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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
BRAVE KNIGHTS COMPETE.
Battle of thc Lists occurs on Sheriff
f;'i'acr's GrounGs.
'ndcnce Of The Evening Stlr.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
GLENCARLYN. Va. Sep enber 10. 1897.
TIL. picturesque grounds of Sheriff Palmer
Of Alexandra county. situated near Ar
Engton station. On tue Southern railway.
were invaded yesterday morning By hur-
Greds OF visitors from the surrounding
coc1-ry, gathered together TO participate
iii "ha,e.e OF the lists
People began 10 arrive early. several
parties f;om Washington and Alexandra
coming on the morning train. nearly two
hours before the tournament began.
The early birds. however. found plenty
to anluse them during their long wait
Among o,her attractions may be men
TONED the graph0phone, under the man
aSentnt of George {. W. Magruder 81
Washington. which drew a large crowd.
and NGrray's Brass Band. frcn Alexap-
dria. which arrived about 10 O'Clock, rem
dered numerous popular selections.
Although expected 70 begin at 1859
o'clock it was after II before the follow
Ing entries for the tourney were an
nounccd: W. l.. Clark. knight of Virginia
Boy; J. J. Grehan Of Alexandra. Henry
ferret. Bailey's Cross Roads; T. X. Stone
burner. Old Dominion; Joseph Withers,
Miles Away: Il. II. Swartz, Salisbury; Ii.
T. Palmer. Golden Rod: RI. T. Works.
Hunters Chapel. ard F. NJ Fitzhush, Last
on List.
After brief interval County Suparin-
tendent OF Schools James Z. Clements, who
was orator of the day. began his address
Mr.. Clements briefly reviewed the origin
and history of the time-nonored CUSTOM
paid q high tribute 10 the sovereign infiu-
ence Of women, and closed, shortly before >
O'Clock, with a charge to the enthusiastic
knights.
Chief Marshal w. c. Hunter of Glen
carlyn took charge of the contestants at
this point, and few minutes later W. L.
Clark, Knight of Virginia Boy was Oh
rected 10 charge
The judges. Nessrs- Young. Graham.
Burke and Herring, all of Virginia. occu-
pied a commanding emineTice in the center
Of the field.
The coronation ceremonies. set for Is
O'clock. were somewhat delayed. it being
half an hour later before Marshal Hunter
announced the result, ds follows:
First prize, a set of harness. with honor
OF crowninG the queen of love and beauty
TO W. l.. Clarke of Fairfax county. Miss
Jennie lie Port of Washington being CROWN
ed by the winner. Second prize, Harry
Palmer OF Arlington, Miss Mary BraG,eld
of Washington being named as first maid.
Other prizes were awarded to MesSrs. +.
N Fitzhugh and y. II. SwariZ. both of TIr-
Sinia. the winners cTownin= the Misses
Ncttie Travers OF Alexandra county and
q. l.. YouugblOod of Washington as second
and third maids. respectively.
Al the conclusion of the coronation ad-
dress. delivered by LOUIS Meachin of War
Tenton. Va. the royal set was formed Ly
the knights and ladies of their choice,
thereby opening the grand bail OF the even
ing Fe2sting added - the enjoyment of
the occasion, and Il was | o'clock this
morning before Tn. affair closed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
STRIKERS RETURN TO WORK
From Is 900 to Is, COO Miners in Pittsburg
District Affected.
Estimated That the Strike, which
Lasted sixty-Five Days, Cost the
Men s2,25O.O0O.

