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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
PROMPT ACTION NEEDED
Instructions to Minister Sewall and Admiral
Miller.
They Could Not BE Delayed Until the
Mail Stcamer-POasible TrOu-
bic i'm Hawaii.
ACTION NEEDED

Although the sending OF the Wheeling to
Hawaii will temporarily increase Gus naval
strength in that quarter, such Is not the
main purpose of her going. 1t seems that
the administration had some important
communications to make to Admiral Miller,
in command of the naval forces at Homo
lulu, and to Mr.. Sewall, the United States
minister there, which it was desired to
reach them without delay, and the Wheel
ing was the only vessel available for The
purpose. 1t was intended to send these in
structions by the Pacific mail steamer
which left San Francisco On the 21st, but
they were not completed in time. The next
mail steamer for Honolulu does not leave
San Francisco until October 2. The i'm
pcrtant character of the instructions did
rot justify such long delay in their trans
mission, and the Wheeling being reported
ready for sea, she was at once impressed
into service and started on her way to
Honolulu last night. The government will
gain about week time by the use of the
naval vessel.
1t is impossible to obtain official informa-
ten concerning the dispatches sent to the
American representatives in the Hawaiian
capital but 1t is generally understood that
they outline the course of action to be fol-
lowed in the event of any attempt on the
part of the. resident japanese or native
Hawaiians to overthrow the existing gov
event Of any internal outbreak or emer-
gency requiring positive action in the alb
sence of specific instructions from Wash
ington.
Although the Japanese warship Naniwa
is now absent from Hawaiian waters, her
movements are not known to the Washing
ton authorities, ard it is not improbable
that she may arrive there again within a
week or so. This theory is based on the
assumption that she may not have gCfie to
okohama, as has been supposed. Officials
look Tor no trouble on that score, however
but are more concerned over the possbili-
ties of riots among the japanese and ma
tives arraigned against Hawaiian annexa-
ton. which. unless speedily checked might
assume the proportions of an insurrection
against the republic. At any rate, it has
been deemed prudent to take every pre-
caution for the maintenance OF the status
quo on the Islands. pending the action by
the United States Senate on the annexation
treaty.
The Wheeling was originally booked to
go to Alaska to relieve the gunboat Con-
cord, which is under orders 10 proceed to
China. The change in her destination will
not delay the departure of the Concord for
the reason that it has been decided to send
the Marietta, sister ship to the Wheeling
to Alaska. to remain until the Wheeling
returls from Hawaii in the winter. In ad-
diticn to the dispatches referred to. the
Wheeling has or board about sixty officers
and men, who are to take the places of
short term men on the Hawaiian station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
KEEP NEGROES OUT
Radical Measures Adopted by Alton, Iii.
nois, School Board.
Colored People Refuse to Attend
. Separate scheoIs and VIII APP
peal-to the Courts.

ALTON. ILL.,, September 24.-The city au-
thorities have taken hand in the separate
school question. The chief of police was
instructed to take his entire night and day
force and keep the colored children and
! their parents out Of the white schools.
For a time it seemed that this policy
would precipitate serious trouble. Police
men were stationed at each of the schools,
and when the colored people came with
their children. the officers refused them ad-
mittance at the Washington School, which
is in portion OF the city where the col
ored people outnumber the whites.
The negroes congregated back of the
school house and held a consultation. They
decided to attempt to put the children into
the school in spite of the officers, and
marched over to the school yard. For a
time it seemed as If trouble could only be
averted by permitting the negroes to enter,
but the police held their ground, threaten
ing to arrest any one who should attempt
TO enter. The men and women then re-
mained at a distance and urged the chit
dren to go in. Some attempted it, but were
sent back by the police, and none were sue
cessful, save a few boys, who climbed in
at the windows while theaoficers guarded
the doors.
They were promptly disledged, and the
colored people again retired to the hill
back of the school house, where they re-
mained several hours. and then returne d
to their homes. At the Living ard Lincoln
schools the same scenes were repeated
A committee of three colored men, ac-
companied by their attorneys, then called
upon President Fink of the school board
and asked him If 1t was the intention of
the board to persist in the policy of ex-
Guiding the colored children from the
schools attended by the whites. Mr. Fink
assured them that such was the intention
another
strueted three of their number to go to
Springfield and meet General Palmer who
haa wired them that he would assist them
IN an effort to secure in the federal court
mandamus compelling the city authors
ties to permit the negroes to attend school
with the white children 7s' -
The negroes insist that the law is ON
their side. and fatty refuse to send their
children to the schools built for them. The
supreme Court decisions in similar cases at
G3lesburg, Quincy and Upper Alto:1 en-
courage them in the belief that, they Will
triumph in the courts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
"OLD-TIMERs- IN CONTROL.
eSshfaEfon County Democratic Con
vention Dominated by German.

