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SHORT RiTIONS At DAWSON.
supplies for Only About Onc-Third
the I'eopIe There

81 PAJ l., Mimi. October 27-Clinton
h.ldredge- who passed through St Paul on
mis- way I" his home in eastern Illinois.
brings some startling news from the Alas
Kan country, which he has just left. He
came from Rampant City, on Munook
creek
The people at Klondike have by this
time he says. been warned that no more
provisions Will reach them. the CAPTAIN of
one OF the boats having gone up to warn
then4 OF that fact. Just before he left the
steamer Alice of the ALASKA CornmertiaI I
Company arrived at Rampant civ. her
captain having given up all hope of getting
To Dawson She unloaded her cargo of nro
VISIONS there The steamers We're all stop-
ped at Fort Yukon. finding difficulty in
crossing the bars there They have un-
loaded large quantity of provisions there
1t was reported there were from six 10
seven thousand men at Dawson and about
hundred d day coming over the train
IheTe are only provisions enough for about
two thousand persons. The people COMING
over the trail are bringing In ONLY enough
10 last until they reach Dawson Some
TWO thousand people We're waiting on the
bank OF the river for the arrival of tho
steamers with provisions.
Some quartz claims which promised
very well have been located near Ram
part City. about which much has been
heard From its location the place bids
i;lr 10 DC lively camp this winter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
DENOUNCED AS A LIE.
Secretary Bliss Denies That Ante
Election Promises Were Made.

Secretary Bliss Denies That Ante
Election Promises Were Made.
So much has been said in connection with
the sale Of the Union Pacific about an al
legged agreement to carry out bargains made
by the republican national committee be-
fore the election that the following state
ment by Secretary Bliss is apropos. Sec
retary Bliss was treasurer of the republi-
can national committee during the last
campaign, and he said to a Star reporter
this morning: Il am in a position to say
most emphatically and unreservedly that
not single promise was made during the
campaign, either for favor, office or prtvi-
leges. n No money Yves contributed during
the campaign by reason of favors after
elections nor We're any offices promised
bal gains made. The men who con-
tributed to the presidential campaign with
money or services, did SO knowing that
the honor and welfare of the country was
at stake. Tie men who gave money to
the campaign fund did SO knowing that
their own rights and privileges We're as
much at stake as those Of their country.
AS treasurer of the national committee, /
know whereof l speak. and defy any one
to say otherwise. And l will further say
continued Secretary Bliss, that the charge
that Is now being made by the yellow jour-
nails in New York that the funds of the
national republican committee are being
used in the New York campaign is a lie
Yes, d lie"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
DUCHESS OF TECk DEAD
Was a Granddaughter of George III Of
England.
First Cousin to Queen Victoria and
Mother of Present Duchess
of York.

