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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19

stated that the arrangement for the COM
mission shall be made between the gov
ernment of her Britannia majesty and the
United States, and that the British am
bassador should be ae the head of the COM
mission representing the British-American
side. Much Misrepresentation was caused
during the recent visit Of the Canadians by
the unofficial character of their discussions
as 1t was recognized that official negotia-
tions were possible only between the United
States and Great Britain, and not through
the medium of the Canadian officials. This
misapprehensien il not likely to arise again.
Any commission determined upon at Otta-
wa would first have tosbe submitted to the
colonial Office at London, and if approved
in that quarter it would assume an official
Great Britain. The action Of the Canadian
cabinet is not, therefore, final as determin-
ing the acceptance or rejection of pending
propositions, but Is expressive of the
wishes of the dominion authorities, subject
to final action, and official execution, at
London.
No IntimatiOn by Great Britain.
Up to the present time there has been
no intimation as to how the British gov
ernment would view the formation of a
commission. Mr.. Adams of the British en-
bassy was present at the final meeting at
Mr.. Fosters house. when the question of a.
commission was considered by Mr. Foster
and the Canadian ministers. 1t is under
stood, however, that Mr.. Adams presence
was entirely informal and unofficial and
not as the diplomatic representative of
Great Britain. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
Personal Mention.

Ensign A. H. Davis of the Bache is in
the city by order of the Navy Department,
for examination fer promotion. He is at
the Raleigh.
Lieut.. G. w. Kirkpatrick Sth Cavalry, is
in the city.
Lieut. A. p. Burlington. 18th Infantry, is
at the Sboreham on leave of absence.
Mr. Holmes E. Offiey has returned to
Washington, having received an appoint
ment in the bureau of pensions under civil
service rules for transfer to the Navy De-
partment. Newspaper men remember with
pleasure Mr.. Ofiey's kind attentions to
them while he was chief clerk of the Navy
Department, and will doubtless watch with
public service
Col. Corbin has gone to New York to
pass Sunday with friends there.
Mr.. Walter p. Phillips, late general man
ager of the United Press. and Mr. Albert
Suesman. the general western manager,
have been engaged by the Columbia Phons,-
graph Company. Mr.. Phillips headquarters
viii be in New York city and Mr.. Sues
mans in Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19

ing, is peculiarly well fitted for work in the
consular service, and his work at St. Gaul
will undoubtedly prove of benefit to his
country.
Mr.. Du Bois was born in Hallstead, Pa.
He learned the printers trade in the Office
of the Northern Pennsylvania, published
at Great Bend. Pa. He graduated with
honors at the Ithaca Academy and took a
special course of lectures at Cornell to pre-
pare himself for journalism. He became
assistant editor of the National Republican
of this city in 1871, and held various ed
itorial positions on that paper until 1877.
when he was appointed commercial agent
at Aix-la -Chapelle by President Hayes. In
1881 he was promoted by President Arthur
to be consul at the same place. In 1888
President Arthur promoted him to the con-
sulate at Callao, Peru, but for personal rea-
sons he decided not to accept that posi-
ton, and was subsequently transferred to
the important consulate at Leipsic, Ger
many, which post he occupied to January,
1856, when he voluntarily resigned, receiv-
ing high commendation for his services
from the Secretary of State. While abroad
Mr.. Du Bois studied thoroughly the French
and German languages. He is the author
of several small volumes, among which are
AN Hour With Charlemagne,' In and
About Aix-la-Chapelle,' and THE Centen-
nial History of Susquehanna County" In
1888 he established the Inventive Age,
newspaper of this city, and built the hand
some building which that paper now occu-
pies. Mr.. Du Bois is also the owner of the
Hallstead Herald, published at Hallstead
Pa. He is a director in the Washington
Loan and Trust Company, and vice presi
dent of the Washington National Building
and Loan Association of this city, and is
also one of the trustees of the Washington
Public Library, in the promotion of which
he is deeply interested. MIR. Du Bois has
always been an active republican, and did
some good work in the last pres.uent, ,al
campaign in Pennsylvania, Virginia and
Maryland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
HARVARD-PENNsY GAME.
Price of Seats at Philadelphia Also
Reach High Ffgures

