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The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18

their goods would not pay their bills. The
merchants applied to the Commissioner
to aid them in collecting the money, but
the Judge refused to have auything to do
about the matter, saying that they had
bought their goods in the United States
and had paid no duty thereon. The
miners gave as their reason for not
paying the bills the fact that the goods
that had been sold them were actually
smuggled.
'Now were there two mistakes made or
did the British engineers first make the
mistake at Point Roberts and carry it
through for fully 200 miles? My belief is
that there was only one mistake and that
was made at the starting-point namely
Point Roberts, and that consequently the
whole boundary line is wrong clear
through from there to Osoyoos Lake.
aThe British engineers claim that their
instruments got out of order at some in
tervening spot between Point Roberts and
Boundary Creek, but think more likely
that the error was made at the starting
place. fully believe that the boundary
line at the town of Blaine. now considered
in American territory, is in reality over
800 yards north of the 10th parallel.
1t would be interesting TO know whether,
on a proper resurvey, the United States
Government would return us that strip of
land or would they claim that thirty
years OF peaceful possession gave them
right to it?
'The American engineer who laid out
the town of Blaine has openly stated to
me that most of it was in British terri
tory"
After interviewing Mr.. Stevenson Wis
tied Mr. Carey, one of rhe most prominent
engineers and surveyors in Victoria, B. c.,
and one of the oldest residents of British
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11
WIND AND FLAMES
A Fire at the River Front That Con-
sumed Many Buildings.
MIGHT HAVE BEEN MORE SWEEPING
Firemen's Good Work Kept the
Fire From Spreading.
LOSSES. AND INSURANCE

A fire which swept over a greater area
than any fire for a number of years past
broke out this morning among the wharves
and buildings along the river front in the
neighborhood of the Long bridge. Before
1t was finally extinguished all the buildings
facing on the river for distance of a cou-
pie Of hundred yards were completely de-
stroyed.
1t was a busy morning for the fire de-
partnent. for while the conflagration on
the wharves vas at its height two other
fires broke out in rather distant sections OF
the city. The result was that the entire
department was called upon, and did yeo-
mans service in fighting the flames.
The fire along the wharves was the most
disastrous. 1t broke out few minutes be-
fore o'clock. The alarm was turned in
from box 4lG, at the corner of 18th ard
Water streets. The first sign of trouble
was discovered by Engineer Dietz, who is
employed a Johnson's wood and coal yard
at the foot of 18th street. His post of duty
looks out toward the west. and his vista
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11
COL. CROFTON'S CASE.
Unwilling to Apply for Retirement
According TO MIR. LEmOnt's Suggestion

Unwilling to Apply for Retirement
Col R. E. A. Crofton, fifteenth infantry
commanding the military post of Fort
Sheridan, near Chicago, has signified his
unwillinsness to act upon the suggestion
said to have been made to him unofficially
by Secretary Lamont, that it would be well
for him to apply for retirement According
to one story, Col. Crofton has peremptorily
refused to comply with the wishes of The
military authorities in this respect. Col
Crofton can be retired now under the thirty
years service clause, but only upon his own
application, approved by the President As
he refuses to make such application he
cannot be removed from the active service
except upon the verdict of a court-martial
for violation of the articles of war.
Inasmuch a. there is an evident desire to
avoid the scandal that would necessarily
attach TO such proceedings, 1t is generally
believed that Col. Crofton will be allowed
when having reached the age of sixty-two
years, the President will have authority to
place him on the retired list regardless of
his own wishes in the matter. 1t is possi-
bic that Col. Crofton may be transferred to
some other post to await retirement but 1t
is not regarded as probable, and the best
Information on the subject is that no action
will be taken in this case before December
end 1t Is not certain the President will
exercise his retiring privileges even then.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11
Personal Mention.

Lieut.. c. H. Gardner, NJ. D., of the United
States marine hospital service Is in the city
for examination for promotion He fs ston.
ping with his aunt, Mrs. Findlay Harris
lilo 10th street.
Senator Mills of Texas, who was a mem.
ber of the Senate committee to accomnanv
the remains of Representative Grain tc
Texas, was unable to go on account of the
illness Of Mrs. Mills.
Chauncey F. Black of Pennsylvania is al
tho Ebbitt. " =
Commodore Edward E. Potter Of the navv
Is guest of the Ebbitt
Among Ebbitt House arrivals today are
Henry c. Demming, Harrisburg, Pa; Isaae
Harris. California; Geo. H. Peri9o. Scran.
ton, Pa; Jas. E. Tatnall, Bethlehem. Pa
c. g. Munyan. Hartford, Conn, and Rev
Oliver Crane OF Boston
Capt. w. K Tisdale Of the army is at the
Ebbitt.
D. E. Tawney of winona, Minn.. Is at the
Ebbitt - >-'s -"
Mr.. Robert Lowe Of this city is PLAYING In
Mr.. Sol Smith RusselPs campany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11
PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICs.
Ensign Straus Ordered to the Wash.
iEEtOn Navy Yard.