Vention Dominated by German.
Specill Dispatch TO The Evening Star
HAGERSTOWN, September 24-The dem.
ocratic nominating county convention met
here yesterday and nominated the follow
ing ticket: For clerk of the court, George
b. Oswald; register of wills, Thomas T.
Htllard; house Of delegates Lewis ID. Syes-
ter, q. a. Belts, n. r. Funkhouser +. d.
Bell; county commissioners, L. T. Elliott
and d. NJ Neikirk; sheriff, NJ F. Seibert
surveyor, E. A. Brown.
The resolutions adopted made no refer
ence whatever to the Chicago platform and
Col. Buchanan Schley and Senator Cor
man, as mapped out for his lieutenants
To one familiar with Washington county
democratic politics. looking over the con-
vention, and noting its proceedings. it was
evident that the ''old-timers,' or ma
chine" men. had everything in hand, with
Col Buchanan Schley and Senator oGr-
man in the background.
The legislative portion of the ticket. with
probably the exception of Belts can be
counted on safely for German In former
years, Belts. who has large following
was great admirer of the senator, hut
has grown lukewarm of late. Giving him
a place on the ticket is looked upon as a
pcld stroke 10 bring him back into the fold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
WILL WED IN NOVEMBER.
Mrs. Langtry Confirms the Rumors
Of Her Intended Marriage.

Mrs. Lnngtry Confirms the Rumors
of Her Intended Marriage.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, September "a
The announcement that Mrs. Lilly Langtry
will marry Prince Esterhazy is confirmed.
Attorney Henry c. McPike of this city is
authority for the announcement.
Il have recently received" said Mr. Nc
Pike, from my client, Mrs. Langtry,
notice CT her intention to return to Cali
fornia by the end OF November. Prince
Esterhazy will accompany her, and i'm
mediately upon their arrival here they will
be married-in Lake county, L presume,
for her home is there.
Because they have preferred to be mar
ried in this state, it must not be argued
that either Mrs. Langtry or Prince Ester
hazy regards the formers divorce as lack
ing in legality in any other jurisdiction.
On the contrary, they are advised by their
solicitors in London that the decree granted
at Lakeport has freed her absolutely from
Edward Langtry, SO that she may marry
in any part of the world if she chooses to
do SO.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
TURQUOISE FROM NEW MEXICO.
Fine Collection OF Cut Stones JUS
Shipped to New York.

SANTA FE, N. NJ, September 24.-Frob-
ably the finest collection OF cut turquoise
ever sent in one shipment from American
mines left here today for New York by
Wells, Fargo express There were twenty
five stones. aggregat!ng in weight 80
karats, and in the collection were four
gems, which weigh, respectfully, 81, 3a. 30
and 81 karats. The latter. a pear-shaped
stone, Is valued al $3.50.
1t is said that this Is the largest display
OF American turquoise ever made The
stones are of a light sky blue, and much
harder than the ordinary turquoise. The
mines are in southern New Mexico, but
their exact location Is kept a profound
secret.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
RELEASE OF THE DE NIELs.
They Had Been Arrested in London
for Evadfng Hoard Bills.

LONDON, September 2l.-Mr. and Mrs.
Edgar Serge de Mel, also known as the
"Duke and Duchess of Rio Grande," were
discharged from custody at the CIerkenwell
court today, the charges being brought
against them of defrauding hotels and
boarding houses having been dismissed
upon their counsel offering to pay the bills,
and stating that money for that purpose
had been received from the United States.
Counsel also promised that the prisoners
would go to the continent Immediately if
released.
A majority of the judges consented to the
discharge of the prisoners, but the foreman
of the jury protested against their release
on the ground that it would defeat the ends
of justice.
The money for the payment of the bills
of the complaining boarding housekecpers
and hotel proprietors was paid into court.
Edgar Serge de Mel is said to be COM
mander in the Brazilian navy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
NEW ROADS FOR ARIZONA.
Notices Filed of Intention to Bull
5000 Miles Next Year.