PITTSBURG, Pa, September 1G.-After
nearly three months idieness, between To-
600 and $1,000 coal miners in the Pittsburg
district returned to work today in accord
ance with the action taken at yesterday S
convention. authorizing the men to resume
work in all mines complying with the pro-
visions of the scale of Is cents adopted at
Columbus. The remainder of the $4,000
miners of the district will be at work be-
fore the close of the week.
1t is estimated that the strike, which
lasted siXty-tive working days, cost the
people OF the Pittsburg district from So $50,
coo to $I,Do0,000 OF this amount the miners
lest about $2.500,0 coo in wages.
The strike against the De Armitts viii
continue indefinitely, arrangements having
been made to assess the working miners )
per cent of their wages to defray the ex-
penses of keeping up the fight until the Co.
cent rate is made uniform throughout the
district.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
INDICATIONS FAVOR ANDRADE.
Likely to be the Next President of
Venezuela.

Adviccs received here leave little doubt
that General Ignacio Andrade will succeed
General Crespo president Of Venezuela
The elections began yesterday and con-
tinua fer three days, the polls being open
from a. m. to pm. daily. The result
cannot be assured before Saturday, but
General Andrades election has been a fore
gone conclusion Since the Inscription"
similar 10 our registry, occurred during the
first two weeks of the north. As a re-
suit of that test The two conservative can
didates, ex-President .eojas Paul ana Cen
eral Hernandez Withdrew from the contest
leaving General Ardrade practically un,
opposed. The latter was considered tn,
government candidate, and had the frienJ-
snip OF President C:espo. who has become
very strong among the people as a res1l,
of the British Ven azuclan controversy n
was reported that Crespo aspired to n sec
ond term. which is contrary to he con.
stitution of Venezuela. but he put these
reports at rest by publicly stating thsfohA
would strictly uphold the constitution
against second terms.
Since then the Andrade candidacy has
oeeii IN effect that of the prevailing Crespo
element.
General ALCrade is a brother of Se,,or
Jose Andrade, the Venezuelan minister at
Washington. They come from a family
prominent in public affairs of their coun-
try. Another brother is a candidate for
governor OF the state of Soulia General
Andrade is about fifty years old and a man
OF extensive travel and learning. He was
governor or Caracas. which gave him a
place in the presidents cabinet, and later
was elected governor of the state of Mirada.
the chief sta tie of Venezuela
The election now in progress has at
trs,cted unusual attention among officials
here. and much satisfaction is expressed
that II is passing without any trouble. 1t
was President An6ueZa's attempt to hold
.he presidency for a second term which
led TO the last revolution and the ascen-
dency Of General Crespo. The government
has allowed the largest liberty during the
present campaign. ore of the candidates.
General Hernandez, has become known as
''the Bryan of NeneZueia.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16

