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Evening star., 1897-06-01
STRIKE AT PITTSBURG.
LabOrers at Jones & Laughlin's Mills
Quit Because of a Reduction


The strike will probably cause a shut
down of the entire plant. This morning
the strikers gathered about the gates of
the mill and gave three cheers. This was
evidently signal. for instantly all the men
a. work, except the tonnage or amalgamat-
ed men, threw down their tools and walk
ed out Of the mill. At noon 500 men were
on a strike. The night turnmen say they
will not GO on duty unless the matter is
adjusted, and this will cause a general
suspension, as the tonnage men cannot
work without the laborers.
PITTSBURG, Pa, June IA 10 per cent
cut in wages, affecting all men not under
the amalgamated scale, was ordered at
jones & McLaughlin's American iron
works today. AS a result the open hearth
workers ana some other employees. In all
about 100, refused to go to work last night.
The firm employs nearly 5000 men.
If you want ANYTHING try an ad. in The
Evening star., 1897-06-01
shoe MERCHANT Asslgn..

Frank T. Scott, engaged In the shoe busi-
ness at 4S3 7th street, today made an as
alignment for the benefit OF his creditors
to Richard r. Evans. The assets are
placed at =. 4B1 S. including S2,500 In stock
and $s60 In fixtures. tools, etc. the liabili-
ties being plsced at s51l6.24.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
Oreeon's Crew Desertinw.

PORT TOWNSEND. WASH. June L.
After three days here. the United States
battle ship Oregon left for the target Geld.
down the Straits Of Fucha There have
been forty desertions from the Oregon
since her arrival on Puget Sound, two
months ago.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices Of the
New York stock market today, as reported
by Corson & Mccartney, members New
York stock exchange. Correspondents.
Messrs. Moore & Schley. No. so Broadway.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
Clerical Changes at the Capitol.

Clerical Changes at the Capitol.
The following changes have been made
in the clerical force of the House of Rep
resentatiyes: c. c. Marsh. Illinois. ap-
pointed assistant enrolling clerk; Thomas
Parran. Maryland. appointed index clerk.
j. G. BunnelI, appointed clerk in the en-
rolling room. -
Evening star., 1897-06-01
Government Receipts.

Government receipts today: From Gus
toms. s36.755; internal revenue. $5s9, ,42S;
miscellaneous. $29,S22 National bank
notes received for redemption, $23S, ,659.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
NEW uStrse;p q; STATES TREASURER.
Ellis Hs,nl Roberts VIII Succeed Mr..
Morgan.

Morgan.
A change wiz take place In few days in
the 5ofiiceoDf treasurer OF the United States
The four years term OF the incumbent. Mr.,
Daniel Nf'Mofgan. expired today.
It has been settled that Mr.. Ellis II. Rob.
erts OF New York, ex-assistant treasure,
at 1New.sRorigt shall succeed Mr.. Morgan.
and 1t is expected that his nomination viii
be sent to the Senate during the present
week. His appointment was made out to-
day and lacks only the Presidents sigma
ture to become an accomplished fact.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
Government Bonds.
Quotations reported by Corson & Macart-
neY. bankers.
Grain and Cotton Market..

Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co. bankers
and brokers, 1927 ST.. members New York
stock exchange. correspondents Messrs-
Ladenburg, Thalmann & Co.. New York.
Evening star., 1897-06-01
MONEY FOR THE G. p. o.

The Emergency Resolution Passed by
the House.
The House this afternoon passed the
emergency resolution appropriating $225 600
for the government printing office.
Evening star., 1897-06-01

It matters little what q b that you want
whether Q situation or . servants
want" ad- In The Star Win reach .kha
psEsoa who en- ~ your neel
Evening star., 1897-06-01
Thirty-Ffve Men Laid on.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.

PARKERSBURG. W. Va. June The
Chesapeake and Ohio railroad has laid
thirty-five men or here owing to duh
trade
Evening star., 1897-06-01

If you want anything. try an ad in The
Star. If anybody has what you wish, you
will get an answer.
Evening star., 1897-06-01

|. IL you want anything, try an ad. In The
Star. II anybody has y hat you wish. vol:
will get an answer. S.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
A CLASH rs POSSIBLE.
TENNESSEE MAY GO AGAINST A
FEDERAL COURT.
Governor Has Called the Legislature
Together TO Consider the Taxa
ton Of Corporations.