Ensign j.. Straus, who has been detacI-
ed from duty as ordnance officer of the
battle ship Indiana and ordered to the
Washington navy yard, is to be appointed
professor of mathematics in the navy
which will involve the resignation of his
commission as an officer of the line Mr.
Strads was attached to the expert corps
at the Washington navy yard when Capt
Sampson was N charge there, and was
afterward for couple of years on duty
in the ordnance bureau of the Navy De-
partment, being particularly charged with
the design Of turret mechanism and power
loading appliances. Last November he
was made ordnance officer Of the Indiana,
but IS now recalled to Washington to as
sumo charge of the draughtsmen's corps
at the gun factory. 1t is believed by Capt
son, the chief of ordnance, that by
assigning permanently an expert like Mr.
Straus to the superintendent of the
draughting division better results can be
attained in the prosecution of the import
ant work of that corps than by making
frequent changes in the Office of super
intendent as would follow the detail of
line officers for that duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11
Finances BADLY Needed,
THE TARIFF BILL.
1t Will BE Taken Up Tomorrow n.
Unfinished Business.

The Senate committee on finance today
agreed to the proposition of Senator Nor
Tlii that the tariff bill be taken up In the
Senate tomorrow and be made the unfinished
business. Senator Jones of Nevada was
present, and there was an effort by the re-
publican Senators to ascertain from him
whether if tie bill should be recommitted,
he would agree to its amendment 1t is un-
derstood that Mr.. Jones gave no indication
that he would consent to any material
change IN the bill, much less a separation of
the tariff and silver propositions, as sug-
sested by Senator Quay's original resolution
1t was this response which determined the
committee TO decide to take up the bill in
accordance with Chairman MorrilPs wish.
The democratic members of the commit
tee stated that they would not oppose TAX
ing up the BILL but while this is true. II ia
understood that they will want opportunity
to debate it at length
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11
BLOWN DOWN by THE WIND.
One OF the Oldest and Largest EIms
about the White House

During the high wind which prevailed
about 10 o'clock this me rning one of the
primeval elms in the grounds in front of
the Presidents house snapped at its roots
and fell to the ground with great crash.
1t was one of the stateliest of the group of
fine, large trees in the White House grounds
and is older than the mansion itself. 1t
stood guard near the west gateway. on
Pennsylvania avenue, and fell directly
across the driveway, closing that entrance
to the grounds completely until its trunk
and branches had been chopped up and car
ried away. Several persons were passing
at the time and narrowly escaped being
struck by the outstretching limbs of the old
tree Its great age was attested by the fact
that its roots were badly decayed Its de-
crepit condition made it an easy victim to
the stiff blasts that swept through the
grounds this morning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11

twenty feet high and extending from the
edge of the river up to Water street.
Strange as it may seem, this pile of wood
acted as barricade, like a fortress against
an invading foe. Not that the fire did not
make inroads upon it, but the firemen con-
centrated their efforts upon this great pile
as upon crucial point. They kept it thor
oughly drenched, and whenever tiny
blaze was seen to start in any part Of it
several tremendous streams were at once
turned on, and the flames at no time got
eny considerable headway. Just beyond
this, and separated from it only by a high
pile of coal, is the big frame building oc-
cupied by Johnson Brothers as an office
and sawmll. This would have furnished
excellent fuel to the fire, but not once was
it in flames.
Tremendous Force of the Wind.
The force of the wind was something
tremendous. 1t was impossible for any one
up town to realize how hard it was blow
ing down the river. The smoke and burn
Ing embers did not rise up at all, but were
carried along close to the ground, with
the result that Water street was clouded
SO densely that it was difficult to see ones
v ay, nor could one even tell what build
ings actually werc on fire until he came
within close range. Within few minutes
Of the time the first alarm was turned in
1t was evident that nothing could save the
big Ice house. and the firemen, for the most
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11
THE PUBLIC PRINTER.
He shows the Necessity of a New
Printing Office.