RICHMOND, England. October 2S.-The
Duchess of Teck. cousin of Queen Victoria
sister OF the Duke of Cambridge and
mother-in-law Of the Duke of York, died at
the White Lodge here at 3 o'clock this
morning. She was born November 81 1898
and was married ON June T. 1866, to Prince
Francis, Duke of Teck eldest son of Prince
Alexander of Wurtemburg), who was born
August %, 1887
The death of the Duchess of Teck was en-
tlrely unexpected. 1t was supposed that
she had entirely recovered from a com
paint which caused her considerable suf-
fering.
Taken Ill Monday.
On Monday, however, the duchess be-
came i'll. though even then no serious
symptoms were observed But on Tuesday
she became worse. and the London spe-
clalists. who had previously operated upon
her. were summoned to Richmond. They
held a conSulta ton, and decided last even
ing that the life of her royal highn.ss
could not be sustained without another
operation. This was successfully perform
ed. but the duchess gradually sank and
died at o'clock this morning. The Duke
OF Teck is prostrated at the death OF his
wife.
The Duchess of York was the only ncm-
Der of the family present at the death Of
the duchess, as until late last night fatal
consequences were not expected. When the
condition of her royal highness seemed
more serious her relatives We're hastily
summoned. and they have been arriving all
the morning.
The Duke and Duchess of Teck had four
children. of whom the eldest, Princess Vic
toria Mary. is the Duchess of York.
Granddaughter of George iii.
The Duchess of Tcck was the daughter
of the Duke of Cumberland seventh son
of George Ill SEe was sixty-f1ve years
of age. Her husband the Duke of Teck
served in the Austrian army. was a cap
tain during the Austro- Italian campaign
of 1859, was mentioned in dispatches for
gallant conduct. but resigned after the
campaign in 1866
Subsequently he served with the British
forces in Egypt in 1889, for which he re-
ceived tie Egyptian medal and the khe-
dives star. was mentioned in the dis
patches. and was promoted to the rank of
colonel, unattached. The duke is honorary
colonel of two British volunteer regiments
and president of the Royal Britannia So
c.ety of London.
An official statement has been issued to
the effect that the Duchess of Teck died
OF cardiac failure. two hours after the
operation which was performed upon her.
The funeral will probably take place at
Windsor.
Flags at HaIf-Mnst.
Flags are half-masted over all the public
buildings throughout the country today as
a mark of sympathy with the royal family
in the loss sustained by the death of the
Duchess of Teck
The distress of Queen Victoria when she
heard the news of the death Of the Duchess
OF Ieck was very painful indeed.
The Prince of Wales was at Newmarket
intending to be present at the race for
CambIidgeshre stakes today. when he was
Informed of the death of the Duchess of
Teck. His royal highness Immediately left
Newmarket for London
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
HANNA SURE OF CLEVELAND.
Chances Good for Republican Success
in CuyahOga County.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, October 27.-The re-
publican county committee claim that the
situation in this, Senator Hanna's home, Is
improving each day. The Headquarters of
the republican county executive committee
and the Hanna headquarters in the Pavne
building are the busiest places in the city,
gas is lighted in the evening the rooms are
full of workers with encouraging reports
from the various districts in which their
efforts have been put forth.
The situation is not only regarded as all
that could be desired in the townships
which are always expected to turn out a
full republican vote. but in the city also
the reports indicate certain victory The
only danger now confronting the election
Of the entire republican ticket in Cuyahoea
at this time seems to be the ever present
danger of overconfidence. If the full vote
registered is voted the republicans will
win by a splendid majority much in excess
OF that of 1896
1t is understood here that ex-senator
Calvin Brice is laying his ropes for the
United States senatorship in case the dem
ocrats carry the Ohio legislature He has
rendered 4 large contribution to the demo-
cratic election fund in this state His
friends insist that he will give as much
as Mclean to assist in q democratic viz
placed himself on a secure footing for
the post-electton campaign. His friends
can now deny the Cincinnati man the RIGHT
to all the fruits OF victory simply beca use
he managed to get control of the organiza-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27

Patents have been issued as follows:
District of Coiumbia-John A. Bowen
pneumatic door check; jeremiah ID. Burns
hat and coat lock; Alexander ii. S. Davis
street sweeper; George w. Dorsey. pleasure
railway; Frank L. Dyer. core and core
operating mechanism for cotton presses.
Maryland-Abner Grecnleaf. Baltimore
printing press; also machine for perforating
paper.
Nirs1nia-John T. Borden, Norfolk, device
Tor sharpening scissors: Marshall p. Frantz.
salem, Siding gate and latch; VIM G.
johnson, Tye River shade roller: John f.
Rogers. journal bearing for trucks; Arthur
NJ Tyler, Richmond, sash fastener.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
TO INVESTIGATE YELLOW JACK
Committee Appointed by American
Hnblic Health AssOcin ton.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, October 27.-At to-
days session of the American Public Health
Association convention a resolution was
adopted directing the appointment, in ac-
corisgnca with the recomme n-la tions of
President Herlbeck, in his annual address,
OF committee of five to investigate the
origin of yellow fever.
An invitation to the association to hold
nlally rendered by Mr. Black president of
the board of aldermen of that city.
The report OF the committee on pollution
II water supplies was presented by Lieut..
Col. Charles Smart, deputy surgeon gen
eral, United States army, and that of the
committee on disinfectants was presented
by Prof Franklin c. Robinson. professor
of chemistry in BoWjoin College.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
WILL GO Up TO DAWSON.
Letter From Lieut.. Richardson of the
Sth Inknntry.