Nashville. Tenn. December 29.-Tonight
Governor Taylor issued an order for the
of the legislature January 10.
Important matters enumerated relate to the
assessment and the legislation of railways,
telegraph and telephone lines, and results
from the recent decision of United States
Judge Clark in granting these corporations
an injunction restraining the States beard
of equalzers from putting in force the as
sessments for the taxation made by the
railway companies The legislature has
referred to 1t in the proclamation issued
by the governor the question of assessing
for taxation these corporations, for rea-
sessing them, for back assessing them, for
levyng privilege taxes upon them
and for enaeting such laws pros
pective or retrospective as may be needed
to prevent the taxpayers from enjoining,
hindering or delaying assessments or pay
ment and collection of taxes levied and
certified.
A United States senator will also he elect
ed. Senator Turney and Congressman Me-
Milln are candidates. Indications now
point TO extreme legislation against rail-
road telegraph and telephone cOmpan .es
with a possible clash with the Federal
court.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
WANTS rIoTUnNsaIn soLDinus.
General Miles Envors Changing tue
untforM Of the Army.

General Miles Envors Changing tue
untforM Of the Army.
Washington. December IS --tienersi ,lps
Is said TO favor change in the untforming
OF the army, which would convert that
body. according 10 reports, into ono OF tho
''pfettiost" dressed In the world. His trtp
abroad has filled him with European IDEAS
aud he is anxious 10 have those foreign
models constantly before him.
His plan ~ TO uniform the cavalry In
the uniform OF the Euraptan huksar, OF
I, light blue tunic. braided across the breast.
aud set off by gorgeous riding trousers
| and h,issar boots. He would equip the ar
| ,illcry and infantry in the snowy continent
| ial uniform Well Informed officials OF
| the war department scout the idea that
| such radical changes would over be ADOPT !,
| cd. 20 say nothing OF the expense which
| such changes would involve. but the prop
ositIon Ia said 10 be under confederation
| by the war department now.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
CATTLE EXPECTATION
Recent Order Of the Government Is
Only Routine Matters
CAN GO OUT THROUGH TEXAS PORTS
To the Ports Of Cuba and South
America.
THE FINANCES OF THE NATION
Arc Expected tn show FlntterlnE
Increase for the Month M Cona-
pared with November.

Washington. December 20 -tSrecisli.--s
The Texas cattlcmcn are unnecessarily sgi.
tated over the recent bnllotin issued by the
bureau Of animal industry governing the
expectation Of cattle TO Eurcpean ports.
The secretary of agriculture said to Tho
Pest correspondent today that the hullc-
tin was practically the same as tho ono
which had been issued every year for tho
past ten years concerning the shipment Of
oattlemon are laboring under misap-
prehension Ms 10 the SCOPE of the order.
There is nothing in the law to prohibit tho
shipment OF cattle from Texas ports to
Cuba. Mexico or the Central and South
American States. The order applies to
Europenn ports only.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
no AVERT DISASTER.
Emperor of Chinn viii Undergo Self
Ahusemeut.

Washington. December 90 The state
department has Just received copy.
through United States Minister DENLY. OF
the recent curious decree issued by the
emperor OF China to fend of the wrath OF
providence, ss Indicated in the eclipse pre-
dieted for New Years day, The document
is pronounced by experts to be masterful
exhibition OF typical Chinese craftsmanship
in view OF the existing critical condition OF
affairs. The decree reads MS follows:
According 20 the Chun Chou tspring and
autumn annalsl IT has been stated that an
eclipse of the sun On the FIRST day OF the
year betolSens an impending calamity, hence
the sovereign OF every dynasty which has
preceded US has always made II point
whenever an eclipse OF the sun Is prog
nosticated, to undergo self abasemcnt aud
humble himself before heaven Ia order 10
avert the wrath from above. In the case
OF our own imperial dynasty for instance,
during the reigDs of thar majesties hang
Hsi and Chen Tung i662-lS9i there was
observed two eclipscs of the sun which
fell on New Years day. and now, accord
| ing to the board OF astronomy, the first day
of the twenty fourth year Of our reign
| t22d January iS9S) there will yet be an
other eclipse of the sun. We arc filled with
! forebodings of this news and hasten 10
seek within ourselves for signs which may
| have thus brought the wrath or heaven
upon the land We further command that
the ceremonies OF congratulation usually
| held on Nav Years day in the Tai Hu
throne room be curtailed and only ordinary
obeIsances be made tho place being
changed to Chen Using throne hall in
stead OF the Tai Hu throne hall. The BAN
quot usually given 10 the imperial clans
men on New Years day must also be
stopped and when the eclipse occurs let
all members OF the court wear sober gar
ments and assemble In tho inner palace
before the altar set up TO heaven 10 pray
for forhearance and mercy to the country %,
large This is. SO far as shall concern
ourself. 10 show our desire 10 propitiRte
high heaven. but the empress dowager shall
have full honors bestowed uron her on New
Years day. Let all the Yamens concerned
take note
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30