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, November 49,
The Harvard foot ball eleven, accompanied
by about a dozen substitutes and the Har-
ward scrub, arrived at Broad street station
at 11:25 o'clock this morning. The men
went at once to the Aldine Hotel, where
they will be quartered until after the game
with Pennsylvania tomorrow.
Captain Cabot said to a representative of
the Associated Press that the line-up of
the team has not been decided upon and
probably will not be until a few minutes
before the game The Harvard eleven will
visit Franklin field this afternoon ana go
through little light practice and rehearse
signals.
The Pennsylvania team will reach this
city at sos O'Clock this evening from the
Delaware Watergap, where they went on
wednesday morning to get the benefit of
the mountain air. The team will be met al
Broad street station by a large body of
students, who will escort them to the train
ing house. On their way down Chestnut
street the Pennsylvania students will stop
at the Aldine and seSenade the Harvard
boys.
The Pennsylvania lineup In tomorrow's
game will be: Boyle. left end: Goodman.
left tackle; Hare, left guard; OverfieId
center; McCracken. right guard; Outland
right tackle: Heiges, right end; W eeks
quarter; Morice, right half back: Jackson
left half back, and Minds, full back
Exorbitant prices are being charged nv
ticket spectators for the tickets on hand
One-dollar seats are selling for IS and 60
tickets as high as SO apiece.
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WELLINGTON BOOMs LOwNDEs.
Senator Anxious to Have the Cover
nor for n Colleague.

Senator Anxious to Have the Cover
nor for n Colleague.
Special Dispatch to the Eve ming Star
BALTIMORE. Md, November 19-Sena-
tor George L. Wellington, who is in town
today, is the central figure at the Carroll
ton. where he is holding consultations with
a large number of republican politicians
II ircluding many members-elect of the next
general assembly.
Mr.. Wellington told The Star correspond
ent that he had assumed control of Gov
ernor Lowndes' campaign for the senator
ship and expected to be in charge until
the legislature selects Mr.. Gorman's sue
cessor. The senator said that he was sur
prised to find how few obstacles lay in the
governors path. and that he expected him
10 win far more easily than he (Weiling-
tcn) had done In 1886 He said he had
talked with a number of members from all
parts of the state and found a stron,:
Lowndes sentiment everywhere. The sena-
tor believes few ballots will be taken and
that no other candidate is worthy of serious
cCI sideration.
Mr.. Wellington also said that State Sena-
tor A Lincoln Dryden of Somers county
would in all probability be elected presiden;
OF the state senate, and that in the hous.
the indications pointed to the election of
Mr.. Charles X. Schirm of Baltimore city as
speaker The senator's presence has at
tracted many local and out-of town noIi
ticians. and his outspoken stand for
Lowndes has given the governors boom a
tremendous impetus.
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CHAPMAN FOR THE SENATE
Defeated Candidate for Governor of Ohio
Backed by Democrats.
His Friends Hope to Enlist the Sum-
port Of the Antf-Hannn
Republicans.
Special Dispatch to the Evening Star.

Special Dispatch to the Evening STAR
CLEVELAND. Ohio. November 10
While Senator Hanna is in New York his
Ohio enemies are active in furtheriug the
conspiracy against him. The democrats
nave reopened their state headquarters, and
are preparing for more aggressive fight
against Mr.. Hanna. The announcement of
the candidacy for the Senate Of Horace L.
Chapman. lately defeated democratic cam
didate for governor, is expected in a few
days.
The anti-Hanna republicans have failed
to get all the democrats to support some
other republican than Hanna for the SEN
ate. The democrats have now decided 10
take hand. They are using every effort
to induce enough republicans to remain
away from the joint session of tine general
assembly to give the democrats majority
on joint ballet by giving their supper: 10
the ant-Hanna minority in the organiza-
tion of the House and Senate. They hope
by this scheme to elect Mr.. Chapman 10
the Senate.
McLean's Help Expected.
1t is probable that John r. Mclean will
not oppose MIR. Chapman's ambitions That
there is a movement among anti-Hanna
republicans to defeat Mr.. Hanna is not
denied at Mr.. Hanna's office here. The
democratic plot to elect Mr.. Chapman is not
a matter of serious concern here. Col Dick
this forenoon says the plan is wholly i'm
prao ticable and will be of no avail.
Mr.. Hanna's friends need not give and
are not giving themselves the slightest un-
easiness about it, Thv only thing Col. Dick
fears is the movement within the party
ranks. 1t has attained such proportions as
to give its managers some hope of success
Indeed, they have said that while not con-
trolling enough votes to elect their candi-
date at the outset. they can prevent Mr.
Hanna's election, and expect that this will
result in the choice of some other than the
Cleveland man.
Plans of the OppOsftfOn.
The opposition will vote against Hanna
from the start and continue to do so in the
hope that enough strength will finally be
brought to them to bring about Senator
Hanna's overthrow. The managers say
they have enough votes pledged to effect
at least the defeat of Mr.. Hanna, if not
the election of their own candidate In
making this statement the anti-Hanna fac
tlcn say they consider the votes of four re-
publican fusioniSt members of the house
elected from Cincinna Il, though they profess
to believe Mr.. Hanna will not secure more
than half of these votes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
HACKNEY DAY AT HORSE SHOW
This Years Test Has Permanently E.-
tablished the Event.

