN, Jan. 24.-The North German Gazette
prince Bismarcks organ) denies the existence
OF any treaty precluding any European power
from acquiring or seeking to acquire ascend
ancy in Samoa. The Carte also denies that
England and the United States are agreed that
the proceedings of the German agent in Samoa
are contrary to the stipulations of the treaties
concerning Samoa. and are opposed to diplo-
matte etiquette, and that those powers have
officially notified the German government ac-
cordingly. The treaties between Samoa, Ger
many, England. and the United States, the
Gazette further says, provide that Samoa shall
concede to each treaty power equal rights with
any other power, but no treaty regarding the
neutrality or independence of Samoa exists be-
tween Germany and the United States.
Regarded as a Defiance to America.
LONDON, Jan. 24.-The article in the North
German Gazette relative to the treaties regard
ing Samoa has caused somewhat of a commo-
tion in official circles here. BY some persons
1t is regarded as a deliberate defiance to the
Washington government
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IN A CHURCH OF HIS OWN.
Father kolasinsl<i, the Famous Polish
Priest, Holds Services I'm Detroit.

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 24.-Father Kolasinski,
whose removal from the Polish church here
three years ago resulted in several riots yes
terday administered first communion TO a large
number of children of his adherents i'm a
chapel which had been fixed up in his house.
His friends say they do not care for the bishop.
and will build church and install Kolasinski
They claim to be 1900 strong. Il shall not
excommunicate Kolasinski." said Bishop Foley
He has excommunicated himself as effect
ually as | could do il. He can return to the
church by confessing and doing penance. He
committed a sacrilege in administering that
communion, and everybody who received the
communion, knowing his status, participated
in the sin"
Later the bishop visited police headquarters
and had a long secret conference with the su-
perintendent
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A Brave Watchman Shot.
PROBABLY FATALLY INJURED IN A DEsPERAl
FIGHT WITH TWO BURGLARS.

PROBABLY FATALLY INJURED IN DESPERATE
FIGHT WITH TWO BURGLARS.
Boston, Jan. 24.-Early this morning an at
tempt was made by two burglars to enter the
railway station at Cliftonville. on the Saugui
branch of the eastern division of the Boston
and Maine railroad. They were discovered by
a watchman, who raised an alarm and attacked
the burglars. The latter turned upon him
and a three-handed struggle ensued. Before
help could be secured the miscreants broke
away and fred two shots at the watchman, one
bullet taking effect in the neck. He fell to the
ground and the men escaped. The watchman
tried to follow them but only reached the viii
lage square, when he fell exhausted. Here he
was discovered by citizens who had heard
the shots. A hurried examination disclosed
the serious nature of his wound, and he was at
once conveyed to the Lynn hospital. 1t is
thought that he will die. His name could not
be learned. As the watchman did not recover
consciousness no description of the assailants
was obtained
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From Wall Street To-dav.

New York, Jan. 2s.--Although the stock mar
ket was very quiet at the opening this morning
it presented a firm front in sympathy with the
higher London quotations, and first prices as
compared with the final figures Of last evening,
were from Is to IS per cent higher, the latter
in New England st. Paul, Atchison and Lacka-
wanna were the only active shares, and, while
Reading and Erie maintained a semblance of
animation, the remainder of the list were in
tensely dull throughout The market remained
steady, prices fuctuating within the narrowest
limits, and no material change occurred from
the operations Of the hour, except in Wheeling
and Lake Erie preferred, which showed marked
strength and advanced q per cent, and in Pull
man, which declined Is. There was q strong
undertone, but no character was shown in the
dealings. and at IL o'clock the market was dull
and steady at about opening figures.
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A MAN KILLED IN BROOKLYN.
Shot One of his Assailau{s Dead

STANFORD, KY, Jan. 24.-Last evening. as the
south-bound freight train was passing Pitts
burg, just above here, Jas. Raines, a brakeman,
was maliciously fired upon by two desperadoes.
Tom Stringer and Sam Gregg. Raines returned
Gregg. one passing through the heart. Raines
then started toward the caboose. when Stringer
fred again. the ball striking Raines in the hip.
Raines was brought to this place and is in a Sc
rious condition
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WHAT GERMAN OFFICERS SAY.

They Insist that an American Led the
Samoans I'm the Recent Battle.
SAN Francisco, Jan. a.-The Honolulu Bud
letin Of the 18th instant, reaching here yester.
day by steamer, prints what purports to be a
circular just sent out by the German officers at
Samoa regarding the late disturbances there
In general the circular denies that the Ger
mans ON the island have oppressed or mis-
treated the natives and reaffrms the statement
that the late battle, in which twenty-five Ger
mans were killed, was led by an American
newspaper correspondent
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A VERY ELABORATE swrNDLE.
How Pretended Railroad Surveyors Got
Money from Western Towns.