Notices Filled of Intention to Build
5000 Miles Next Year.
PHOENIX, Ariz., September 24.-Within
the last two weeks notices OF intention to
construct 5000 miles of new railways have
been filed with the territorial secretary OF
Arizona There are thirty-one separate
filings, of almost as many separate lines
of new railways. The filings are made
under a law passed by the last legislature
to the effect that all new railway lines on
which active work should be commenced
within one year from the passage of the
act should be exempted from oil county,
municipal and territorial taxation Tor a
period of fifteen years. This was known
as the bill to exempt the taxation OF
railroads in Arizona. and its passage was
bitterly opposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
ARTILLERY FOR CANADA
Large Purchases Of Heavy Field Batteries
to Be Made Soon.
Also Defense Guns to BE Mounted fu
the Fortifications About
Montreal.

BIRMINGHAM. England. September IA
The organ Of Joseph Chamberlain. secre-
tary of state for the colonies, the Bir-
mingham Post, says the government OF
Canada, early in 1898. will make large
purchases OF heavy field batteries and a
number of deferse guns. the latter being
for new scheme for the defense of Mon
treal and the river below that city.
Special instructions to this effect, the
Post adds, were issued Immediately after
the return to Canada of Sir Wilfred Lau-
rier, the PREMIER
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
INGENIOUS CHINESE SCHEME.
Make Use of Exclusion Act to 4
Free Passes Home.

Make Use of Exclusion Act to Get
Free PASSES Home.
SAN DIEGO, CAL, September 24.-Six
Chinese were captured before daylight at
Dulzura, thirty-ive mGes east of this city
on the Mexican border. They were in the
act of entering American territory. Sher-
III Jennings is authority for the statement
that the Chinese are taking advantage of
the deportation law to secure for theri-
selves free trip home to China whenever
they wish to go.
This state of affairs, 1t was learned, pre-
walls as far east as Ell PasO. The sheriff
there. who was in San Diego recently, told
Sheriff Jennings that the great number of
Chinese recently captured had led to eyi-
dence that they deliberately caused their
own capture for the purpose OF going back
to China free.of charge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
Result. MT Che.. Tournamcpt.

BERLIN, September 24.-In the interna-
tional chess tournament. both games left
unfinished yesterday evening were con-
-cluded today. Burn beat Zinkl and Metger
and Charousek drew. Up to 1 o'clock this
afternoon the following results were re-
corded In the eleventh round: Blackburne
beat Marco, Engiisch and Schlechter drew
and Bardcleben (retiredo lost to Cohn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24

DETROIT, Mich, September A.-wl-
liam s. Hopkins. owner of the famous Oak
land mineral springs and hotel, at ST. Clair,
Mich, died this morning at the st. Clair
Hotel, in this city, as d result of injuries
received in falling from a street car last
night. His skull was fractured and he
did not regain consciousness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
FATAL GASOLINE EXPLOSION.
Hot Tnmale Kitchen in Chicago Meet.
WITH Seriaua Accident

CHICAGO. September 24.-One man was
fatally burned and six other persons in
jured last night by the explosion of gaso-
line stove at 1S1 West Adams street.
The injured are: Charles Emerson, who
will die. John Lewis, J. T. Sheldon, Eva
Evans, Albert Beach, Arthur Emerson and
Henry Martin.
q. The basement was occupied by Beach and
Charles Emerson as tamale kitchen.
While Emerson was filing the tank of the
stove 1t exploded. enveloping him in flames
and hurlinS him through the door into an
areaway. Lewis was blown 80 feet and
the others thrown against the walls and
floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
CAPT. wIMBERLY's PROSPECTS.
His Appointment Rs Collector at New,
Orleans Regarded nv Probable.

1t is said that Capt. A. T. Wimberly re-
publican national committeeman from
Louisiana, has received assurances that he
will be appointed collector of the port OF
New Orleans soon after the return of Presi.
dent Mckinley.
Capt. Wimberly has received a telegram
announcing that his wife. who was at
tackled with yellow fever, is out of danger
Capt Wimberly was on the point of leay-
ing for Now Orleans at the first intimation
of his wife's illness. but kilograms from
there advised him not to- do SO, as his wife's
condition was not serious. and the danger
to him would be great.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
NOTED IRISH JURIsT DEAD.
Rt. Hon. Robert Richard Warren of
the High Court of Lus.ice.