NEW YORK, November 19-This is hack
rey day at the horse show That peculiar
equine breed which has baffied tine Amer
lean breeder in his efforts to do as well as
lis English brother, will have the bulk OF
the day to himself.
The horse show this year has proved the
most unqualified success. 1t has ecIipsed
all others. broken all records and has been
greater in point OF attendance and from
an exhibition standpoint than ever before
This was the crucial year. On this the
future Of the show depended and the de-
Cision rendered by the people would have
been final The people want the horse show
and have manifested their desires by COM
ing in great numbers. Greater numbers of
people than ever before have crowded into
the garden, and for the first time in the
history OF the show the topmost gallery
has been brought into service.
The early morning exercising was not as
Interesting as usual today. The time was
given up to harness horses, and there were
about half a dozen in the ring One gem
ueman driver had out a tandem.
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FALLS DOWN A SHAFT.
GEORGE Keys Badly Hurt and Taken
to Emergency Hospital.


to Emergency Hospital.
George Keys, 42S K street southwest,
employed by the Merchants Parcel Delivery
Company, was taken to the Emergency
Hospital today about noon suffering with
a badly fractured right knee joint the
result of fall down the elevator shaft
at the Merchants Parcel Delivery estab-
hshment, 929 d street. He was also suffer
ing from wounds about the head ana
bruises about the body. One of the cuts
IN the mead was over the right temple, and
several stitches had to be taken in it.
Keys had been working on the top floor
of the establishment moving a piano, which
slipped and broke the guard rail around
the shaft and Keys was precipitated down
ward. The piano just balanced on the edge
and did not fall. If 1t had Keys would have
been crushed into shapeless mass
w men pick ed up by some of the employees
OF the establishment, who had heard him
1all, ne was still conscious, but seemed to
be suffering intensely. A call was sent
to the Emergency Hospital for an ambu-
lance, and he was taken there where an
examination was made. 1t was found
tnat % mis- right leg was the only member
broken, but it was SO badly injured that
amputation may be necessary. The cuts
on tie head were of minor Importance. He
is unmarried.
Only short time before he was taken
to the hospital Keys had assisted in pick
ing up George E. Murray, an employe of
Springman's Express Company, living at
AZ street and Maryland avenue. Murray
was engaged with others in placing a gas
engine into the building 937 ID street. In
some manner the fly wheel of the engine
became detached and rolled against him
He sustained slight fracture of the left
leg and some bruises, but was otherwise
unhurt. He will be removed home tonight
1t was regarded as remarkable that he
was not crushed into shapeless mass.
Murray is married. He will be able to
be out in a short time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
SUPREME COURT LEAKS,
Advance Information Not Traceablo
to the Clerks once.