"oucy hrosu "esttru ioWus.
BOONE, Iowa, Jan. 24-The corps Of survey
ors that came into Boone with their plausible
scheme for railroad from Minneapolis TO Kan
sas City. via Boone. are in durance vile. They
had row among themselves and one OF the
party gave the scheme away. The fellows are
out on their own hook running this survey and
demanding donations for locating depots, &c.
They have had a rich harvest. getting consid-
cradle money from the towns through which
they passed and securing some in Boone On
the information filed before Justice Franks. G.
II. Evans, the leader of the surveyors, was ar
rested and is now on trial for obtaining money
under false pretenses. The proposed road has
been widely advertised and il seems that upon
the arrival OF the surveyors corps in any COM
munity subscription paper would be circu-
lated. The sum collected in Boone amounts to
about $3.50. but more would have been obtained
but for the exposure.
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CAPITOL TOPICS.

THE PACIFIC RAILROAD FUNDING BILLS.
The Senate Pacific railway committee will
meet Monday next to consider the Mitchell bill
providing for an ascertainment and funding
of the debts of the Central and Union Pacific
railway companies. In the meantime Chair
man Frye will probably call up the bill pend
ing in the Senate as special OF der dealing
only with the Union Pacific and the central
branch, and make speech upon it.
THE LA ABRA CLAIMS.
A subcommittee of the Senate committee
on foreign relations met to-day to hear evil
dence upon the long-pending La Abra claims
These claims are being contested by the Mexi-
can government, and ex-Minister Foster Is rep
resenting Mexico in the matter.
THE DIRECT TAX BILL.
The Senate finance committee has advanced
far enough upon the consideration of the House
amendments to the direct tax refunding bill to
make it practically certain that they will re-
port to the Senate in favor Of concurrence in
the amendments.
SENATOR BECK IMPROVING.
81 have to-day received a letter from Sena-
tor Beck's son, who is accompanying his father
on his travels" said Mai. Goodloe to a STAR
representative last night, ''and he tells me that
He now sleeps well, has good appetite. and is
able to take a great deal OF exercise. They are
probably now at Havana. After brief stay
there I think they will come back to Old
Point"
'.Do you think the Senator will resume his
seat in the Senate this session."
'Not to do any work. He may return here
in order to participate in the closing scenes Of
the Senate, but that win be all"
NOTES.
The bill for the relief of the State National
bank, of New Orleans, formerly the Louisiana
National bank, was passed in the Senate yester-
day by vote Of 50 to 20, and Q conference with
the House was ordered on the amendments.
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OUR CLAIM AGAINST DENMARK.
The Arbitrator Will Soon Give His
Decision.

COPENHAGEN, Jan. 24.-The British minister
at Athens will shortly give his decision as ar
bitrator upon the claim of the United States
government against Denmark for compensa-
tiOn on account of the Danish commander at
st. Thomas firing upon the American ship Ben
jamin Franklin as that vessel was leaving port,
in 1854, without permission from the authori-
ties
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Their Program Interfered With.

THE PETERSBURG DELEGATION IN FAVOR OF THE
cowLEs INTERNAL REVENUE BILL
The delegation from Petersburg. Va, headed
by Representative-elect yenable, which
arrived here last night 10 urge
the passage Of the Cowles internal
revenue bill, was at the capitol this morning
expecting TO make argument before the appro-
pristions committee. Their program was inter-
fered with by the adjournment Of the CON-
mittee as mark Of respect for the memory OF
Representative Burnes-but the members of
delegation improved their opportunity by
pressing their views upon representative in
dividually upon the floor of the House. They
hope 70 be heard by the appropriations com
mittee tomorrow. a
The members Of the delegation were armed
with a memorial drawn by the Lynchburg, Va,
chamber Of commerce, and addressed 20 Like
organizations in other Virginia towns, urging
them TO cooperate in the effort 10 secure
favorable action by Congress upon the cowies
bill. Copies Of this memorial were presented
to many Senators and Representatives by the
delegation, 70 supplement the individual ef-
fortB.
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DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
PROTECTION OF FEMALES

The Senate has agreed to the report of the
conference committee on the bill for the better
protection of females in the District of Colum-
bia and the territories. The age of consent is
fixed at sixteen. and punishment for violation
Of the act is fixed at not more than fifteen
years in the penitentiary for the first offense
viction.
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1T WAS VERY ENGLISH.
New York Obscured I'm a Dense Fog To
Day-NarroW Escapes from Disaster