Public Printer Benedict appes red before
the House committee on public buildings
and grounds today to urge early action in
the direction of providing an adequate
printing office for the government.
He spoke of the imperative necessity for
another building. He explained the dis
advantages under which the force Is work
ing at present owing to a lack of room
and poor light.
Mr. Benedict referred to the expressed
fears as to the safety of the building, and
said the government is now paying SIS. 900
year for rented quarters.
When questioned as to a site he said he
would leave that for the committee to
handle. What he wanted was a printing
office, and wanted it as soon as possible.
The committee appeared impressed by
Mr. Benedict's presentation of the case
and listened attentively to his arguments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11
THE NEW SILVER PARTY
Arranging in Some States to Bring Out an
Electoral Ticket
HEADQUARTERS Established in This
City From Which the Campaign
Will BE Directed.

DR.. ]. ]. Mott, chairman OF the national
committee of the new silver party, or
American Silver OrganiZa tion," as it is
officially KNOWN is in the city, having ar
rived from his North Carolina home a
few days ago.
Chairman Mott will be permanently in
Washington until the close of the national
campaign and will direct the fight of the
independent silver forces from here. Tenn
pcrary offices have been procured In the
sun building, which is also the headquar-
ters of the Bimetallic Union. The two or
CARNATIONS can work to the same end.
j. NJ Devine, who was secretary of the
Bimetallic Union, is secretary of the exec
utive committee of the new party. He is
shrewd politician, and much is expected
of his work.
Arranging for an Electoral Ticket.
In answer to a question from Star re-
porter, Chairman .Iott said that since the
silver conference here a few weeks ago he
has been at his home in North Carolina
arranging his business affairs 20 come here
to take charge of the fight of the silver
people. W hiie he has done little so far 1t
mas been ascertained that the silver lead
ers have been active and that i'll some
states they are even now arranging to
bring out an electoral ticket, in anticipa-
tlon that the old parties will go back on
silver, ard that the new party will be
forced to become d reality.
The silver leaders say that the new party
with the single idea is taking enthusiastic
cally in every state and will reach for
midabie proportions within d few months
they eXultinsly declare that from New
York state they have received letters
pledgirg allegiance from men of promi-
nence and influence in the old parties To
mention, they say, the authors of these
letters would create big sensations. From
the west anl south, it is asserted, thou
sands OF encouraging letters have been re
ceiyed.
Finances Badly Needed.
Gen. A j. Warren, the head Of the silver
organization, is expected in the city today
or tomorrow. He is in charge Of the
financial end of tie party, and finances are
badly needed just this point
Secretary Devi1e is having 100000 copies
OF the resolutions adopted by the silver
conference printed. and will circulate them
everywhere. Between 5G0GDG and LOCO 900
copies will be printed within the next few
months and will be sent where it is thought
they VIII do the most good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11

included the north end OF the Long bridg.
and all the buildings east of the big struc
ture used as a storehouse by Willis Homo
Ice Company. The ice house is, or rather
was, big frame structure, with a boarc
lining filled with Sawdust, and filled to the
roof with big cakes of ice. Alongside this
building and facing on the river front were
several smaller buildings belonging to tho
ice company, used as blacksmith shop
workshop and stables.
Where the Fire Started.
The fire started in one of these, and. so
far as could be learned in the excitement
Of the morning, was first discovered by Mr.
Dietz, who, fortunately, was standing with
In few feet of the alarm box Without
stopping to investigate or make inquiries
re pulled the box, ,bl inging engines numbers
and and truck :. A few minutes after
ward further alarms were turned in, which
brought engines 3, 6, !, and and
tftick A.
The engines that were first on the spot
round that the fire was way beyond their
abilities, and 1t took the combined efforts Of
the better part of the entire department to
subdue the flames inside of two hours The
fire, which started in one of the smaller
buildings, probably the biacksmith's shop,
spread with Incredible ouickness to the ice
house adjoining. This tail building was
open to the full force Of the wind, and in a
very lew minutes was one mass of flames.
Gale Blowing.
River men say that not for many a day
has such gale been blowing as there was
this morning. 1t came almost straight
from the west not in gusts, but in a steady
blew, which forced the flames along paral-
lei with the earth with the force of a blow
pipe. Starting, as it did, at the west end
OF the leng line of wharves, ice houses and
wood end coal yards, which line the river
front, and with wind forcing it directly
down stream, there was little reason, appar-
entity why the fire should not take in every
thing down to the arsenal. 1t is doubtful if
the fire department ever did a better piece of
work than they did this morning, in con-
filllng the flames to a comparatively limit
ed area. This Will be better understood
when it Is stated that the fire was stopped
directly at Johnson's wood and coal ward.
at one side of which was an enormous pile
of Pine wood cut in four-foot lengths, fully
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11
THE STAR resorts to no
transparent tricks, SO common