Pelahatchie. the character of which has
hot been determined. -.
DIR. Guiteras late Yesterday afternoon
sent word to the surgeon general from Ed
wards that FIVE other cases OF yellow fever
had been seen. making total of eleven
in several homes. The dispatch continues:
''They are cohvalescent. The fever has
spread rapidly and four of the cases tDre-
SUnably the ones heretofore reDorted) are
very sick The rapid progress of the dis
case here and in Mobile is rcnarka5 ie. -
Dr. tsuifeTas has been ordered TO stop
at Pelahatchie, Miss. on his way at Mo-
bile
The report from Acting Assistant Sur
Eeon Por,er is THAT there were no rev cases
Of fever at Mobile yesterday and no rev
suspicious cases. The dispatch adds: "All
cases OF yellow fever reported up to last
night are doing well. Bcsarge. reported as
suspicious yesterday. is convalescing"
The news concerning the disease AT Scran-
ton cGInc from Surgeon Murray who said
thai Doctor Kelly reported four rev cases
there.
Or. PurneH will take charge OF affairs at
Edwards. unless the state authorities have
acted III the matter.
Surgeon Carer st New Orleans a=d
Passed Ass fSt2rt Surgeon GlerEan at Mo-
bile have been directed 10 esta5 Iisn a train
Inspection service on ali passenger trains
leaving each city. Medical inspectors are
10 accompany each train TO the state lines
OF Georgia. Tennessee. Arkansas and Texas
ere surgeon IL charge at Ocean Springs
Ni.es three new cases there but no deaths
The Post Office Department has taken
TIE matter Of the fumiSation Of malls from
TIE Injected DISTRICTS under consideration
and railway mail superntendents viii! be
directed TO funIiSate mails from such
PIs>es wren il IS demanded by the Ioca!
oThHlais- Mail matter leaving New Orleans
10y Texas points is being fumigated. under
tht direction Of Assistant Surgeon Norman.
surgeon General WyE-an OF the marine,
hSSplt4t service has received a Telegram:
from Its fuiIter and kiSer Of the Nissis-
s.Fpl state beard of Health. giving informa-
l!oh as 10 the status of yellow fever in that
secuon- They say there is 10 sickness at
Ieiaiidch!e- and.tAat there is no necessity
70 SEND Dr. Guiteras there It had beer,
previously reported that there were sus-
picious eases d Peiah2chie and that DR..
also state that a Gordon has been placed
around Edwards. ana tnat cases in the
country are being guarded DR.. P,:rneu
nr1ES II charge. They add:
We would be pleased 20 have YOU CO.
operate with us Send tents and estaDlisI,
a refuge camp. We think they are very
necessary"
DR.. Hylnan replied that the tents had
already been rendered TO Dr. PurneH
DE- Wyman received today the following
message from DT Oiiphaut president OF
the Louisiana hoard of health. dated az
New Orleans. last night:
During the tTenty-four hours ending at
PM today two cases of yellow fever.
two others considered suspicious SUM
mary of cases of yellow fever 10 date
eighteen: one death: type of disease ex.
treIneIy mild
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
WHERE THE VESSELS ARE.
Coming Two Days Sea Trial of the

The Navy Department has issued orders
for the final two days sea trial of the gun
boat Helena, and she will leave New York
for that purpose on the both instant. If tho
trial results satisfactorily the ship will
start at once fer the China STATEN.
The cruiser Cincinnati sailed from Tornp-
kinsville today for st. Thomas, W. l. She
Is on her way to the South Atlantic sta
ton to take the place OF the Lancaster, how
on her way home.
The Dolphin has arrived at Fort Monroe.
She will soon go to the New York navy
yard 10 undergo small repairs. The san
Francisco has arrived at Lisbon. The
Olympia has sailed from Yokohama for
Chefoo. The Texas has left the North AZ
lantic squadron at Fort Monroe and sailed
for Tompkinsville. The Yorktown mas sail
ed from Nagasaki for Chefoo She has
been ordered to sail for home October l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
4 = II - = - :. y =
COMING MONEY CONFERENCE.
Meetings of the Commission Soon t,
BE Held Here.

Meetings OF the Commission Soon to
Be Held Here.
The coming meeting of the monetary
commission appointed by the indianapolis
sound money eepferaaee. which is to be
hehd IN this city, Is attracting some 2tten-
ton. The impression has gone abroad to
some extent that because the commission
is to meet in Washington, and because Sec
rotary Cages nafne &as been mentioned in
connection witRNthe matter the commits
sion is to have ID sanction of the admins
tration in its woes. .
This impression IL erroneous in so far as
it may convey the f3ea that the report of
the commission is 3osenbody the ideas of
Secretary Gage or the administration. 1t is
said in weil-informer circies. that while Sec
rotary Gage AMI other members of the al
ministration are favorable TO the plan OF
holding suchs-a conference is proposed,
no official Endorsement of it can be con-
strued out fthe favor with which 1t is re-
garded
The commission will inyite financial au-
thorities from all the large cities of the
country, and will gather yneir views upon
REFORM IN the currency system of the
Cnited -Sfates5cn@ Tire m ceilings GIL be very
interesting and are expected to Draw the
attention Of the people Throughout the
country to the subieet matter and arouse
their interest. SO that by the time Congress
meets the currency reform question will be
an issue.
3-Ff1e practical result expected from the
ccnfe -ences Is the possibility of presenting to
Congress plan which will have the con-
currence and meet the views.of the leading
financierss and bankers of; the country. an
end which was not reached during the last
congress, although the committee on bank
ing and currency labored upon it con-
stantfy. 's,,--..,., 81,
The trouble in the last Congress was that
there was such "a diversity Of views among
ne members of the committee. even among
the majority, that 10 plan icouid be settled
upon which could command the indorse-
ment of the committee or a majority of IT,
can be agreed upon by this Conference. II
Is thought it may be possible to have it
presented to Congress in the shape OF a bill
ara possibly get a report from House
committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
OPENING OF SCHOOLS.
DIR. Lanes announcement OF the Pre-
Iinlinary Exercises.