DUBLIN, September 2i.-The Right fon.
Richard Warren, president of the probate
and matrimonial division of the high court
of justice, Ireland, is dead. He was born
in 1Sld, was educated at Trinity College,
Dublin, has been solicitor general for Ire
land and attorney general and Was a
member of the general synod and repre-
sentative body of the Church OF Ireland
The deceased was also the author of The
Church of Ireland and Kingdom of Christ -
Laws of the Church OF ireland" and "Di-
vorce and Remarriage."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
Indiann Coal Minera GO to Work.

Indiana Coal Miners Go to Work.
CINCINNATI, Ohio. September "A
Washington. Ind, special to the Times
Star says:
The Montgomery coal miners went to
work in a body today. The price paid for
mining will be the same as before, but
the miners will be charged less for their
powder and oil.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
TO FIX THE RESPONSIBILITY

Steamboat Inspectors Will Investi-
gate the Recent Collision in the River
Steamboat Inspectors Cooper and White
OF this district will begin a hearing next
Tuesday at 10 O'Clock, In Georgetown, as
to the recent collision between the ferry
boat Columbia and the steamer Newport
News. in which the former was badly dam
aged The captains of the vessels have
been ordered to summon their witnesses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
SEEKING FOR A HOME.
Representatives of the social Dcmoc.
racy to Visit Olympia, Wash.


racy to Visit Olympia, Wash.
CHICAGO. September 2i.-Cyrus Field
Willard of Boston and Wilfred F.. Bosiand
Of Bay City, Mich. members of the social
democracy committee to pick site for the
proposed cooperative commonwealth left
for Nashville last night to confer with Col.
r. j. Hinton, the other member of the COM
:nittee.
From Nashville the committee will pro-
ceed to Olympia. Wash, where they will
confer with prominent state officials OF
Washington regarding what help will be
extended to the coonizers if they decide
10 make the first large venture in that
state.
1t Is asserted that the leading officials
ana The farming element of the state are
strohsiy IL favor OF the movement. The
committee has been notified that already
Siooo has been appropriated by the state
Tor lrrigatiIg purposes, and promises have
been made that active support will be
given.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
DISTINGUISHED GALLANTRy
Medals of Honor for Deeds .,
Battle

A medal of hoEor has been presented TO
Lieutenant Colonel John W. Steele of Iowa.
formerly major and A. d. c. to the COM
manding general. 4th Army Corps, for
most distinguished galiantry at the battle
near Spring Hill, Tenn, November 20. 1854
A medal OF honor has also been presented
10 capt Milton Russell. Des Moines, Iowa.
formerly captain 5tst Indiana Volunteers.
for most distinguished gallantry at the bat
tie OF stone river. December -, 1864
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
Emma Booth-TucIxer I'm De.v.s

DENVER. Colo. Sept. 24.-Consu Emma
Booth-Tucker of the Salvation Army has
arrived in Denver, accompanied by officials
OF the Santa Fe Railroad Company and the
land company who are interested In hav-
ing the proposed colony located in the Ar
kansas valley. Commander Booth-Tucker
arrived from the west and addressed \
large meeting relative to the Salvation
Army colonization protect
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
SAW wRECKAGE AFLOAT.
The Steamship Andes Encountered
Severe Gales on Her Trip North.

NEW YORK. September 2I-The steam
ship Andes of the Atlas Line, which ar
rived here today from Port Limon and
Hayu, encountered very severe weather
and heavy seas. Mate Hayden said that
off Cape Hatteras the waves were seventy
1--WE feet hign and seemed to come from all
directions When they broke together near
the ship the decks We're covered with spray
At times the deck of the Andes was almost
perpendicular These heavy seas continued
until Barnegat was reached
About thirty miles south of Barnegat
there was observed in the sea the deck
mouse, apparently of schooner five or
SIX barrels Of vegetables ana much plank
ing Ihere were some chairs and bits of
upholstery, too, in the wreckage They
may have been washed off the deck of a
schooner, or, again, a ship may have gone
under
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
HAsKELLsHAs ACCEPTED.

