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Evening star., 1897-12-03
Citizens Of Prague, Bohemia, Form a
Vigilance Committee.
WANT TIE TROOPS WITHDRAWN
Authorities, on the Contrary, Send
More Soldiers There.
RIOTOUS MOB DISPERSED

PRAGUE, December 3.-The city authori.
ties, the Bohemian. national and students
associations. and the workmen's societies
met today and appointed vigilance COM
mittee. The stadthaiter was then waited
upon and informed that the object of the
committee was to secure order and safety
of life and. property. The stadthalter was
requested to withdraw the troops, but this
he refused to do, declaring that he was re-
sponsibe for the maintenance of order.
The stadthalter. however, invited the
request the committee to use its influence
to prevent further disturbances.
The city was quiet all night.
More Troops Called Out.
Another regiment of infantry and Il
squadron of dragons have arrived to rein
force the garrison here. Up to 2 o'clock
this afternoon there had been no further
disturbances.
At Pilsen last evening the troops were
called upon to dispense riotous mob of
several thousand youths. Some of the lat
ter were wounded and many arrests were
made. Subsequently the military forces
were withdrawn. The town has since been
quiet.
hemian schools at Badenboch, military as
sistance has been asked for to quell tho
disturbances.
At Beraum the windows of the houses oc-
cupied by Germans and military officers
were broken yesterday evening, and the
troops subsequently occupied the streets
and dispersed the mobs
Evening star., 1897-12-03
Fitting Out the Marblcbead.
PROBABLY An EXTENSION
Railway Companies Likely to he
Grnnted Iime to Eluin Their Cars.

The hearing given by the interstate COM
merce commission on the question of ex-
tending the time within which the railroads
of the country may comply with the provis-
ions of the car coupler and train brake act
was concluded at noon today.
The commission intends to take some sup
elemental testimony under oath before COM
ing to decision. There seems to be no
doubt that an extension will be granted
and that the extension will be general in
its character, the hearing having demon
strated that any discrimination would fall
as heavily on roads which have complied
with the law on those which have thus
far dsregarded it. The general i'm
preston among beth the railroad
men and the labor leaders who
were in attendance on the hearing is
sion will be compromise. The railroad
representatives asked for ave years, with
the condition that one-ffth of the un-
equipped rolling stock of each company
should be equipped each year. and the rep
resentatives of the railroad organizations
protested against an extension in excess of
one year. Three years is generally believed
to be the maximum extension which the
commission will grant. The commissioners
are evidently In great doubt as to their
ability to impose conditions on an exfen-
sion and it may be that they will grant but
a years extension at a time. with the un-
derstanding that against those roads which
do not complete the yearly portion of their
equipment during that period the law shall
become operative
Evening star., 1897-12-03
RELIEF FOR THE KLONDIKE,
Offer TclegraDhcd From Portland
Orc, to Secretary Alger.

Secretary Alger received a telegram this
morning in regard to the relief of the .ies-
titute in the KlonCike country from NJ S.
Mason and H. r. Lewis, representing the
Portland chamber of commerce and the
Klondike relief committee of that chamber
1t is as follows:
1t has been mos. gratifying to the citi-
zeLs of this great country that the Presi-
dent and yourself have enlisted In the
cause of our threatened citizens in the far
north. and that your responses to our
eHortS to obtain government aid for the
relief expedition which we prayed for has
been prompt and full of encouragement
situated as we are at the terminus of one
of the great Alaskan lines of steamers and
having many of our fclow-citiZens in all
the northern ports, our facilities for OBJ
tanning reliable reports as to the condition
of the people on the banks of the Yukon
could net be surpassed, and we foresaw the
terrible condition of affairs which has been
II ade manifest to the world since the ar
al of the handful of miners who have
escaped from the icy prisons of the far
rCrth.
oar people are united and thoroughly
in earnest and Portland has undertaken
to gather the food products necessary for
the relief of the destitute gold seekers at
our wharves. We will assemble a store of
food as great as the government will trans
port, and the largest vessel which they
may have at their disposal can be filled if
necessary unless We totally miSinterpret
the spirit of the people of the northwest
1nasmucn as Portland is the railroad center
of the northwest and that the carriage of
all donations to the relief committee from
the surrounding country has been Sua:an-
teed we desire that the point of departure
of the relief expedition shall be from this
city and trust that SO soon as YOU may lie
authorized to undertake the expedition
prayed for you will promulgate orders to
this effect With the utmost consideration
and respect we have the honor, ETC."
The secretary replied at once saying that
the suggestion would receive due .onsjdera-
ton and that he would communicate with
the klondike relief committee when Con-
eress shall have made the necessary pro-
vision for the relief of the miners and
some definite arrangements shall have heen
made for the proposed expedition.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
LIFE DEVOTED TO CHILDREN.
Mrs. McNinIey's Interest and Alice
tiOns Ccntered in Her Home.