Sth Inknntry.
A letter has been received here from
Lieut.. Richardson of the Sth Infantry, who
IS accompanying Capt. Ray in his Alaskan
inspection, in which the officer says that
he will remain with Capt. Ray at Fort
Yukon until the river freezes over, which
Is expected shortly, and that then they
will try to make their way up to Dawson
by dog teams.
At the date of report. September 13. the
steamers were unable to get above Fort
Yukon bar. and were unloading goods
there That meant, in the opinion of the
lieutenant, serious condition of affairs
up at Dawson; in fact. nothing less than
starvation. Already boats were going down
the river with parties of three or four per-
sons looking for provisions. and large num-
bers We're expected down as soon as the
river closed. 1t is doubtful if there was
food enough on the river for all, even IL
properly distributed. Some might go up by
dog teams when the freeze comes, but that
would be slow procsss
About $50 persons are wintering at Ram
part City. around which the prospects are
so good that they are believed by some to
forecast a second Klondike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
MAZOZAIS Up IN ARMS.
New Enemies Who VIII Oppose Adj
vance of British, Troops.

SIMLA, October 2T.-Replying to the
pre- clanlation of the British commander on
the frontier. Sir William Lockhart, the Ma
zozais protest against the occupation of
the Khyber pass. SANTANA range and Swat
their intention of opposing the British ad-
vance.
The NaZoZai leaders are now at Khur-
mana, and are preparing to attack the
kurram valley. letter was received
from these leaders yesterday evening" ask
ing whether the British intentions were
peace or war.
The Malakand position has been greatly
strengthened and is now capable of stub
born defense.
The British foragers have captured in
the khanki valley 800 mules laden with
supplies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
WANT A SEPARATE FORCE.
C1V1l Service Comm issiOners at Work
Their Estimntes


The civil service commission was engaged
today In preparing its estimates for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1899 The COM
mission Will probably ask an increased ap-
preparation sufficient to pay salaries of
enough clerks to carry on it's business. At
present the commission has over forty-five
clerks detailed from the several depart
ments for temporary service with them.
Assistance secured in this way is said to be
much less effective than that of employees
regularly employed by the commission.
Ihose who are acquainted with the work
OF the commission believe that twenty-five
clerks regularly employed by it would be of
greater service than the forty-five clerks
working there under a temporary detail
and that consequently large saving of
money would result in a change of the
system Unless Congress gives the COM
mission the additional appropriation it will
ask for it will be impossible to change the
present undesirable method of having
clerks detailed from the departments for
work there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Visitors Were Numerous, but Onl
Omcial Callers Were Received.

Visitors Were Numerous, but Only
Official Callers Were Received.
Visitors were numerous at the White
House today, but none but official callers
saw the President. These included Secre-
taries Sherman, Long and Alger. Senator
Mcbride of Oregon and Senator Wilson of
Washington. Ex-senator Henderson called
to urge the appointment of Prof. H. S.
Pritchett of ST. Louis as chief of the coast
and geodetic survey.
No changes have been made in the ar
rangements for the Presidents departure
on Friday afternoon for Ohio. He will
leave here at $40 in the afternoon by the
Pennsylvania road. ..
Tonight there will be an informal gather
ing of members and ladies of the cabinet
at the White House. Sims the boy So
prano. will sing for the President and Mrs.
Mckinley and their guests.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
GEN. FLAGLER'S REPORT.
Work of the Bureau of Ordnance of
the War Department..

General Flagler, chief of the bureau of
ordnance, has submitted his annual report
to the Secretary of War. The amount ex-
pended was s4901. los. During the year
24,564 rifles were furnished the militia of
the states. A large share of the report is
given to details of the business of the Rock
Island, Watertown and Watervliet arsenals.
From the Sandy Hook proving grounds
many guns. mortars and carriages have
been sent to seacoast fortifc ations Salts
factory results have been obtained with
smokeless powders.
The report is devoted largely to a techni-
cal discussion of ordnance, what has been
done during tie year, including the work
on seacoast defense and field guns small
arms. powders and equipments of the
army.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
DENVER is SNOW BOUND
ALI Trains Greatly Delayed and Telegraph
Lines Down.
Great Pecuniary Loss Will Result
Streets Piled High With the
..Beautiful.''