lHE SlAR resorts to no
transparent tricks, SO common
nowadays, in the manipulation
of figures to deceive advertisers.
Its circulation is not made to
appear larger than it is by either
addition or multiplication. 1t
prints a single, regular edition,
each day, averaging consider
ably over $1,000 copies, and
these do not go to junk shops
or paper mills, either. They are
all disposed Of to newsstands,
newsboys, and bona. fde regular
permanent subscribers. Of the
latter class The Star has more
than three tinesaas many as any
!. other paper, ID Washington,
and ten times more readers.
These facts explaiH-tl1e value of
its advertising columns as med
: iums of desirable publicity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11
Present. LAWS Adeauate.

In response to a resolution of inquiry
the Secretary of the Treasury has sent to
the House communication from Gen
Dumont, supervising Inspector general OF
steam vessels. sayings that in his opinion
the present laws for the safety of pas
sengers at sea are entirely adequate and
are being strictly enforced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11
Naval Movements.

The Navy Department is informed of the
arrival of the cruiser Boston at Honolulu on
the 30th ultimo, en- route for the Chinese
station. The cruiser Columbia has arrived
at the New York navy yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11

National bank notes received today for
redemption, s557, ,406. Government receipts
From internal revenue, s213 $50; customs,
$251 ,34l; miscellaneous, s1O9OO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11
Instructions to Mr.. Eustis.

Accordingly. upon the request of Waller,
our ambassador at Paris will be instructed
tc arrange for furnishing security for the
costs of any suit before the French tribu-
nails which Waller may be advised the
facts Of his case warrant. MI Eustis has
already been instructed to supply him with
the means of transportation to the United
States should he desire to come here. 1t
may be added as part of the history Of
the case hat, the family of Waller being
left in destitute circumstances the depart
ment instructed its representatives TO pro-
vide for their present nee essities and to
furnish them the means of getting to the
United States. That relief was according
ly extended to them, the charges to which
this government has thus far been nut
amounting to $1,317.14.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11
To-Loan afMonitor.

The Secretary Of the Navy has directed
that the monitor Comahche be loaned TO
the state of California for the use of the
naval reserve of that state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11

tons from this department, could easily ar.
range to furnish SUCH security should
Waller desire to resort to the French
courts, there seemed to be nothing in Wal
ler's charges of ill-treatment while on his
way to France which ought to stand in
the way of an acceptance Of the offer of
the French government for his immediate
release
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11
Against Selling Liquor.

Mr.. Ray Of New York advocated an
amendment prohibiting absolutely the SELL
ing of liquors in pool or billiard rooms.
Mr.. Babcock suggested the advisabilIty of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11

Continued on Second PaRe.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-02-11

It you want today's
news today you can find
It only in The Star.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1896-01-08
Watb fisr Msatter.

gor tiber so Sabren f6on tpurbe
Mrs. Winslotp's Soothing Sprup
BON Milionen bon Whttern beim 3abs
aen Der &inber angemenbet. Wirf bu
i'm @6lafe bur9 ba8 @dreien eines
@inbes gef6rt, bas i'm 3abnen III unb
bor S6mer3en reint2 Wenn 10, laiie
fofort cine Glaf@e pon rMars. Winss
lotns Soothing sprup1 bolen. eeiu
Mertb lit nnbe3ablbar. Sc :Dirb BEN
tleinem 2eihenben iofort 2inberung pers
f6affen. 0erlaBt eu@ barauf, Matter,
es 1T tein 3meifel baruber. Sc beilt
Spfenterp nnb Siarrboe, regulirt ben
Magen unb bic Nieren, beieitigt Wtnbs
&olit, eruei6t ben @aumen, Derbins
bert gntatnbung unb ftdrtt bas gatae
Spftem. .Mtrs. Winsloms SOOTHING
Syrup fur aabnenbe &inber TT anges
nebm III @ef9mad unb bas &ecepi
1famutt pDn einem Der beiten ipeiblihen
Ner3te in ben Ser. staaten. Gs 1T bel
allen Druggifen In Der ganaen Welt su
baben. preis rs Gents per Glaf9e.
@auft ni9ts anbereS, alS Wers. Winss
Ions Soothing s5prnp.
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1896-01-08
Gs bleibt babei !!