Mrs. McNfnley's Interest md Afrcc-
tions Ccntered in Her Home.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
CLEVELAND, Ohio. December 3.-Tle
| mother of President Mckinley was born on
a farm near Lisbon, Columbiana county
in 1859
She was the sixth daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Abner Allison, and was christened
Marcy Campbell Allison, Campbell being
her mothers maiden name.
Her parents moved to Lisbon from Green
county, Pa
In 1877 she married VIM. Mckinley, and
lived in Fairfield, Niles and Poland in turn,
then finally moving to Canton Nine chill
oren were born of the un.on-David Allison
Mckinley. deceased; Anna Mckinley de-
ceased: James Mckinley. deceased; Mary
Mckinley, deceased Helen Minerva Nc
hfnley of Canton, Sarah Elizabeth Mckin-
ley. now Mrs. A. j. Duncan OF Cleveland );
VIM. Mckinley, President OF the Unit ed
States; Abigail Celia Mckinney deceased
Abner Mckinley of New York. VIM. Nc
kinley. sr.. died on November -, 1892, at
the ai,s OF eighty-five.
Mother Mckinley, as she is almost
universally known, began life with the ell
der VIM. Mckinley in plain unostenta-
touS way. as was necessary, from the fact
that they were in a new country and not
in affiIent circumstances. She maintained
much the same style of living all through
her life. She was always a home lover
and the social life in which she indulged
was of that informal character which made
life in the old homestead enjoyable to
all adratted there.
Greatly admired by all who knew her.
Mrs. Mckinley was especially the idol of
her children. Abner Mckinley frequently
would leave New York to visit his home
and the Presidents devotion to his mother
has been told and retold since he has been
in the public eye. Mrs. Mckinley was q
devoted church woman having been
member of the First NJ L. Church in Can
ton.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
FINANCE AND TRADE
Stock Market Was Dull and Lower
Toward the Close
SUGAR GAINED TWO POINTS
Cuban Question Becomes a Factor
on the Street Again.
GEN NERAL MARKET REPORTS
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star

special Dispatch to Tho Evening Star
| NEW YORK, December 3.-Tbe tradir,
on the stock exchange today was cor,psra-
tveiy quiet as compared with the two pr.
Vious days. and most of the business that
was done was in Sugar
although trading was light which is
bear argument, and there was considerable
realizing going en-, prices Gid not decline
very much, but, on the contrary, improved
Inls Improvement was not very large
ana although there was some tendency to
puy back the stocks that were sold out
yesterday, 1t did not extend very far and
there seemed to be disposition to wait
ms caused the dullness as compared with
yesterday Most OF the quotations Were
made with an improvement in values.
Ihe dinerem dispatches in several einan-
cial papers as to what the President has M
his message regarding the time allowance
given Spain for reply has again caused a
renewal of interest in the Cuban question
in the street, and the certainty that pre-
vailed regarding the Presidents disposition
of this subject has given way TO much
speculation.
The opening quotations were higher but
the selling orders from London, and the
taking of profits by the traders, caused a
decline The high opening was in sympa-
my with the advance of PORTS in the
price or sugar from the last sale yesterday
Ihe rise IN this stock was due to the an
nouneement by the treasury of its decision
OF the countervailing duty on Netherland
sugar. But the stock did not hold at this
price and on continued realizing declined 10
@ithln close range Of the break of yester-
Day, from which point it rallied and the
whole list improved likewise.
The continued talk regarding earnings of
,he Northern Pacific railroad and the divi-
dend to be paid on the preferred stock
caused the securities CT this company to be
the strongest on the list.
There was a furry in Union Pacific GER
tlf1cates today on the rumor that North
west has obtair. ed control Of the road
Manhattan continued to show an i'm
provement today On buying by the pool
that was instrumental in the rise of last
week in this stock. There was talk to the
erect that the court would decide next
week against the proposed rapid transit.
Quotations of the Granger stocks close
with an Improvement after declining from
the initial quotations. There was the same
talk regarding grain movement
During the last hour of the market con-
tiaued realizing and some selling for short
accounts caused a decline in the entire
'ist, and the last sales in most stocks show
a less for the day
Ihe foreign exchange market was shade
easier today on a small volume of busi-
ness There was A good supply of bills
out the demand was rather light.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
BIG FIRE At La CROSSE, WIS.
Old "Brick PomerOy" Block Entirely
SweDt Away.