DENVER. Col. October 27.-The blizzard
which began Monday night lasted until
early this morning. During the night the
storm gradually abated, and at S O'Clock
this morning snow ceased falling. Not only
did the storm cause universal discomfort,
but it inflicted heavy pecunary loss as
well. In the one item of broken telegraph,
telephone and electric light wires and poles
the damage foots up 100000.
To this must be added the heavy expense
entailed upon the street railways in at
tempts to keep their lines open, and the
loss to merchants in the way of business.
Many family dined on tea and crackers
or went to bed last night without any din
ner at all. Grocery men could not deliver
goods
Streets Full of Snow.
The streets piled high with snow, pre-
sent a curious spectacle. There is hardly
a street in the city over which is not, at
some point tangle of fallen telephone
and electric light wires. On all sides brok-
en- poles hang in mid-air, or stick out
from big snow drifts. 1t is estimated that
throughout the state no less than 1850
miles of wire are strewn on the ground.
Manager E. B. Field of the Colorado Tele-
phone Company said: Outside of the
business district. where our wires have
been placed underground, our system III
Denver has been practically annihlated' y
The city cable company managed
to keep its cars moving throughout the
storm, but the tramway lines were brought
to complete StandStill.
The Gulf was the only railroad that -uc-
ceeded in getting a train over the division
to Colorado Springs and Pueblo. and its
officers are proud of the achievement
Trains from the south are coming today
twelve to fifteen hours late The Denver
and Rio Grande succeeded in opening its
main line last night.
Six Engines to 81 Train.
Shortly after midnight a rotary plow
pushed by six engines. found its way into
the Denver yards. 1t was followed by six
passenger trains which should have arrived
in Denver At different hours during yester-
day, beginning with I O'Clock. The noun
tain roads escaped the full fury of the
storm, and trains on them ran nearly on
time
The Burlington and other eastern roads
were kept open by means of snow pows
and trains were sent out last night as
usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
Advertising is not an expense.

Advertising is not an expense.
1t is business investment. II
you want to invest your money
prohtably you will therefore put
your advertisements in such a
paper as The Evening Star, that
is read regularly and thoroughly
by everybody worth reaching.
lhe Star is the recognized
household and family journal of
the National Capital. and has
no rival as an advertising med
ium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
MAY END A LONG STRIKE.
Striking London Engineers and En-
pioyers Arrange for Conference.

GLASGOW, October 21.-It Is now under
stood that the Employers Federation and
the delegates of the Amalgamated Society
of Engineers, at their meetings yesterday,
communicated with each other through the
beard of trade that a conference between
representatives of the employers and dele
gates from the striking engineers has been
practically arranged. the latter having
agreed to withdraw their demand for eigh;
hours work per day, which has been the
great stumbling block in the way of ar
irving at settlement of the great strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27

The Treasury Department has reipstatea
Clarence Sobotker of New York as n C,,i-
rese inspector. Harry III. Burde,ta b,s
been appointed immigrant inspector for
duty in a foreign country Peter 4 VIM
Inns becomes inspector at Key W.st FL.
and Elisha " Goodsell deputy collector
and inspector at Burlington VI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
ADJOURNED UNTIL MONDAY.
Two HOurs' Session of the Seal Con-
ference,

ference.
After a session today lasting two hours,
the international seal conference adjourned
until next Monday. One of the japanese
delegates. Mr.. Mitsukuri. who is an alum
nus OF Yale, was desirous of attending the
celebration of the 50th anniversary of the
founding of the Scientific School of that
institution, while some of the other dele
gates had some private business matters to
attend to. so it suited the convenience Of
all to take the adjournment.
Professor Thompson, one Of the British
experts, called upon Secretary Sherman
today to pay his respects. He has been in
informal conference with Professor Jordan,
the United States expert, respecting the
subject matter of the coming conference
between Great Britain. Canada and the
United States, but all formal conference
is postponed until the arrival of Mr. Ma
coun, the Canadian delegate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27

superintendent Machen of the free de-
livery service. Post Office Department. will
leave today for his home in Ohio. where he
will vote. He will tata vacation at the
same time for ten days The question Of
the extension of free delivery to the sub
urbs about this city iS still open and win
not be settled until Mr. Machen's return
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
Conferrinx with the Secretary,