gd1Dn tpieoer itieg ein ttsres Sabr
9eranS aus ner Nerienfung,
Sem ,,ue,ten 8mrie" itbeimt's fiirtpabr
Sett 3eit stt aener Sd,tpenfnns.
0Sir aber iinn bent 8nrie trem,
Sem alien, gebt'6 ans 9rinfen,
9enn tuer tets greift snnt 9une=star=
8rGn,
Sem tpirb tets Jrerbe tpinfen.
Aas 8ier Der 2one=S Star:Bramerei,
GS tit Der beftem eiaeS,
g4eld anbres 8ran ttan brius' berbei
8eIicr lit fid)er fetneS!
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1896-01-08

eucn'9 crop luor, ais WtollD ielber, in
einenl Puppeuloagen ipa5ieren fubren.
Gs per elm gang biibI6eS 8ilO, bas
liG) oa unter sen Steiten bes 9roBen,
ipeitbin lGattel1ben slbornbaumeS ben
9lugen be8 8eI9auer8 bot, benn Srduz
lein &lara, Die je6e 0eweslng 3l be-
re1nen perltanb, ercellirte 1neiltenS IN
anntutbigen gtellunser, u,tb 0elba,
bic eben etnen 8lif bur9 bas Senlter
gemorfen bate, 3o9 Die Stirn in frauie
Salten unb murmelte miBmlttbi9 por
ii9 bin:
n@ie biloet iid mabrbaftie Elm,
biibl9 5u lein," ein uuglaubli6 bo6s
miitbtser 3ug uuflos ibren Wunb, iie
itretfte nit BEN 8liden Srau bon
8rinfen, ste eben eine bunfelrotbe
0iole iebr iorsfdltig abi6attirte. .uS9
begreife Old nidt, Mama, pie Ou
biefe Berion 1n Old buloen fannit."
Sran BON 8rinfen sdblte erit In
Seelenrube Bic nd6iten areu5itt4e ah.
fiinf-ie6s-" bann iab Tie
frasenb auf: n8el6e Berion liebeS
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ni6t belonoers gut itanb.
rSb, biele8 Srdulein. bteie Brit
nette NIT ben lelbltsefdlltsen Manie<
rem, bic iebt eben auf Der 8anf unter
unieren Senitern 9tellungen Der Gn>
tnutb probirt, beiBt iie nidt alara?"
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8riufen iortirte iebr emiis tire @oll>
faoen. vDas lit Elm braudbares, Supers
ldliises Wfdbden, Ste ainber bdn9en
an ibr, aber i'd lpeib ipirflid nidt, Oh
lie biibid Ooer bdBli6 it, i'd iebe iie
la nur bel Ben Mabl3eiten.
SD ipiirSe mir ME elm biibl6eS
MdS9en in's Saus nebmetL bebarrte
8elba, bic ni9t lei9t eine einlnal ses
faBte Meinuns aufsab, pbiit 0n benn
ntdt eiferlii6tig?1
rGiferiii9tis-i9? aber, aino?"
8ei bieler rnslaubli6ert Goranss
fesuns, benn berartige unfru6tbare Sc:
fiiblsemotionen bate nod ME ein
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bic bunte Grbeit mirfli6 einen slugene
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uerta6ldiii9te Grbeit fam fpieber 81
Gbren. n8ernitnfti9e 6ranen itttb ME
eiferiii6tts, aino.
(Sprtfetuns foIst).
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Wou einem aamp,. perfplat.

QBte ptsIe eelbitmprbe slaubft Du wpbI, ltsbsr
sef.r, Fnb BON Renf@en besansen wOrben. psI@e
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gBr ptRen gum 8etipist, bab 9ppo& onbrte eine art
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eutiprtust bdufis aus berislbeu Auene unb fatrt
i&lieslt& sur Uern4tuus ber seiitsen unb Denfs
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I'D etnaufteuen unb tbre Spter BITS bur Gri4opfunS
ju petnisen beginner. estne ber drBtIt2sn Btiien'
i&aft betaunte GrSuet 1T su bteiem psrbelsenpeu
Sped tef5er seetsust als Scfetter'S MasenbtierS.
Hu ben &rpnii&en 2etpen, bic eS rerbdtet, 5dbieu
&rcntI&e getbauuussbei&paben, SHiafOfstett,
rbeumatiI@ez nnb Wterenletren, . rfcpfuna uno Yes
berlttben. Der Qppstit ptrp bnrd baS Btrttrs ses
j&drft, bas Slut beretdert, t0rpsrIi4e Rraft unc
GobIbebasen seitetsert.