LACROSSE, Wis, December 3.-The
worst fire that has visited this city for
years occurred about midnight last night.
OF the old Brick Pomeroy" block and the
Mcmillan Opera House block this morn
ing only the tottering walls remain The
lower floors of the burned buildings swere
occupied by H. He'll & Son, shoes: Aliens
news depot; Langstad & Waters, musical
Instruments. S. Bowlby, branch of the W.
w. kimball Company; the Drummond
Company, jewelers., and Miller Bros,
morgue. The second floor was taken up
with offices, while the third floor was used
the armory for Company NJ of the Ma
tionai Guard.
On this floor all the stores of the com
pany were kept and when the fire reached
the powder and shells the explosion was
terrific The loss can hardly be estimated
at this time, but will exceed $20o,Oo0 The
greater part of this is covered by insur
ance. Six firemen We're injured, three serl-
ously. The Mcmillan Opera House was
owned by the Nc MILAN estate, and will
probably be rebuilt.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
RUSSIA is BUYING ARMS
Heavy Orders for Military Supplies Placed
in San Francisco.
Relieved That . Conflict With Japan
May Break Out Early
Next Summer.

SAN FRANCISCO, December 3.-The
Call says: The report that the Russian
government is buying large quantities OF
army supplies in the United States has
been verified. Gable messages from Vlad-
Nostock asking that merchants bid on
large lots are frequently received.
Yesterday Dodge, Sweeney & Company
OF this city received a Vladivostock cable
gram to figure on 1900 tons of supplies
Travellers arriving from Russia report that
the garrison at Vladivostock has been
largely reinforced by the arrival of troops
On steamers and sailing vessels frcm the
Black sea-
: The concentration of Russian troops at
that point and the haste that japan is
making to increase her power on the sea
ieaGS some OF the merchants to predict that
the impending conflict between Russia and
Japan may open as early next summer.
Inc recent heavy orders for army supplies
10 be forwarded to Vladivostcck are re-
garded as significant of important move
mcnts in the orient
1t is believed that The completion of the
Trans-Siberian railroad, with its terminus
at Vladivostock. will largely increase the
trade of San Francisco. and there is talk
OF establishing line of steamers to that
port, touching at Alaskan ports. A local
subsidy of $1,000 a month has already been
subscribed for an Alaskan line.
Protest Against Germany's Action.
ST. PETERSBURG, December 3-Great
reticence is observed in official circles here
regarding the political situation in the far
east. but the opinion prevails that Ger
many will not permanently occupy Kiao
Chou bay. on the Shan Tung peninsula.
The Russian newspapers protest agains.
the occupation of Kiao Chou bay as being
calculated to injure the interests of Rus
slams in the far east, and they say that
the Russian government ought to demand
its evacuation, or else obtain an equivalent
Evening star., 1897-12-03
Projected BUILDING.
New Structure in the Vicinity Of
Judiciary Square.

square,.
About the first of the year the old build
irg On 9TH street between D and E streets,
opposite Judiciary Square, and known as
the old Columbian Law School building.
will be torn down. On this site the trustees
Of Columbian University have decided to
erect large office building. The present
structure is old and dilapidated. and yields
but slight income, comparatively, and the
university's authorities have determined to
make the proposed improvement because
they believe it will prove to be a profitable
investment for portion of the endowment
funds
According to the plans prepared by James
G. Hill, architect, the new building is to be
seven stories in height and the steel con-
struction method will be followed. The
frame of the entire building will be of steel.
and the openings will be filled in with brick
and stone. 1t will have frontage of about
10 feet and depth Of about 100 feet and
will be fireproof throughout and thoroughly
modern In all its equipment.
1t Is estimated that the building will cost
about $4,000. although the contract for
construction has not yet been awarded. RE-
ing located In the immediate vicinity of the
court house it will be especially designed
for use as offices by lawyers.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
CONVENTION OF LIVE STOCK MEN
National Exchange In Session ut Sioux
City, Iowa.