ELAerciScS.
DIR. Francis r. Lane, director of the High
Schools, in anticipation of the opening of
the schools Monday next, has issued the
directions given below:
Central Sohool--E1xalninatio TORS for pupils
from other than-Ahe9 public schools of the
District of |Cefnnba will be held at 8 am.
Monday, September. -. Examinations for
conditioned pupils Will BE held at the same
hour. ,..,s.,,,...a3 ,5s1s ~ S5,r..
The requirements for admission to the
High School are as follows:
English grammar and composition Unit
ed States history ard Constitution, geog-
Iaphy, arithmetic and algebra through
factoring. Proficiency in each of the above
named branches is required. Applicants
who are to take this examination should
see the director of the High Schools pre-
vious to Monday, September %. Office
hours from $50 TO 1890 am. and from !
pm. every day at the Central School. Of
iiee hours OF principal: Thursday and Fri
day, to u am. ard TO pm; Saturday,
IL to L 80 a nd ) to pm. Old pupils shoulJ
red pupils from the grades at IL am.
Teachers meeting at the Central School mt
pm. Saturday, September Is.
Eestern and Western SchooIs-Teach-
ers meeting, 3 pm. Saturday. September
1S Office hours of principal: Thursday.
. to IL am: Friday, to 8 am. and i
to pm: Saturday, ~ to am. and i to 6
pm. EXamina tfors-for conditioned pupils
at am Monday st9ours for assembling,
third and fourth iyeaf-i 8 am: second wear
10 am, and first year, II am
business School-Teachers' meeting al 2
pm. Saturday, September 49, Examifla-
ton of coBdtionally promoted pupils Mon
day. September 20, 9pasn. Pupils promoted
AM, and pupils from eighth grade should
apply at 10 a. MI sI.-I
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
AGAINST CADET FOOT BALL.
The Military and Naval Academy
Teams VIII Not Meet

After a thorough consideration of the
question Secretary Alger of the War De-
partment and Acting Secretary Roosevelt
of the Navy Department, have decided
against the proposed revival of the annual
foot ball contests between teams of cadets
representing the Military and Naval Acad-
emies. This decision is based on repre-
sensations from Col. Ernest, superintendent
OF the Military Academy. and Capt. Cooper,
superintendent of the Naval Academy that
such contests are demoraiizing to the ca
dets and interfere materially with the sue
cesslui prosecution OF their studies The
foot ball teams of the academies are given
permission to meet all corners on their
own grounds, but will not be allowed TO
play each other or to go away from the
academy grounds to play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
EXAMINING BoAnDs CONSOLIDATED.
Result of commissioner. fiar+o,.,x
pH .,Ie..Trip toiRostOn.

Civil Service Commissioner Harlow has
returned from a visit to Boston. where
he went to look. after reorganization of
examining boards Of, the commission in
that vicinity. iThe reorganization which
Mr.. Harlow put!into effect while in Boston
involves consolidation of thirty examining
boards within radiifs of twenty miles OF
Boston, which "a i ii believed Will give
istration:+ In the past each of those thirty
boards has conducted ifsr business directly
with the civil service commission. which in
VOWED large amount of correspondence
Under tie consolidation plan the boards are
represented On a central board. through
which all correspondence concerning the
work in that vicinity is transacted. This is
the first instance in which the commission
has sought to consolidate examining boards
about a great city, and after the new sys-
ten. is given a trial for short time the
system will be extended to other thickly
settled localities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
RECEIVERS ASKED FOR.
Suit Filed Against Southern building
and Loan Assoriation.