New York Obscured I'm a Dense Fog To.
Day-NarrOw Escapes from Disaster.
NEW YORK, Jan. 24-This city and the North
and East rivers were this morning enveloped
in heavy fog, and persons on their way down
town experienced a delay averaging twenty
minutes on both the surface and elevated rail-
roads. The elevated trains had to move with
the greatest caution, il being impossible TO dis
Germ objects half way between stations On
the North and East rivers navigation was
difficult and attended with no little dam
ger. The steam launch plying between Gov
ernors island and the battery ran into an an
mex ferry-boat in the middle of the river. The
passengers were badly scared. but none were
injured. Neither of the craft sustained any
damage. Fulton ferry-boat, which left
Brooklyn at o'clock. had not got more than
20 yards from her dock when she received a
broadside from a small steamer, which caused
her to vibrate from stem to stern. The alarmed
passengers had scarcely recovered from the
shock when the ferry-boat struck a barge
which was being towed up the river. No dam
age resulted from either mishap.
Three Elevated Trains I'm Collision.
New YORK, Jan. 24-At 7:27 this morning
the southbound 9Th avenue train was standing
at the l04th street station. As the train was
about to pull away from the station another
train ran into the rear end of il. Immediately
after this first collision a 9Th avenue train
which was following the second 9th avenue
train, ran into the rear of the latter The
cause of the collision was the dense fog. All
the trackmen on the elevated railroad act also
as fogmen, but the fog came up this morn
ing before the track men could get TO their
stations. There were two persons injured in
the accident. One Miss Handley and the
other Mrs. John Flynn. Both were cut slightly
in the face by broken glass and were taken TO
their homes. The glass in most of the cars
was smashed by the collisions and the cars
slightly damaged. Some of the other passen-
gers were slightly cut by glass or received
bruises in the general shaking up. The total
delay to south-bound trains was twenty-seyen
minutes, and few hundred dollars will cover
the loss on the cars.
A MAN KILLED IN BROOKLYN.
NEW YORK, Jan. 24-In the dense fog this
morning, about o'clock, a train at Fulton and
Nostrand avenues station ON the Kings County
Elevated railroad in Brooklyn, on the down
track, was run into by train which had been
following. No damage was caused, but the
passengers were shaken up and greatly excited.
One of them, Samuel Kniffn by name. lost his
presence of mind and jumped off the front
platform of the first car into the street and was
instantly killed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24
CAPT. O'SHEA'S WIFE.
The RumOr that She Will Testify Re.
garding Parnell's Letters Not Credited.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, Jan. PA rumor that Capt
oShea's wife will give evidence concerning
the circumstances under which the Parnell
letters were written is not generally credited
The Times may have subpenaed her, but the
pest informed persons on the subject declare
that Betty" as she is familiarly known among
the nationalists, knows nothing of the letters
and. moreover, in spite of the course taken by
her husband, has no quarrel with the Par
nellites
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THE ROCK CREEK PARK BILL.
Approved by the Commissioners with
the Exception Of One Section.

A large delegation of the representative-bus-
mess men of Washington called on the Com
missioners this morning to talk over the Rock
Greek park bill. All we're in favor of the pro-
ject, but the question of how the District was
to pay its share of the appropriation caused
some discussion. The Commissioners sug-
gested that the bill should be amended by pro-
viding that the one-half to be paid by the Dis
trict should be refunded to the United States
in annual instalments of not less than S100, 900
each. This afternoon the bill, which was in
the hands of the Commissioners for an express
sion of their views, was returned to Chairman
Hemphill approved, with the exception Of the
seventh section, which was amended, as above
suggested. ~
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A Duel at Paris.


NEWSPAPER EDITOR INJURED
PARIS, Jan. IA duel was fought TODAY
between NJ. Cornudet, member Of the chamber
Of deputies for the department Of the Creuse,
and NJ. Chabrouilland editor of a newspaper.
The latter gentleman was wounded The
duel was the result of a quarrel growing out
Of the candidacy Of Gen. Boulanger
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DOCUMENTS FOR AMERICA.
The London "Times" Said to Have Pro
cured New Evidence of Importance.

DUBLIN, Jan. 24.-The Express Conservative
asserts that the London Times has secured
fresh important documents from the United
States, which will be produced before the Par
nell commission in support of its charges
against Parnellite members of the house Of
commons.
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The Recount In San Francisco.