ADVANCE Information Not Traceab10
to the Clerks once.
The allegation by Il New York paper that
advance information Of a Supreme Court
decision had leaked from the Office of the
clerk Of the Supreme Court several months
ago and had furnished the basis for stock
speculation does not cause any consterna-
ton at the Capitol The clerks OF the Su-
preme Court are not disturbed In the least
over the false accusation.
Mr.. James H. McKenney, the clerk of the
court, in conversation with a Star reporter
today, said:
1.-The surest evidence that the justices of
the Supreme Court do not attach suspicion
to the clerks Office when alleged advance
information of decisions get abroad is the
fact that there has never been the least
inquiry or Investigation directed to this
office CT lis employees by the court. If the
court entertained suspicion they would
make rigorous investigation, and If they
found the veriest shadow of foundation
would dismiss the entire office.
''As a matter of fact the court Is aware
that leaving aside any question Of the con-
fidence they may repose in the Integrity
of the clerks office, there Is no opportunity
for the clerks to become possessed of in
formation of the nature of decisions The
verdicts Of tie court in cases adjudicated
never reach this Office until they have been
handed down from the bench.
The usual routine of the handling of de-
cisions is this: The justice who is to an
nounce the decision prepares IL and sends
II to the court printer. He receives a proof
by the hands of his own messenger, and
when il is revised, furnishes a copy to each
of his associates on the bench. When the
decision is rendered 1t reaches this Office.
Now. the case in point, the one men,
toned by the New York paper. did not
follow even this routine. The decision was
not sent to the printer. but was read from
the berch ir manuscript. The court has
its printing done by contract with a pri-
vate Individual, and has the fullest conf
dence in his integrity"
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NATIVES SEVERELY PUNISHED.

Solomon Islanders Haided for Out
RACES ON English Settlers.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, November 19.--
The Solomon Islanders o. the Island of
GUadalcana. eInboldened by their success in
overcoming the Austrian expedition under
Baron Won Norbeck, have boldly raided the
English settlements and robbed and pill
LACED the inhabitants thereof. Three muir
ders were perpetrated. thesvictims being
Jean Porritt a trader, and his two assist
ants. 80
When the news of the murders reached
Tulogi. the resident minister Mr.. Wood
ford, organized an armed force of settlers
and added to 1t six native police. He pro-
cceded at once to Aola. and there called up
on all European inhabitants; who respond
ed with will. -,.
About thirty-five well-equipped volunteers
were sighed. The trading schooner Sarah
Beattie was pressed into service and the
expedition embarked for Kow Kow, the ma
tive village near the scene of the murders.
On arriving there the whites and police
landed secretly below the village and
IL rmed for assault. The village was
stormed and the head hunters were taken
by surprise. The natives fought well, but
finally broke from the jungle, leaving sew
eral dead and wounded and four prisoners.
kow kow and village called Bonbas
were fired and completely destroyed.
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Sixty Warehouses and Many Other
Buildings Go Up in Flames.
FIRE STILL RAGING At $3.50 Pm
fTemen Confine Their Efforts to
Prevent Spread Of Flames.
DAMAGE is ENORMOUS

LONDON, November 1a.-The most seri-
Gus fire in recent years is now raging here.
In several streets adjacent to the general
post offices huge blocks of buildings are
blazing fercely. Many houses have col
la2sed, and fifteen warehouses have already
been destroyed. Buildings are ablaze on
both sides of the streets, thus preventing
the hremen from reaching the burning
buildings.
Origin of the Fire.
The fire broke out in Hamsen street and
worked through the houses to Well street,
narrow thoroughfare. There the flames
leaped and seized the opposite houses.
From that time the confagration extended
rapidly both up and down the street.
Well street is now involved from end to
end, and the flames are rapidly nearing
Nicholas Square, which is surrounded by
tall warehouses.
The fire brigade has given up hope of
subduing the fire. and is devoting its en-
regies to preventing its spread.
The occupants of threatened buildings are
busily removing their books and business
documents
No casualties have been reported
The area of the fire is at least 900
square yards. Sixty warehouses have
already been DESTROYED, and the fire has
extended from Wood Street Square to
Aldersgate street.
The damage is estimated at e. 600 900
G1OOOc,OOO- The vicarage of ST. Giles,
Cripplegate, is destroyed and the church
is fire.
At $50 o'clock this afternoon thirty
hre engines were engaged in fighting the
flames. and others were arriving momen-
tarily from all parts of London. Many
thousands of people have gathered to see
the fire. One end of Jewin street Is now
attacked by the flames. 1t presents the
appearance of huge furnace.
Debris Blocks Roadway.
Several large buildings have already
fallen and the debris completely blocks the
roadway.
The damage done by the fire is enormous
Most of the buildings destroyed were six
stories high and filled with merchandise
The flames by $50 pm. had worked their
way from Jewin street into Red Cross
street. where an entire block of houses on
the west side of the street was threatened
Over forty engines were at work by this
time.
1t is impossible to make an estimate of
the damage done, or regarding the real ex-
tent OF the fire at present. Various news
papers publish sensational estimates of the
loss.
Girls Escape With Difficulty.
Many of the buildings burned or threat
ened contained large numbers OF girls, en-
pioyed in various capacities. Very many
OF them escaped with difficulty.
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SOMETHING WILL BE DoxE.v
Senator Proctor Believes There Will
Re Remedial Currency Legislation.