New York. December 2s.-Regarding a
report that Ex-Governor Sheppard OF Wash
ington, who for the last eighteen years has
leon living at Batopitas. Mexico. where ne
las large mining interests. has been strick-
en- with apoplexy and was lying at the iat-
ter place in a critical condition, the io.-
lowing message was received la's eoi I,9nI.
,rc,r President Enrique Cseat Of the Bank
of Vim no. Chihuahua. Mexico. the nearest
J'oint 10 Batopitas, to !. Fl, Stevens sec
reIary of the Batonitas Mining company'
ae hitch Mr.. Sheppard is the general man.
-, II. stevens, Washington;
"Cbihuahua. Mexico. December ~
ernor Sheppard enjoying the pest OF soou
he alth.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
AMERICA MAY BE INVOLVED
A Growing Commerce with Asia
Must BE Protected.
SITUATION PULLING The DIPLOMATS
They Arc mt Sen When Figuring ON
the Interior Objects of the
Nations of Europe.

Dallas, Texas, December 90. Colonel
Richard b. Hubbard OF Tyler Ex-Governor
Of Texas aud former United States minister
10 Japan during Cleveland's first admin
istraton, is in Dallas tonight. Governor
Hubbard spent five years in the Orient
and has been close student Of everything
that transpired in Japan, Korea and China
since his return to the United States. He Is
paying particular attention to the crisis
now pending in China and with United
States Senator Morgan of Alabama be-
lieves that the United States will soon
be forced to intervene and stop the ag-
gressions of European nations in Chinese
territory IL American commerce in that
part Of the globe is to be maintained. He
said. "The greed of the Russian bear and
the ambition Of Germany now being mani
tested in an effort TO dismcmber the Chin
csc empire seriously threatens the peace
Of the world. | do not believe those Euro
pean countries that are now seeking TO
gain substantial footholds In the Orient
| care one rap for the requirement of such
! territory as will come into their posses
sion should their efforts succeed but are
intent upon securing those vast denSsits OF
| gold that lie In almost every mountain Of
Korea, Japan and China, The other great
nations OF the earth will not stand idly
by and watch this done. England can not
afford to let rivals like Russia and Ger
many outstrip her In such fashion. The
United States can not afford 10 have her
great and fast growing commerce with the
countries of Asia throtted. All appear
ances are very ominous, The war cloud:
seem to be heavy and drawing near. may
be mistaken but ] do not see how strife
can be avoided The United States may
not necessarily be involved, for circum
stances may greatly modify present condf
tons. but war over the Orient VIII com.
and in my opinion is close at hand"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
NASHINts'i'UH.

Recent cutie expectation order VIII
mot prevent shipments TO Cuba via
Texas ports.
General Miles wants the army rouni-
formed with pretty" clothes; he ts be-
ing laughed at.
Congress Is lsSc!y to do very little
toward modifying civil service.
Commissioners Evans has stirred up
some OF the pension attorneys by
iikcning them to buzzar>ls.
Reciprocity with Canada depends
alpon mutual concessions,
Treasury statement will show an ex-
cess OF receipts, over expenditures for
December.
Canada through England, VIII re-
new reciprocity negotiations.
President Mckinley signs the sealing
get.
Diplomats absorbed in the situation
an tho far East.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
GOVERNMENT FINANCES.
Receipts Are Expected to show q
TlatterinE Increase.