SIOUX CITY, Iowa. December 3.-Tae
ninth annual convention of the National
Live Stock Exchange began here at pm
today. The convention brings to Sioux City,
besides the foremost representatives of the
live stock industry of the land, the largest
number Of representative railway men ever
in attendance upon a meeting of the IA
tiCnal body outside OF Chicago. The Ma
tional Live Stock Exchange is composed of
the live stock exchanges of Chicago, Kan
sas City. South Omaha, East St. Louis
Louisville. Fort Worth. st. Joseph Pitts
burg and South St Paul. and each exchange
sends a full delegation, with the exception
of Pittsburg. -
President W. H. Thompson. 3r.. delivered
the opening address.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
PROTECTING GAME AND FISH.
Meeting of the Association to BE
Held ComarcaG EYeuing.

A meeting Of great Importance to all
sportsmen and those interested in the
preservation of game and fish in this To-
cality will be held tomorrow evening at s
O'Clock at the Light Infantry Armory. At
that time the Game and Fish Protective
Association of the District, of which Capt.
Robley D. Evans, U.S.N.. is president, will
convene and each member has been asked
to bring friend with him.
A number of matters relating to the
draining of the canal which will be begun
about the middle of the month for the pur-
pose of securing the bass and restoring
them to the river will be discussed. Also
the infractions of the law during the past
year and other business will be brought to
the attention of the association.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
Indictments Returned.

The following Indictments were returned
by the grand jury this afternoon: Neal
Duckett, hcusebreaking; John Collins alias
James O'Brien, same; Isaac Robinson,
same; Henry, alias Bloat Wynn, same;
James, alias Chick Perry, receiving stolen
property: Charles jackson, larceny from
the person: Daniel Brooks, adultery; Maur-
ice Corners. perjury; James Norris, false
pretenses: Joseph Marhx. forging and
counterfeiting; Levi Johnson. assault with
intent to kill, and John Taylor, rape.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
Da2ushtSrs Of America

Harmony Gouacil No. 10 held its regular
session last evening at their hall, 9O2 Penn
syivania aven3e northwest, being largely
attended by its members. and also quite a
number of the councils of the District paid
q visit in body. The Grand Council off,
GERS paid their annual visitation. The re-
ports of the grand officers were loud in
praise of TIE c6uEcil officers work since
the organization Of Harmony Council. The
initiatory lam conferred the degrees upon
candida3e, and We're loudly praised for
the grand and beautiful way IT was done
There were over one hundred and ten
members present. Quite an interesting
program was rendered, after which re-.
freshments Of cream and cake were served
by ladies of the council. It was the. erand-
est visitation Of the season.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
Each Get. six Years.

John Jenkins, colored, who was convicted
in Criminal Court No. 2 yesterday of
snatching the satchel of Eleanor B. Good
fellow the ed of last October, was today
sentenced by Judge Bradley to six years
in the New Jersey state prison at hard
labor Horace Allen. colored, who was
jointly indicted with Jenkins. was given
the same sentence today by Chief Justice
Bingham on plea of guilty.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
Government Bonds.
Quotations reported by Corson G. Macar;.
-cy, bankers
OPPONENTS TO ANNEXATION.
Organizing for Determined Firb,
In CORgress.

Inc opponents to the annexation of Ha-
wan are organizing for a much more de-
termined light than has been thought pos
siole They do not claim to be more thaii
small minority, but il is understood thar
they intend to resort to every available par
hamentary method of opposition, and I is
even intimated that the opposition may de-
velop into a filibuster
An attempt Is being made TO line IN the
democratic senators with the an.i-annexa-
uonists as far as possible. This attemnt
VIII probably not be as successful as som.
OF the enemies of annexation anticipat.
but with such men as Jones of Arkansas
Gray or Delaware and Pettigrew leading
the opposition IL will require watchfulness
ana Nlsor on the part OF the friends of the
administration and those generally who be-
lieNe that II Is of the utmost Importance TO
thls country to take possession of this out
post of the Pacific commerce 10 prevent a
very long delay.
II is believed hy the friends Of annexa-
ton that more than two-thirds of the SEN
ate are in favor of ratifying the treaty
hut this will not prevent delay, if IN. few
men on the other side determine TO nli-
buster IL such a fight is to be made as
present whisperings indicate. il is Likely
that the friends OF annexation will pro-
ceed at once with the necessary steps to
procure annexation by legislation. They
can better deal with filibuster against "A
joint resolution which has tie approval
OF the House than they can with one
against treaty. whicn would he conduct
ed behind closed doors, out of sight of the
public. 1t Is possible. however. that some
OF the cemocrats VINO are counted on by
the OF position viii not be willing TO ran
the risk ct further discrediting the Senate
IN the public estimation by joining i'm a
hibustcr to defeat the will of an over
whelmirg majority. Such a course would
be dangerous TO those who are counting
upon the preservation OF the ancient Gus
toms of the Senate to prevent financial
ana other legislation they oppose. They
may realize that too frequent use of
the weapon might lead 10 a revolt, which
would result in their being disarmed al
toget her.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
THE APPROPRIATION.
Department Estimates Do Not Indicate
a Desire to Retrench