Senator Proctor Believes There Will
Re Remedial Currency Legislation.
Senator Proctor Of Vermont, who has ar
rived In the city, said today that he be-
ieved Congress. during the coming session,
would pass a bill looking to i revision OF
the currency system of the country.
While the step in this direction" he
said. will not be a great one, or one which
will be satisfactory 70 those who believe
that the situation demands radical action,
1 think that something will be done which
will aid in relieving the situation as .'e
CARDS the imperfect condition of our bank
ing and currency systems. There is no
doubt that the Hawaiian treaty will be
ratified by the Senate. The necessary two
thirds vote is assured, and 1 think this
matter will be one of the first disposed of
by the Senate"
Mr.. Proctor refused to discuss the prob
able action of Cong,ass on Cuba. lie said
he was unable to predic: with any degree
of accuracy what the House and Senate
would do in this direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
GALE ON PACIFIC COAST
High Winds Prevail From Portland to
San Francisco.
Vessels Are Delayed and Overdue and
Considerable Damage Reported
Done to Property Ashore.

PORTLAND. Greg. November 19-For
the past twenty-four hours a furious rain
and wind storm prevailed over the entire
north Pacific coast. The wind reached a
velocity of fifty miles, and The rainfall for
twenty-four hours has been about three or
four inches.
The storm played havoc with telephone
ana teiegraphic service. A message from
Yaquina bay says heavy storm is raging
there. The custom house was blown down
and the records OF the office lost in the
bay. The telephone wires are prostrated
and considerable damageShas been done to
small craft on the bay. q a.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. November 19.-
A southwest hurricane was raging last
night along the coast from Eureka to Cape
Flattery, having moved south from Oregon
The steamers State of California Presi-
dent, Umatilla and Truckee are overdue
The Humboldt, after considerable trouble
In crossing the bar. succeeded in reaching
the port of Eureka, "a
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OFF FOR SWITZERLAND
Mr.. James T. Du Rois Leaves Next Week for
His Post.
Has a Wide Acquaintance and POpu-
Iarity In This City-An Active
Newspaper Training.

Mr.. James T. Du Bois, United States con-
sui general to Switzerland. will sail for his
post on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse on
next Tuesday. He will be accompanied by
his wife and family.
Mr.. Du Bois owes allegiance to Pennsyl-
vania. but Washington, where he has spent
a large portion of his time, is also proud to
claim him as one of it's most progressive
citizens. In this city for many years his
name and influence have always been at
the service of this city to forward any good
movement. He will take with him to his
post the good wishes of a host of friends.
Mr.. Du Bois, from temperament and train
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-11-19
FOR CUBAN INDEPENDENCE.
Representative Morris Thinks Con-
Sress Should Take Action.

Representative Morris of Minnesota says
that he thinks Congress should take sucn
action at the coming session as would lead
to the independence of Cuba. They should
wait to hear what the President has to
say Oh the subject, he says, but should not
wait too long.
He says he does not think it possible
accomplish any fins ncial legislation as long
as a majority in the Senate are welded to
silver national bankruptcy bill, he
thinks. ought to and will be passed. He
SAYS he prefers the Henderson bill, but will
be willing to compromise on the Nelson
(Senate) bill.
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CARRIER PIGEONS FOR ALASKA.

San Francisco Fancier Makes Vain.
able Present to the Government.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. November I9.-
A carrier pigeon fancier of this city has
given the United States government eight
pairs. of his very best birds to form the
nucleus of a carrier pigeon service between
the more remote portions of Alaska They
will be taken north on the Bear and sent
to various points. such as st. Michaers.
Point Barrow and Herschel Island. where
they will be taken care of until they he
come thoroughly acclimatixed. The on
springs OF these birds will be the messen-
gers Of the future between isolated miners
and whalers and the outside wofld