FIattcrinE Increase.
Washington. December 29.~-Thc forth
coming monthly statement OF the govern
ment receipts and expenditures Will show
u material increase In tho receipts from
both customs aud internal revenues. TO-
days income from the customs alone was
s7ssi05, the highest figures reported since
the new tarim law went into effect. Sew
oral times during the last few weeks the
customs revenues have exceeded 100000
and according to the expectations OF tho
treasury officials these figures viii be fully
maintained for an Indefinite period, The
receipts from customs this month viii prob
ably exceed November by $1,000, 900 or So
600 600, which will leave a surplus for tho
month. Independent OF the receipts aud
payments on account Of the Pacific railway
transfer, the total receipts will have ex-
oaedod the expenditures by approximately
81, $50 900
The returns from internal revenue
sources show gratifying Increase and II
is not unlikely that the December state-
uient will show an excess over November
of 81 600 900. Altogether the situation 70
far as revenues are concerned Is very graft
flying to the treasury officials who con
ildcntly predict that with the exception Of
January, when heavy Interest payments
are due, there will be a surplus for each
| remaining month Of the present fiscal year,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
\ DIG SLIP.
Railroads VIII He Compelled 10 Pay
Increased Taxes.

Chattanooga, Tenn, December 90. 1t
seeing that the railroads made big slip
in their petition to have the State assess
ment of their property. which increased
the taxes to about half a million dollars.
set aside. Federal Judge Clark restrained
the State from collecting taxes on the new
assessment, but his decision does not cover
what is known as the localized property ass
sessment of the roads. but only trackase
and other property of like nature Wher
the new assessment was made the commits
sion also assessed all local properties. such
rs depots. shops, real estate. etc The rail-
road tiled exceptions 10 assessments on
trackage, but filed no exception 10 local
lied property. The attorney general hoias
that the increased tax on local property
can be collected. Taking the State through
out, this holding. II sustained. means
less OF ihousan of dollars to the railroads
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30

Austin Commercial club is out after
a cotton mill.
An effort b. being made 20 save l1u-
gene Burt's meek on the plea that he
h busanc.
South Tcxas Medical association
again discussed yellow foyer
Sons OF Veterans al Dal.as gave a
Confederate ball for aid TO INDECENT
Veterans oil the South.
TWO nrw casscs CT smallpox have APP
pcaied spt san Diego. there have been
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
CHIN

While the United States is not nj
present directly Interested, affairs may
40 shape themselves that this country
will be forced into an aggressive at
ltftudc.
Former Minister 10 Japan Hubbard
believes war IN the Orient over the
division of China Is imminent.
Emperor of China, win undergo self
abasement In order 10 fend off cafam-
ity foretold By an eclipse on Chinese
New Year.
Reported that the French flag has
NEW been lioisted over the Chinese
islaind OF Hal Nan, In accordance wiki
a previous agreement.
Bismarck wants credit for the Chi
nese seizure.
a clash between the powers over the
partition of China liz expected on the
other elde OF the Pacific.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30

spanlarcs object to the American nag
being hoatcd In their parts.
The pope expresses his sympathy an
being with Spain and arraiens the
Carl.stt.
American flag can not be foated by
ships lying In Barcelona harbor.
General Palma considers that the of
fer OF charity ON behalf OF tho United
states 10 Cuba Justliies intervention.
Pando was really badly worstcd by
the insurgents at Caidc river.
President McKinley's message asking
Gomez to name terms of peace Ii said
to have been delivered.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
TROUBLE BHEWiNG.
Miners VIII Probably Instst up""
Abortion of New scnte.

Adoption OF New scH's'
Denver. Colo, December 29-Trouoie ~
brewing in the north coal heias. Inc op-
orators have received notice from the min
ers that unless their wages are increased
before January they win close down every
coal mine In Lafayette, Louisville, MAI
shall. Erie and smaller CAMPS. The OPP
orators say that the schedule demanded is
an advance CT from 10 TO 40 per cent. The
crescent scale runs from 40 to 80 cents per
ION for mining after machine and 70 TO %
cents per ton for pick work. According 70
demanded would be So 10 GO cents after
machine and CO cents TO 81 for pick work.
The operators say that the present wages,
together with the other exp nses OF pro-
ductIon. leave them very small margin
and they declare that II the miners INSIST
or a higher scale the operators viii be
forced 10 close down tile mines
There arc II 900 men In the territory VINO
would be thrown out Of work Ia the event
OF . strike.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
-~s-fiH fssl77'if'' -
DOMESTIC.

Miners in the chattanoogh district
ACCEPT a. 10 per cent reduction and Will
resume work. The Dayton district.
however, is stMl undecided.
California courts WIN hereafter not
entertain pleas OF Insanity In murder
cases.
Probability of a strike In the North
coal fields In the Denver district.
Dawson city, .n tine Eaondiko coun-
try. has two narrow escapes from bc-
ing destroyed by FIRE.
President Gompers OF the American
Federation of Labor replies TO secre-
tary Cages query as TO the evils OF
an adherence 10 the gold standard.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
POLITICAL.