1T WILL PROBABLY SHOW THAT MIR. PHELPS WAS
ELECTED TO CONGRESS FROM THE FIFTH DISTRICT
Representative Morrow, of California, is in
receipt of telegram from San Francisco
informing him that a recount Of the votes in
the fourth congressional district increases his
majority 62, making his majority 655 over his
democratic competitor, Mr.. Ferrall. There is
no contest in the fourth district, but there is
in the fifth district, which includes part of
San Francisco. Mr.. Clunie, the democratic
candidate, claimed majority of SO. In a re-
count of the vote cast for mayor of San Fran
cisco at the last election,
''sNAP TALLY"
was taken Of the vote cast for Congressman
in that part of the fifth district, which includes
part Of San Francisco. 1t was claimed that
this tally showed that Mr.. Phelps was elected
by q handsome majority. 1t was thereupon
agreed between the two candidates that in q
contest involving the election Of certain muni-
cipal officers there should also be a recount Of
the votes in the fifth congressional district
The republicans also agreed to q recount in
Morrow's district, although the democratic
candidates did not dispute his election. The
increase Of Morrow's majority sixty-two votes
in the fourth district, which il wholly in San
Francisco, indicates that the recount in the
fifth district, which includes the remaining
precincts Of the city, will show the election Of
Phelps. II the recount shows such q majority,
Mr.. Clunie has agreed to surrender his seat in
the Fifty-6rst Congress without further contest.
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A stubborn New York Fire.

early this morning at Nos. IS and so walker
street was not extinguished until O'Clock,
after a hard fight on the part of the fremen.
Total loss is estimated at s62, 200; damage TO
building $1,000
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RIVER AND HARBOR BILL.
An Attempt to be Made to Pass 1t Under
Suspension of the Rules.

The members of the House committee on
rivers and harbors are becoming somewhat dis
heartened by the i'll success attending their
efforts to secure the passage Of their appro-
priation bill, resulting from obstruc-
tive tactics in the House and lack Of
diligence on the part of members whose sup
port they believe they have a right to expect
Having arrived at the conclusion that an
extraordinary effort is necessary to save the
bill, paper is being circulated among the
members, and being very generally signed,
requesting the Speaker to entertain a motion
on the next suspension day to pass the measure
under a suspension Of the rules.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24

At winona, Mimi, the sheriff forced open
the safe of Seefeld, the bankrupt St. CHARLES
grain dealer, and found "A cents in it, dSsh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24

FATAL FIRE IN MILL--A fire in the Anna
wan mill at Fall River, Mass, yesterday, re-
suited in the death Of Joseph Langson, spin
ner, in whose room the fire originated, and who
attempted to quench the flames until he was
overcome by smoke. There was q panic
among the women and children employees, but
none were seriously injured. Langson was
seventy-two years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24

The British steamship Erin which wss re-
Gently chartered In Philadelphia for fruit car
ryinG between Jamaica and Baltimore wss ioo
Sunday "a CaPs HattsraA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24

William Ritter's ale and lager beer brewery,
in Chicope, Mass, with 400 barrels of lager
beer, was seized yesterday for using stamps p
second time.
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Death Stonped the Suit.

NEW YoRK, Jan. 24-The suit brought by
Miss Bessie Hubbell against DIR. Charles Bliss
for $4,000 damage for breach Of promise of
marriage was discontinued to-day in the Su-
preme Court, on account Of the doctors death,
he having been killed. by fail yesterday.
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4 Fireman Injured by q Fall.

PoRr JxRvrs, N. Y, Jan. 2l-The large
hardware store Of Swinton, Sinner q Co., In
this village, was burned last night. The loss
Is &20, 900 and the insurance $4,000. Fireman
William h. Strong fell from the roof of the
building and sustained fracture Of the thigh
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GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS TO-DAY. - Internal
revenue, 1922, ,9S5: customs, 81. .O2S, ,968.
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CONTRACTS AwARDED.-The Secretary of the
Treasury has awarded to Geo. W. Egan, of
Charleston, s. c., the contract for the excava-
ton, creosoted piles, and concrete foundation
for the Charleston post-ofice for $14.7 .78O; also,
the contract for the quarantine station on
North Chandelier island, Gulf of Mexico, to ].
H. Gardner for 81, ,669
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-24

To-DAY's BOND OFFERINGS aggregated S11 500,
as follows: Registered As, $500 at 1919; reg
lstered 41as, $4,000 at 109; 81 200 at 1O9
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Dead with the Gas Turned On.

NEW YoRK, Jan. A.-James Christie w>s
Martin House with The gns turusd on full