Major J. N. Wheelan of the Sth Cavalry,
who has been detailed to duty as military
attache Of the United States legation at
The Hague. was at the War Department
today to confer with Secretary Alger pre-
paratory to his departure for his post
He has been stationed at Fort Yates, n. d.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
GORMAN TAKES COMMAND.
In Charge of Maryland Campaign
Gov. LOwndes' Prediction.
Snecal Disna fch % The Evening Star

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE, Nd, October Ex-senator
German was at the democratic state head
quarters today and attracted a large num-
ber of city politicians. The senator has
practically assumed control of the demo-
cratic campaign. and will be in full charge
of affairs until the election.
Governor Lowndes said today that he
expected to see the entire republican ticket
elected by a large majority He said that
he entirely disagreed with the opinio, of
Senator Wellington. and that a week in
the city convinced him that Malster would
be elected mayor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
British Consuls Recognized

The President has recognized William
Wyhdkam as British consul at Chicago
Arthur Vansittart as British consul at
New Orleans and Chang Yin Tang as act
ing Chinese consul general at San Fran
cisco.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27
Goyernmcnt Recc,rt.

Government receipts today-From inter-
nal revenue, s34.590: customs. s619, 1856; mis-
cellaneous, 81, ,928.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-10-27

Continued on Third Page.)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30

dote. with which he was won't 70 IN
,arsnersa or TO conclude. the oehpera.
,,ons OF n political convention, produceo
the widest uproar.
A UNION MEETING.
.,ooon,rs thu time Of the war, 1 re-
member two meetings-one AZ .n9 "a
ming. and one at the beginning Oh ue 10
which Il is perhaps proper 10 inen a,. q,
cause they illustrate certain asp a
-. oroat revolution. The first was
80 Irn,on meeting before Lincolns pro-
eioma,ion II would be hard TO convey "
on ono who did not live at that day
Ta,tbfuI impression Of the intense ieenns
agaInst secession which prevailed III WI
,,,r,a even after the formal act or sepaia-
Zion had been consummated In s'a'eS
soutb of us. At this meeting the mus
,,,aa hacked As approached the sou."
or, door where men were crowded 10 ,h'
threshold. listening with intense eAc..o
mont 10 Mr. Sommers. from west VII
o,inia. II I remember correctly, some PEI
sons of the small party OF secessioiiis.,
then so much spoken against-thrust WIN
I'm the door a small secession nag. IN
moment IL was seized and torn 10 pieces'
and the Indignation aroused was SUI"
that II the offenders had not speediiy re-
tired there would probably nave Deeh .
scene Of violence Immediately enacted
which might have ended in disas.Iou7
and painful consequences. The SUDDEN
ness OF the change by which those VINO
then opposed secession were so soon
found In the front of battle Is one OF 'ne
most remarkable facts Of our history III
that day. And when it is so evident tha'
natriots, not a few, whose wordy zeal IN
The early stages rebuked the cautious
sfeps of the more rational and conserVa-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-05-30

but acts as a constant stimulation 10
their growth and development.
George L. Stone, Botanist OF the ASr.'
cultural College. says Of these expert
ments: Il know of no experiments along
this line in which numerous measure
mon;s and comparisons of large mum
Der OF treated and normal plants placed
under exactly similar conditions have
been made. All cxperimenters. however
have not been able TO obtain positive re-
suits by the use OF electricity. 1t can
readily be seen from the results OF MT
Kinney's experiments that many OF the
negative results often reported can De
accounted for by the fact that the
strength of current which accelerates
termination and growth is quite limited.
and. consequently, a current when oiu
not come within this limit would nave no
effect
These experiments, as wen as many
subsequent ones. show conclusiveiy 'ha'
electricity, when properly applied ac-
CELEBRATES termination and CROWN anu
Furthermore, that experiment have pro
crossed far enough to show that. IN many
respects, electricity acts similarly W
light in its stimulating effect"