The appropriations asked for by the de-
partments in the legislative appropriation
bill which is now being constructed by the
House committee indicate that there is no
foundation for the assumption that the al
ministration fears a shortness of revenue
and is anxious to have the expenses cut
down. Apparently the administration .s
satisfied that the income of the government
under the Dingiey law will be sufficient to
meet all necessary expenses withoue par
simony- All the departments. and, as a
rule. the bureaus and divisions in the de-
partment service. have asked for addi-
tonal clerical force and for increase Of sal
ary for certain classes of employees
Evening star., 1897-12-03
swindler Get. TWO Year..

BUTTE, Mont, December I'D. N. Dick
inson. who professed to represent medical
institution of Pittsburg. was convicted in
court yesterday Of swindling and sentenced
to two years in the -penitentiary. The testi-
mouy showed that he had operated under
different names In Baltimore. Ansonia,
Conn.,, Omaha and, Colorado Springs. He
is said to have secured 1900 in this part
Of the country.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
Would Coin the seignioraae

During his hearing before the approprIa-
tions committee. with respect to his office,
the director of the mint Mr.. Preston. stat
ed, in response to questions by one of the
committee. that he would recommend the
coinage of the silver seigniorage into sub
sidiary coin.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
YOUNG WIFE'S SUICIDE.
EespOndent Because Her Husband
Was Out of Work.

NEW YORK, December 3.-Mrs. ]. A.
Wilkens, wife for only two months, and
but twenty-three years of age. committed
suicide in the Oriental Hotel, 59th street,
this city. today. She turned on the gas at
two burners. swallowed a quantity of car
bolic acid, and when the odor of escaping
gas having been observed, The door of her
room was forced open, she was dead.
Mrs. Wilkens' husband is a bartender,
but Is out of work, and yesterday the
couple were served with notice to vacate.
Mrs. Wiikens went out, saying that she
was going TO try to raise money. Instead
OF doing this she went directly to the ORR
entail Hotel and engaged room, where she
ended her life.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
Kansas Covered With snow

TOPEKA. Kan, December 3.-The first
snow of the season fell over Kansas last
night, extending over the entire state The
snow generally was OF great benefit to the
wheat. In central Kansas wheat goes into
the winter this season in better condition
than in ten years.
Evening star., 1897-12-03
LOcal Pensions Allowed.

Local pensions have been allowed as fol-
lows: Mack Harris; Agostino Montegriffo;
special. November Is. Martin ]. Stanley;
minors of william Joyce: William H. Hun
ter, Anacostia: William Simms, George w.
Warrington. Margaret Cardella and Susan
n Srshaffer
Evening star., 1897-12-03
Repairs to the BrookIxn.

NEW YORK. December 3.-The cruiser
Brooklyn. although ready to leave the New
York dry dock. may be detained until the
new year by some slight changes which
are contemplated. The years service which
tne cruiser mas seen has caused 1t re-
markably little wear and tear.
Evening star., 1897-12-03

eaS-No. nearby, b2a: No . western sss..
aSg-receipts. 2. 40 bushels erports ~ I'D huSG
e.s; stock S'2.Si2 bushels. Hay frm-choIce tim.
othy, Slsoo asked Grain freights fairly active
and steadier. unchanged Sugar strong unchanged
Ky unchanged
Evening star., 1897-12-03
JACKSON TO MEET JEFFRIES.
Fight Will Take Place in San Fran
cisco In Echrunrx

SAN FRANCISCO, December 3.-Pcter
jackson and Jim Jeffries have agreed 10
fight twenty rounds before the Occidental
Clun. at the Mechanics Pavilion, early in
February, for 10 per cent of The receipts
The arrangements for the fight were made
last night by Young Mitchell who repre-
sented Jackson, and Billy Delaney, on be-
haif OF Jeifries. The two heavy weights
VII meet on Monday evening to sign ar
ticles for the fight. - l