]. T. Barrow ard his wife, Mary F.. eiti-
zens of Kentucky. today filed a bin il
equity here agair ST the Southern Building
and Loan Association of Knoxville Tenn.
praying for the appointment OF receiver.
to take charge of whatever effects ano
property of The association may be found
here.
The complainants each own fifty paid-up
shares OF the Association Of $50 each, aNl
charge that the concern is insolyent. ami
that ii was last April Placed in the hands
OF receivers appointed by the chancery
court Of Knox county. Tenn, with direc-
ton to wind up it's affairs.
Attorney Irving Williamson appears for
the ccnplainants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
British Force Attacked by Tribesmen
at Rawat Pass.
SEVERAL KILLED And WOUNDED
Gallant Defense of Fort GuIistan
Last Sunday.
INSURGENTS GOING HOME

SIMLA. September 16-The I'd Brigade
of the Mohmand punitive force. command
ell by Gen. Jeffreys, reached the foot of
the Ravat Pass en- Tuesday last. During
the night the British troops were attacked
by the enemy, who kept up a heavy fire
fer six he
Lieuts. Tomkins and Bailey were killed,
Lieut.. Harrington was dangerously wound
eG. two priv ates were killed. five privates
were wounded ard twenty-five horses and
mules were killed.
Gallant Defense OF Fort.
The garrison Of Fort Gulistan made a
most gallant defense. The enemy ap-
peared before that place at noon on Sun
day last, and by / o'clock the water tanks
were fil-1 and other preparations were
made to resist a siege. The, garrison was
composed OF 165 Sikhs. commanded by
Major Des VoedX and Lieut.. Pratt. Sur
CeOn PTall Mrs. Des NoeuX, her four chill
dren and two nurses were also in the fort.
At 1 o'clock in the afternoon the enemy
closed around the place to within ten yards
of the walls. and, at times, rushed right up
to them. The garrison repeatedly repG,sed
the tribesu.en at the point of the bayonet,
and there were some remarkable exhibit
tons of bravery.
A Havildar (na.ive sergeanO. with six
teen Sikhs, charged into the midst OF ?eD
fribesnen. and captured three standards.
Another Havildar, with ten men. rushed
out TO help the first party when the latter
was hard pressed by the enemy. and, be-
fore returning, they captured three more
standards.
Feeds of Bravery.
A Subahdar (native captain), with two
Sikhs dashed to the rescue of wounded
comrade, cut their way through the enemy
and brought him safely into the fort.
There was similar hard fighting through
out Monday last and until the artillery of
General Yeatman-Biggs finally scattered
the Afridis. When This was done the gar
rison OF Fort Ciulstan had been at their
posts for thirty consecutive hours. The
casualties Of the British force We're two
men killed and thirty-eight wounded
The women of the garrison attended the
wounded under an unceasing heavy fire.
1t is reported that the Afridis and Orak-
zais have left the SANTANA territory for
their homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
woMEN,s PREss ASSOCIATION.
Program of EE!ssersise. for Meeting a,
Mefxcr0tts Hail.