New District sseaH6r VIII Report
,.>,.a Soon for tEuty.
Special Dispatch to The Evensny Star.
CLEVELAND, Ohio. September. A.-Col.
w. G. Haskell announced yesterday that he
lad decided to accept the appointment of
seater of weights and measures for the
District Of Columbia Il don't know when
shall report for duty he said. "but it
will be comparatively seon.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
FLoArErs REMAINS IDENTIFIED.
Robert Do~nias'Y body Found in San
- Fra ncfsco BAY.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. September "a
The body Of an unknown man, which was
recovered from the bay September II, and
buried in the potter's field as ''unidenti-
fled" is now supposed to be that of Robert
Downing. an English mining man, of good
family and considerable means. He had
resided at 1880 Bush street, but mysterious
ly disappeared on September 10. His de-
scriptfop comedies with that of the dead
man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24

SAN FRANCISCO Cn., September pa
Rev. Chas. o. Brown has at last been
brought to terms by the bay conference
In a letter to Rev.-J. A. Crusean, dated
Chicago. September IT, and just received.
he consents to a mutual council to be hello
at Chicago on October 26. at which this
question will be arbitrated: Was the bay
srnference justified in suspending Rev. c.
.. Brown, DID,. without trial and after the
andiHg of the coundilY'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
LILIUoKALANI COMING BACK.
Ex-Queen Seems to Have Given Up
Going to Hawaii.

SAN FRANCISCO September 24.-Ex-
Queen Liliuokalani, who arrived here over
a fortnight ago and who has been STAYING
quietly at the California Hotel will leave
here Sunday evening over the Central Over
land for Cf/cago. whence she will immed-
lately resume her journey to Washington,
d. G.
Hawaii's ex-queen is going east to be
ready to resume her fight against annexa-
tion as soon as Congress shall again con-
vene.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
New Virginia Po.tmas,er..

W. r. Wright las been appointed a
fourth-clsss postmaster at Independence,
Grayson county: A. b. Thacker, at Locust
Greek: A p. Ftnter. at Lyndhurst, and r.
Ii. Palmer, at Daysyllle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
III YOU want to huy sell

II you want to buy. sell
or exchange anything, it
Will pay you to announce
the fact in the advertising
columns of The Star. They
are closely studied by more
than three times as many
people as read any other
paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
Earth-sIip Kills Forty Persons.

LONDON, September PA private dis
patch from Rome says that about forty
persons were killed and many others in
jured 10y an earth-slip at the sulphur
mines near Girgenti
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
Explains to His w
ALL AWAKE IN BALTIMORE.
Awaiting the Base HALL Game VIII
Unsurpassed Interest.

BALTIMORE. Nd, September 24.-rhe
Roston and Baltimore base ball teams be-
gin this afternoon a series OF three games,
v hich in point of interest have never been
excelled. and possibly ever equaled in the
history of the national sport. Hosts have
stood in line waiting for a chance TO pur-
chase tickets for today's contest, and
crowds have come from Washington, PHIL
aceiphia and Boston to watch the strus-
gle. The weather Is perfect, a typical au-
tumn day. with bright Skies balsny atmos-
phere and firm green turf for the play
ers. The game begins at $50 O'Clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24

Wagon Works Destroyed by Fire.
OLEAN. n. Y. September 24.-The Conk-
ling wagon works have been destroyed By
DIRE. Loss $4,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
Geo. c. Mnynaids House Burned.
Special BApatch to Thd Evening star. ~

~ Il s1Peh 70 AHt NJ cxHf.
ROCKVILLE, Nd. September 24-The
fine residence OF MI. George C. Maynard,
situated about one mile east OF Rockville,
was DESTROYED by fire about 9 o'clock tins
morning. The fire originated In the serv-
ants room. and before help arrived the en-
tire building was in flames. A small por-
ton OF the contents were saved in a DAM
aged condition. There was an insurance
81 as600 on the house and furniture.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
Government Receipts.

Government receipts-From internal reye-
nue.. sasooSs; customs, $2d6.S13; miseel-
laneous, $0.S6&
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24
FEVER WORSE THAN THE GREEKS.
Turkish Army I'm Thessaly Being Dec
fEiatcd by Typhoid.

CONSTANTINOPLE, September 2l-Ty-
phoid fever is ravaging the Turkish troops
In Thessaly. Six thousand men have al
ready been invaded home and four thou
sand others are awaiting transportation
back to Turkey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-24

Steamship Arrival.
At ueenstown-Campania. New Yorl
for LIVERPOOL