Kurtz says that HSnna Is beaten be-
yord the shadow OF a doubt.
Governor Atltliwnn OF Georgia has
taken the first steps toward II system
of State banks
Tennessee populisis are assembling at
Chattanooga for a meeting today.
The clans are assembling at Column
bias Ohio, and the night for senator
Is on
Tennessee legislature has heeu called
tn extraordinary session, TO assemble
january Is. A ciassh between tho State
and the Federal courts Is a possibility.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
SPORT.

Dan Smart expects to bring Fitzsln-
mons and corhctt together again. and
perhaps a good man to ilght the vim
ner,
Brady has issued a formal challenge
70 r'itzsimmons. couched IN the, usual
terms.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
AsCLAsH rs EXPECTED.
Powers Will Fight over the Division
of CHM, II Is UclicNed,

Victoria, December 29.'-The officers and
passengers of the steamship Victoria,
which is Just in from the Orient, say that
all is excitement on the other side of the
Pacific. The people in all walks OF life
expect that there win be clash between
the great powers over the seizure of diff
ferent parts OF China The British flag
shin Coniua ct Hong Kong has been or
dered TO bring workmen there without de-
lay. Japanese are anxious for England 10
make some move. but advise japan 10 lake
a prudent attitude and watch the prosress
OF events
The German admiral, in his proclamation
10 the residents OF the district seized ~
Germany. advises them to continue tpeii
neaceful ayocations ana warns them that
any breaches OF the law viii be punished.
Nine Of the Chinese bandits who iook
part In the murder OF Chinese priest az
Yen Chau Flu. which Germany gave as mo
Gauge of the seizure OF kaio Chau Day
baye been apprehended and executed.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
COMMERCIAL.

All the spot cotton markets are I'm.
changed. while there is slight ad-
vance in futures
Sugar the only stock which showed
aggressive strength.
Wheat slumps all along the sins.
Oats, however. were strong.
Board OF trade commissioners decide
against Letter IA regard to the deiiy-
cry OF wheat by seayerns-
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
RAILROADS.

The Bay Shore creditors will organ
ize and bid the road BIN at public sale.
Superintendent Games of the RAIL
way mail service was here yesterday
Tho International and Great North
enn wI1 begin work on their improves
men,s In Houston soon.
The Sunset Central Liverpool cotton
rate for today Is sl.os from Texas COM
mon points.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
secured an Injunction.

wharton Texas, December ga. b.
Franks & Co. OF San Antonio tooay pio-
cured a temporary writ of Injunction re-
straining ]. G. Barbee, trustee from ais-
EASING ~ the Adam stock OF goods. re-
Gently transferred: also made appilc,lipn
for . receivership. The motion VIII DC
heard January at Angleton ne'ore 'u'se
Reese.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30

hope is that England Will render iinan-
cial help or otherwise war is the only al
tentative.
Sir Claude Macdonald, the British am
bassador. has asked few days delay in
order TO refer the matter to the home GOV
rrpfnpni
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
Probabilities.

lryton, December 2a.-For Eastern
Ut southerly winds.
EliS s, Indian Territory. Arkansas
khs so.as and Nebraska-Fair; cool
taeriy winds.
and Colora1o-Fair: westerly
ar, southwesterly winds.
IN. s's Sm.,,wers probably clearing
r. southwesterly winds.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
FOREIGN

The plague has broken out afresh In
the Bombay district of INDIA.
Nicaragua Is said TO be trying 20
force Costa Rica 10 declare war
Deryishcs were defeated BY Egypt
nan forces A osobp.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-12-30
CIylL SERVICE FIGHT.
Very Little Is Ilkciy 10 Bc Accom-
plished by Congress.

Washington. december sh--.white the
fight for and againGt civil scrvlco Will BE-
taken M by the house Of representatives
after the reassemblins of congress, y ~
generally believed that the opposing forces
are no divided that nothing viii be effected
and tho law viii remain nDaltered y 10
expected that the majority roport OF 100
civil service committee WIZ favor no'
firatIon of the law. while the minority ~
port will dcmand totsf reueal. The deins,-
Gratis. as a rule viii vote for total repeal.
and not for modification, whilo the rcpup,..
licans viii favor modification, and WIZ
i.ot vote for total repeal. IL Is expected
however. that some modification OF the ap-
pllcation OF the law wiz pc Hanc ns .ns
sdministration. according TO private an-
nn,innamnnth that have been made.