-
MefKcrqH's Hall.
A program oGMnuzlal excellence will be
given at Metzerotts Hall Friday evening
at by the Woman ssN National Press Asso.
Cation - 4 81 ~
The opening address, by Judith Ellen
Foster, will be on woman in the Coming
Campaign" and. although political, viii be
non-partisan, showing woman's influence
at the present time in politics. Francis
Graham French will follow with paper
on 1.-The Attitude Of Foreign Nations To-
ward Woman In the Legal Profession. ;.
DR.. ]. c. Exner the eminent baritone solo,
list, viii give two selections. An Interest,"
ing paper is expected from Mrs. Florence
Cafpentef Dieudonne, on IAN OLD Road:
Whither?, and Miss Terrence win deliver
en- original poem on Cuba
Tho. closing number will be, one of great
interest. on the History Of the COMMITTEES
on History or Woman's Work in the Co
lumbar Exposition of 1893,s' by Mary 8.
Lockwood, chairman OF the COMMITTEES
Members OF the District Federation Of
Women's Clubs and the general public are
cordially Invited.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
FiTaL DUEL IN TEXAS.
Two Prominent Citizens settle Their
ilitic,i1ics W 18th KexcINcrs.

DALLAS. Texas. September 16-Dr. T.
3. Carer Of Kaufman, and Charles P.
Russell OF Abbot. two of the most pro.ni-
rent men Of that section. who had hitherto
been friends and business associates, shot
ami lill=d each other at Abbot. They met
yesterday afternoon 10 dispose of some
business relative to- a hand transaction.
The settlement resulted in Il quarrel and
IN agreement TO meet at Abbot for the.
Enal settlement. AT the appointed hour
beth arrived AT the depot and drew pistols
and exchanged a number of shots. Both
Zen fsii ana died Sithln a few minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Hurt by m Fail,

William Doweli, the janitor Of the Pope
Manufacturing company's bdilding on 18th
. street between Ii and ], while at work
this afternoon shortly before 3 O'Clock, fell
from a step ladder twelve feet high and
sustained complicated fracture of the
right ankle. Dowell lives on 7;h street
rear street northwest He was at once
taken to the Emergency Hospital where
il was found his suffering WAS so great
that il became necessary TO put him under
the influence Of an opiate. The injury was
dressed without much difficulty, and Dowen
was removed TO a ward
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
The MonongaheIa Locks.

The engineer in charge of the improve
ment of the Monongahela river has re-
turned his specifications for the work upon
the locks to the War Department, AMI will
be prepared to open proposals for the work
about October 20 This will be the second
advertisement for the same purpose, the
bids received in answer to the first adyer-
tiscment having been rejected principally
on the ground of failure to comply with
the proper form.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
RESULTS At CHESS TOURNAMENT.
Burn. SchiGeTs, BIactburnc and
.Janowslei Nictors in T0lny's Games.

iiurn. SchilyeTs, UIaci<bUrnc and
Janovyssi yicfors in Tolny's Games.
BERLIN September 16.-The information
al chess tournament was resumed this
morning at Architekten Haus, when the
fourth round eleventh round OF the Berger
SYSTEM was begun. The pairing was as
follows:
Alapin VS.. Caro-; Albin VS. Zinkl; Charou-
SEX VS.. Burn: Schiffers VS.. Walbrodt; Black
burne VS.. Tschigorin; Engiisch VS.. Teich-
mann; BarGeleben VS.. JanoUski; COIN VS..
Meteer; Schletchter VS.. Marco; Winawer
vs.. Suochting.
At l o'clock, when an adjournment was
fers defeated Walbrodt; Tschgorin lost 10
Blackburne, and Janowski was declared d
winner against Bardeleben, who was re-
tired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-16
Be,ieviIIe MINERS SIN ont.

ST. LOUIS. September 16.-At u confer
ence Of miners and operators of the Belle
vile. HI. district, held al BelIeville, H..
the former rejected the proposition of the
owners 10 pay tweIity-eii,ht cents for min
lns- The present scale fer digging ranges
irofa twenty-five 70 thirty cents and the
miners demand thirty-seyen cents per ton.
TIE Operators say they would like to pay
more. but cannot on account of existing,
Contracts The matter viii probably be
taken up * the state miners convention.
which viii be held at Springfield, H., next
MOlday